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Old Nov 26, 2005, 12:59 AM   #1
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WindowBlinds 5
Anyone check it out yet? I installed it not long ago and I have to say it's excellent! I can finally let go of StyleXP(I hated older windowblind versions).
The Vista skin is awesome and very fast
http://www.stardock.com/newsitem.asp?id=836

Vista Skin
http://www.wincustomize.com/ViewSkin...D=5212&LibID=1

*You need Object Desktop to get it
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Old Nov 26, 2005, 01:12 AM   #2
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I used to use StyleXP, but I've gone back to using the uxtheme.dll hack which comes pre-applied with my XP-DVD. I have the Vista theme from http://www.studiotwentyeight.com/

I do like WindowsBlinds sexy effects though. I'm glad they've improved on it.

BTW, a little off topic, but did you take a look at the new DFI SLI-DR Expert?
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Old Nov 26, 2005, 01:21 AM   #3
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bah! how to install it?!
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Old Nov 26, 2005, 10:50 AM   #4
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You need object desktop to install the current beta If you have it just launch Stardock central and you should see it



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I used to use StyleXP, but I've gone back to using the uxtheme.dll hack which comes pre-applied with my XP-DVD. I have the Vista theme from http://www.studiotwentyeight.com/

I do like WindowsBlinds sexy effects though. I'm glad they've improved on it.

BTW, a little off topic, but did you take a look at the new DFI SLI-DR Expert?
DFI never seizes to amaze with their boards. 505htt is ablsolutely insane lol
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Old Nov 26, 2005, 03:16 PM   #5
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I used windowblinds, or tried it but I didn't like it nearly as much as uxtheme, available here

it just overwrites a system file and then you can use many themes without other standalone programs...I highly recommend it
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Old Nov 26, 2005, 03:30 PM   #6
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I used windowblinds, or tried it but I didn't like it nearly as much as uxtheme, available here

it just overwrites a system file and then you can use many themes without other standalone programs...I highly recommend it
What sites do you recommend to get themes to use with uxtheme patch?
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Old Nov 26, 2005, 04:11 PM   #7
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The site mentioned has a bunch (in the completed themes forum), or deviantart in skins/themes, which i think is the best.
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Old Nov 27, 2005, 10:56 AM   #8
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What sites do you recommend to get themes to use with uxtheme patch?
ThemeXP.org has some ok ones. Some of them come in .exe with adware, so be cautious. I usually open the .exe with WinRAR and extract the themes themselves.

I also like the themes made from Studio Twenty Eight
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Customize.org is also a great source for themes.
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I used to use StyleXP, but I've gone back to using the uxtheme.dll hack which comes pre-applied with my XP-DVD. I have the Vista theme from http://www.studiotwentyeight.com/

I do like WindowsBlinds sexy effects though. I'm glad they've improved on it.

BTW, a little off topic, but did you take a look at the new DFI SLI-DR Expert?
How in the heck do you download from that studio site?
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Old Nov 30, 2005, 11:58 PM   #11
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I took the plunge, and picked up WB5. The glass theme is really sweet!
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Old Dec 1, 2005, 12:42 AM   #12
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now, did you buy it, or aquired it by other means ;-)
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The glass theme is sweet. Though a couple of things could be changed. The 'Start Menu' I think is too light. I can't see the 'Log Off' & 'Turn Off the Computer' buttons unless I move my mouse over them. But it's cool to have these new effects for our themes.
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Old Dec 1, 2005, 12:45 PM   #14
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now, did you buy it, or aquired it by other means ;-)
I actually bought it, only $19.95. There is currently no way to acquire it by other means at this point, and time.
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I actually bought it, only $19.95. There is currently no way to acquire it by other means at this point, and time.
There is now!
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Old Dec 1, 2005, 06:26 PM   #16
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There is now!
Figures..oh well.
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I had version 4.3 for ages so decided to buy the new version. Upgrade only cost $15.00 and it's really sweet! Something new to play with
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LOL

what you talking about the only other means to aquire it for now LOL
i have had it for weeks



didnt pay for it either lol ahhh isnt premium newsgroup access great isnt it
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Old Dec 7, 2005, 11:27 AM   #20
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your actualy wrong.
talking about newsgroups is fine as long as i dont say where or say where to get ect.

everyone talks about warez unless you have been under a rock for the past 5 years. :P
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LOL

what you talking about the only other means to aquire it for now LOL
i have had it for weeks



didnt pay for it either lol ahhh isnt premium newsgroup access great isnt it
I doubt you've had the final version for weeks. BTW, I do have this version as well so no biggy.
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LOL

what you talking about the only other means to aquire it for now LOL
i have had it for weeks



didnt pay for it either lol ahhh isnt premium newsgroup access great isnt it
So your bragging about stealing it?
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So your bragging about stealing it?
actualy i did pay for it, i pay for my newsgroup access so there for if i didnt have that access i wouldnt have gotten it lol
though i payed little for it
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