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Windows 7 themes for Windows XP and Vista
by Lee Mathews Mar 25th 2009 at 12:00PM
As is often the case, themers have been more than happy to create transformation packs that allow Windows XP users to skin their desktop to look like Windows 7. Brad wrote about one from DeviantArt users last year - when it was assumed that Windows 7 would look pretty much the same as Vista.
Now, however, we've got some options that more accurately reproduce the superbar and other features that distinguish Windows 7 from its big brother.
Windows XP
SevenVG Refresh
Vishal Gupta has done an excellent job with this theme. It's simple to install, looks great, and features both normal taskbar buttons and iconized mode.
Windows 7 Complete
What would a theme post be without at least one reference to DeivantArt? User DopeySneezy calls this one Complete, and he's not kidding. Includes Windows 7 style system properties, display settings screens, and more.
Seven Remix 2.0
Niwrad Soft recently updated his theme, and it's even more convincing than V1.0. Some users have reported .dll error messages, though I didn't receive any during my tests.
For a less complete tweak, you can convert your taskbar to the superbar using the tool created by another DevArt user, flawless02.
Windows Vista
Windows 7 Essentials Pack
Another winner from DevArt, this one by Ka-Booka includes just about every UI tweak you could possibly want to make Vista look like Windows 7 - even a Windows Media Player 11 mod, though some of you may choose to skip that one based on previous feedback about the new look.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Malteserr said 2:20PM on 3-25-2009
You have to be really stupid to stick to a decade old system. I understand those who didn't move to Vista, but for god's sake you don't have an excuse with Windows 7 anymore...
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brogers101 said 4:27PM on 3-25-2009
pretty narrow view of a system that has been so successful.
I just hope 7 is to Vista what XP was to ME.
Addy said 10:33PM on 3-25-2009
For XP users interested in DIY, I would highly recommend Vishal's instructions
http://www.askvg.com/transform-windows-xp-into-windows-7-without-using-customization-pack/
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LisKiller said 9:55PM on 3-31-2009
The makers of Vista Transformation Pack are now making Seven Transformation Pack.
http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23181
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nicholascronwright said 3:52AM on 3-26-2009
Wrote about this earlier last week.
http://www.betterfasterpc.com/blog/make-windows-vista-look-like-windows-7-easily.html
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tommas1988 said 12:07PM on 3-26-2009
I want this
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