Thou shalt post ye desktop *56K stay away*

yeah would like to know. is it windowblinds?darkIink

Nah..I dislike Windows Blinds. For the record: I'm on Vista x64. It's just a custom Aero theme; I'm not using any outside program to change the appearance of my taskbar/start menu and window decorations. There's no reason to use Window Blinds (requires additional resources to change the appearance) if you can patch your uxtheme.dll (requires no additional resources.)

I don't wanna go in to too much detail, so briefly:

-Get Vistaglazz (the beta version), use it to patch your uxtheme.dll, find a site with custom Vista Visual Styles (DeviantArt has lots), download one, install (to C:\Windows\Resources\Themes), then switch to it (via "Personalize" and the Vista theme manager.)

Note that Vistaglazz modifies a vital system file, and an integral part of the window manager. Set a restore point before you even think about using it.

[QUOTE="darkIink"]yeah would like to know. is it windowblinds?Velocitas8

Nah..I dislike Windows Blinds. For the record: I'm on Vista x64. It's just a custom Aero theme; I'm not using any outside program to change the appearance of my taskbar/start menu and window decorations. There's no reason to use Window Blinds if you can patch your uxtheme.dll.

I don't wanna go in to too much detail, so briefly:

-Get http://www.codegazer.com/vistaglazz/" title="http://www.codegazer.com/vistaglazz/">Vistaglazz (the beta version), use it to patch your uxtheme.dll, find a site with custom Vista Visual **** (http://www.deviantart.com/#catpath=customization/skins/vistautil/vis****&order=9" title="http://www.deviantart.com/#catpath=customization/skins/vistautil/vis****&order=9">DeviantArt has lots), download one, install (to C:WindowsResourcesThemes), then switch to it (via "Personalize" and the Vista theme manager.)

Note that Vistaglazz modifies a vital system file, and an integral part of the window manager. Set a restore point before you even think about using it.

i need more detail, like step by step :(

[QUOTE="darkIink"]yeah would like to know. is it windowblinds?Velocitas8

Nah..I dislike Windows Blinds. For the record: I'm on Vista x64. It's just a custom Aero theme; I'm not using any outside program to change the appearance of my taskbar/start menu and window decorations. There's no reason to use Window Blinds (requires additional resources to change the appearance) if you can patch your uxtheme.dll (requires no additional resources.)

I don't wanna go in to too much detail, so briefly:

-Get Vistaglazz (the beta version), use it to patch your uxtheme.dll, find a site with custom Vista Visual Styles (DeviantArt has lots), download one, install (to C:\Windows\Resources\Themes), then switch to it (via "Personalize" and the Vista theme manager.)

Note that Vistaglazz modifies a vital system file, and an integral part of the window manager. Set a restore point before you even think about using it.

wish someone would've told me this like a month ago.

I seriously messed my computer up, thank god I had a restore point.

i need more detail, like step by step :( Tjeremiah1988

Alright.. After you've set a restore point:

1) Get your hands on Vistaglazz. Be sure to download the *Beta Version*, which is compatable with both SP1 and x64 machines. This program will allow you to patch your uxtheme.dll and use custom msstyles (which you CANNOT use by default under Vista or XP.)

2) Install Vistaglazz, start it up, and click the icon that patches your uxtheme.dll. You don't need to do the other patch, but you can if you want (it just makes it so windows are always transparent on the default Aero theme, even when maximized.)

3) Restart your machine.

4) Yay, you can now use custom themes.

5) Now to get your hands on one. For now, head over to this section at DeviantArt. Find one you like, and download it. Once you've done that, extract it to "C:\Windows\Resources\Themes" -- it's now installed.

6) All you have to do now is switch to your custom theme. Right click on your Desktop-->Personalize. Click on "Window Color and Appearance", then click "Open classic appearance properties..." You'll see some duplicate-looking entries under "Color Scheme" -- these are the various msstyles installed. Switch between them until you find the one you just installed.

7) Press "OK" ..and you're done.

That's about as detailed as I can get without explaining what I mean by "Extract" :P

I seriously messed my computer up, thank god I had a restore point. vidplayer8

Yeah, I go out of my way to tell people that because I've had a couple unfortunate mishaps myself.

Let's just say that v1.0 of Vistaglazz doesn't play nicely with Vista x64 SP1. You CANNOT restore from within Vista once it screws up, either. You have to dig out your Windows Vista disc and boot from that to do a system restore. Not a huge deal, but it's still not fun..

does anyone really have 56k anymore?MetallicaKings

don't diss 56k.

this is mine please do not bombard me with questions :P

[QUOTE="Tjeremiah1988"]i need more detail, like step by step :( Velocitas8

Alright.. After you've set a restore point:

1) Get your hands on Vistaglazz. Be sure to download the *Beta Version*, which is compatable with both SP1 and x64 machines. This program will allow you to patch your uxtheme.dll and use custom msstyles (which you CANNOT use by default under Vista or XP.)

2) Install Vistaglazz, start it up, and click the icon that patches your uxtheme.dll. You don't need to do the other patch, but you can if you want (it just makes it so windows are always transparent on the default Aero theme, even when maximized.)

3) Restart your machine.

4) Yay, you can now use custom themes.

5) Now to get your hands on one. For now, head over to this section at DeviantArt. Find one you like, and download it. Once you've done that, extract it to "C:\Windows\Resources\Themes" -- it's now installed.

6) All you have to do now is switch to your custom theme. Right click on your Desktop-->Personalize. Click on "Window Color and Appearance", then click "Open classic appearance properties..." You'll see some duplicate-looking entries under "Color Scheme" -- these are the various msstyles installed. Switch between them until you find the one you just installed.

7) Press "OK" ..and you're done.

That's about as detailed as I can get without explaining what I mean by "Extract" :P

I seriously messed my computer up, thank god I had a restore point. vidplayer8

Yeah, I go out of my way to tell people that because I've had a couple unfortunate mishaps myself.

Let's just say that v1.0 of Vistaglazz doesn't play nicely with Vista x64 SP1. You CANNOT restore from within Vista once it screws up, either. You have to dig out your Windows Vista disc and boot from that to do a system restore. Not a huge deal, but it's still not fun..

extracting gives me an error message.

[QUOTE="Tjeremiah1988"]i need more detail, like step by step :( Velocitas8

Alright.. After you've set a restore point:

1) Get your hands on Vistaglazz. Be sure to download the *Beta Version*, which is compatable with both SP1 and x64 machines. This program will allow you to patch your uxtheme.dll and use custom msstyles (which you CANNOT use by default under Vista or XP.)

2) Install Vistaglazz, start it up, and click the icon that patches your uxtheme.dll. You don't need to do the other patch, but you can if you want (it just makes it so windows are always transparent on the default Aero theme, even when maximized.)

3) Restart your machine.

4) Yay, you can now use custom themes.

5) Now to get your hands on one. For now, head over to this section at DeviantArt. Find one you like, and download it. Once you've done that, extract it to "C:\Windows\Resources\Themes" -- it's now installed.

6) All you have to do now is switch to your custom theme. Right click on your Desktop-->Personalize. Click on "Window Color and Appearance", then click "Open classic appearance properties..." You'll see some duplicate-looking entries under "Color Scheme" -- these are the various msstyles installed. Switch between them until you find the one you just installed.

7) Press "OK" ..and you're done.

That's about as detailed as I can get without explaining what I mean by "Extract" :P

I seriously messed my computer up, thank god I had a restore point. vidplayer8

Yeah, I go out of my way to tell people that because I've had a couple unfortunate mishaps myself.

Let's just say that v1.0 of Vistaglazz doesn't play nicely with Vista x64 SP1. You CANNOT restore from within Vista once it screws up, either. You have to dig out your Windows Vista disc and boot from that to do a system restore. Not a huge deal, but it's still not fun..

now does that work with the 32 bit version of vista or just the 64

[QUOTE="Tjeremiah1988"]i need more detail, like step by step :( Velocitas8

Alright.. After you've set a restore point:

1) Get your hands on http://www.codegazer.com/vistaglazz/downloads/" title="http://www.codegazer.com/vistaglazz/downloads/">Vistaglazz. Be sure to download the http://www.codegazer.com/downloads/VistaGlazzBeta3.exe" title="http://www.codegazer.com/downloads/VistaGlazzBeta3.exe">*Beta Version*, which is compatable with both SP1 and x64 machines. This program will allow you to patch your uxtheme.dll and use custom ms**** (which you CANNOT use by default under Vista or XP.)

2) Install Vistaglazz, start it up, and click the icon that patches your uxtheme.dll. You don't need to do the other patch, but you can if you want (it just makes it so windows are always transparent on the default Aero theme, even when maximized.)

3) Restart your machine.

4) Yay, you can now use custom themes.

5) Now to get your hands on one. For now, head over to http://www.deviantart.com/#catpath=customization/skins/vistautil/vis****&order=9" title="http://www.deviantart.com/#catpath=customization/skins/vistautil/vis****&order=9">this section at DeviantArt. Find one you like, and download it. Once you've done that, extract it to "C:WindowsResourcesThemes" -- it's now installed.

6) All you have to do now is switch to your custom theme. Right click on your Desktop-->Personalize. Click on "Window Color and Appearance", then click "Open ****c appearance properties..." You'll see some duplicate-looking entries under "Color Scheme" -- these are the various ms**** installed. Switch between them until you find the one you just installed.

7) Press "OK" ..and you're done.

That's about as detailed as I can get without explaining what I mean by "Extract" :P

I seriously messed my computer up, thank god I had a restore point. vidplayer8

Yeah, I go out of my way to tell people that because I've had a couple unfortunate mishaps myself.

Let's just say that v1.0 of Vistaglazz doesn't play nicely with Vista x64 SP1. You CANNOT restore from within Vista once it screws up, either. You have to dig out your Windows Vista disc and boot from that to do a system restore. Not a huge deal, but it's still not fun..

thanks :)

I've been dual booting ubuntu and vista lately, Here's my straight up copy of a desktop that I saw on lifehacker.

Just changed it now. I have nothing against Apple, I just prefer XP.

The Mighty Behemoth!

now does that work with the 32 bit version of vista or just the 64 FUBAR24

The beta version works with both Vista 32-bit SP1 and Vista 64-bit SP1.

I really like mine.

yep

[QUOTE="TAKE_IT_BACK"]

Its... This...

...only stretched out...

I_pWnzz_YoU

How do you get GIF's on your desktop?

I really like mine.

the_foreign_guy

What theme are you using there?

Changed again!

I think this should be the official desktop posting thread. It should be stickied!

[QUOTE="the_foreign_guy"]

I really like mine.

AirGuitarist87

What theme are you using there?

It's called Royale Vista. I'm using XP.

[QUOTE="AirGuitarist87"][QUOTE="the_foreign_guy"]

I really like mine.

the_foreign_guy

What theme are you using there?

It's called Royale Vista. I'm using XP.

Hey i used to use that! before i got vista for real. its very good. are you using StyleXP?

Hey i used to use that! before i got vista for real. its very good. are you using StyleXP?

Mr_Kowaski

Nope. No programs or any kind of software. Just a theme I downloaded.

[QUOTE="AirGuitarist87"][QUOTE="the_foreign_guy"]

I really like mine.

the_foreign_guy

What theme are you using there?

It's called Royale Vista. I'm using XP.

Thank you, my most foreign of guys. :P

Thank you, my most foreign of guys. :P

AirGuitarist87

Download here.

I believe I'm using v1.5.4

Click Here for full size

and ummm... tada.

[QUOTE="AirGuitarist87"]

Thank you, my most foreign of guys. :P

the_foreign_guy

Download here.

I believe I'm using v1.5.4

Thanks. Might I recommend Hydrangea.

It's on DeviantArt, sorry I can't link it. It has "styIe" in the url so GlitchSpot won't let it go through.

Here you go

The Thread must live!!!

i changed my desktop...