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Vista Transformation Pack

Version: 6

Downloads Count: 250,445

License Type: Free

Price: Free

Date Added: Nov 29, 2006

Operating Systems: Windows XP

File Size: 30200 KB

Author: Window X's Shrine

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Editor's Review of Vista Transformation Pack

Like the look of Vista but don't want to switch from XP? Then try out the Vista Transformation Pack. It changes XP's basic interface, including the Start button, the Control Panel, system dialogs, icons, and more, so that XP mimics the look and feel of Vista.

Be aware, though, that the transformation is only skin deep. The program won't give you transparent windows, Vista applets, or other unique features of Vista. You're still running XP; it only looks like Vista.

After you install the program, get that Vista look by right-clicking your Desktop, choosing Properties --> Appearance, and choosing from the "Windows and buttons" drop-down list Windows Aero. To use Vista wallpaper, click the Desktop tab and scroll through the backgrounds. Vista wallpaper will have strange numbers, such as "img19," instead of names.

One caveat: Before using the program, make sure to create a Restore Point, because the installation can be somewhat difficult.

--Preston Gralla

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Reviewed by: MATR

11-19-2007

Duration of ownership: 2 Weeks

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Overall Evaluation: Excited and started using vista transformation pack gladly. Apparantley it was very good looking and impressive, even though it was taking bit more time for the system to get started. But within couple of weeks the following problem arised. As the system has windows xp, the user has to enter the password to login. Once the user did this, the system was behaving as if it was going to start, but (within 2 minutes) it was showing the password screen again. I think this is because of this transformation pack. I request you all please let me know the solution, if you can think of one. Thank you all.
Reviewed by: cpaguy123

05-28-2007

Duration of ownership: 3 Months

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Reviewed by: lumpofblubber

05-24-2007

Duration of ownership: 1 Days

Strengths: It looks just like the real vista. a 13 year old like me cant fork out a thousand. but this gives me everything i need from vista

Weaknesses: how to change the language? i cant understand spanish

Overall Evaluation: improve xp without paying a single cent. what more do you want?
Reviewed by: kuroganeki

05-16-2007

Duration of ownership: 2 Weeks

Strengths: easy install, true vista look, doesn't require a high graphics card, very customizable fetures

Weaknesses: BIG file, takes long to instal

Overall Evaluation: i completly love it!!! it is SOOOO awesome!!!!!!! thanks PC world for having this!!!
Reviewed by: rivers699

03-10-2007

Duration of ownership: 6 Months

Strengths: The look and feel of Vista! The install was a breeze, although the warnings were scary. The Aero Glass transparencies look just like Vista.

Weaknesses: The only weakness is having to wait for it to "build Vista Icons" at start up and having to click OK before the desktop loads each time.

Overall Evaluation: I recommend this program for those that are not ready or are unable to upgrade to Vista. A very good program. Download the installation file from the author's website.
Reviewed by: mleftin

03-05-2007

Duration of ownership: 1 Months

Strengths: Looks and feels like Vista. Downloaded fairly easy. No trouble installing the program.

Weaknesses: You may have a problem checking the boxes in the initial setup.

Overall Evaluation: Overall the program gives the XP machine the look and feel of Vista. The Aero thumbnails and the dock setup work perfectly. My Campaq Presario had no problems with the Transformation Pack.

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