NOT Another Vista Transformation Pack

Posted by joshua in Windows  Tags: , , , ,

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That is correct.

If you’re one of those people, and I believe they are still around, who still likes the Windows XP Luna interface (that’s the lollypop blue one), then this is a download for you.

Rather then transforming XP into that fancy Aero interface, or something too Mac-like or even Ubuntu earthiness, XPize simply turns XP into… XP.

Not quite, but it updates the Luna interface to a more modern look complete with glassy effects and cuts back on some of that bevelly goodness. It still looks like XP, but more in line with 2008 rather then 2001.

XPrize also does a good job of updating all those hundreds of interface quirks which are left over from Windows 95. You know, all those icons buried in the control panel and explorer. In fact the website says it patches 150 system files and updates hundreds of resources.

It’s very similar to the official Windows Royale theme, but with the addition of a new boot screen, animations, icons, logon screen, images, screensavers and more.

Here are some screenshots of the kinds of changes made:

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And here is a desktop screenshot:

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Does not look that bad, what you think ?

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Grimskallen says, June 12th, 2008   

Hello, I’ve been using this myself, not too shabby!
Never understood why they never changed all these icons, etc in the first place

Note: you have a typo in the URL-link tekst:
“XPize” should be “XPize”

Transcontinental says, June 12th, 2008   

Neither XP nor Vista skins on my… XP! I just happen to prefer a few (2 in fact) outstanding WindowBlinds outfits. Subjective of course, but after all, if to choose, fashion or affinity ? Affinity here!

Herbert says, June 12th, 2008   

Ooh, the XPize icons do look quite detailed and high-res, but isn’t that the Royale theme used in MCE?

Rarst says, June 12th, 2008   

Cute idea. :) Love for eye-candy is eternal so I guess it would get quite a few users.

btw if I find out any user at my work (unlikely but still) using software that “patches 150 system files”… I think massacre would be right word for situation. :)

Not going to try it for same reason, software should really stay away from system files.

Enigma says, June 12th, 2008   

I still use the windows classic theme, never have bought in to the fancy looking OS thing.

Transcontinental says, June 12th, 2008   

I agree with Rarst : many users of Bricopacks, for instance, have had big problems when installing XP SP3 over it. Can be OK if you return system files to original ones before major operations, but still I as well don’t like system files being dressed up!

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