Modding Windows

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13-04-2006, 01:30 PM
robbobarney123

Modding Windows

Anyone good at stuff like this, I want to make XP look cooler, like some of ur guys in the post your desktop thread, any good programs other than Windowblinds etc. that slow ur computer down.....

Thanks,
Robbo
13-04-2006, 01:34 PM
Howard

We have forums for computer hardware, and forums for software and operating systems. Infact, there is a forum for most things computery. Why not take two seconds to look for the right forum instead of posting crap in general discussion?

And just so I don't get accused of being completely cold hearted... www.themexp.org
13-04-2006, 01:36 PM
directhex

themexp's not so hot since they started wrapping all their downloads in spyware
13-04-2006, 01:37 PM
robbobarney123

Ok, thanks
13-04-2006, 01:38 PM
MD

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howard

We have forums for computer hardware, and forums for software and operating systems. Infact, there is a forum for most things computery. Why not take two seconds to look for the right forum instead of posting crap in general discussion?

And just so I don't get accused of being completely cold hearted... www.themexp.org

Howard, You are being cold hearted. Your post is in the wrong place as well, if it needs to be moved a mod can do it, now be a bit nicer to people please...

Matt.
13-04-2006, 03:02 PM
TheAnimus

http://www.0bytes.net/startsizer ah pointless stuff :)
13-04-2006, 03:24 PM
Koolpc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howard

We have forums for computer hardware, and forums for software and operating systems. Infact, there is a forum for most things computery. Why not take two seconds to look for the right forum instead of posting crap in general discussion?

And just so I don't get accused of being completely cold hearted... www.themexp.org

No need to be so aggressive!! Just help the guy out.
13-04-2006, 03:41 PM
kempez

Here's a little guide I made: Click here

Very easy and look nice :)
13-04-2006, 05:24 PM
TheAnimus

Forgot to mention XPize.

http://xpero.msfn.org/?page=downloads

Its a great program that skins resource files such as the add new hardware wizard, which the graphics haven't really been updated in for years.... just don't let it change your startup screen logo :(
13-04-2006, 05:36 PM
chicken

Google for the UXTheme patcher from Neowin, you should find two links, one doesn't work, the other does (I think the second works), download and run, it will require a reboot.

Then search for "XP Styles" or "XP VisualStyles" on sites like Customize.org or Deviantart.com

You then extract these into the Windows\Resources\Themes\ folder, take a look at the text files included in the zip with one of the themes.

This method takes no more resources than the standard windows theme as it uses the built in skinning section of Windows. (sorry I can't go into more detail but I've gotta go)
13-04-2006, 06:12 PM
johnny02004976

Quote:

Originally Posted by kempez

Here's a little guide I made: Click here

Very easy and look nice :)

i used some software recommended by Kempez and it works a treat :bowdown:
14-04-2006, 10:36 AM
kempez

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnny02004976

i used some software recommended by Kempez and it works a treat :bowdown:

Ah cool glad that worked for ya mate. CrystalXP is my fav and its free :)
14-04-2006, 11:26 AM
bledd

xpize is by far the best imo

doesn't screw your pc up or replace any files it just patches them :)

Before (No XPize)
After (XPize)
14-04-2006, 11:48 AM
sawyen

I use Winblinds 5.0, isnt alot to pay if you're justing skinning the GUI.. But the whole package with that silly DesktopX thingy is just a total waste of money in my opinion..

Winblinds works for me, might work for other too.. havent used CrystalXP, but Winblinds is by far better than StyleXP..
14-04-2006, 12:01 PM
directhex

Quote:

Originally Posted by bledd

doesn't screw your pc up or replace any files it just patches them :)

binary patching can generally considered to be both screwing and replacing critical system files
14-04-2006, 09:35 PM
TheAnimus

Quote:

Originally Posted by directhex

binary patching can generally considered to be both screwing and replacing critical system files

I think what he means to say is the patching is quite 'inteligent' that is, it checks the resource part of the PE (dll/exe), then patches just the image, i belive it actually checks the bitmap to be what its expecting first. This is about as safe as patching can get.