WindowBlinds 5

dipstick · Nov 26, 2005, 12:59 AM

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

No_Style · Nov 26, 2005, 01:12 AM

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?

CDsDontBurn · Nov 26, 2005, 01:21 AM

bah! how to install it?!

dipstick · Nov 26, 2005, 10:50 AM

You need object desktop to install the current beta

If you have it just launch Stardock central and you should see it

Quote:

Originally Posted by No_Style

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

riles9262 · Nov 26, 2005, 03:16 PM

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

calidan · Nov 26, 2005, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by riles9262

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?

riles9262 · Nov 26, 2005, 04:11 PM

The site mentioned has a bunch (in the completed themes forum), or deviantart in skins/themes, which i think is the best.

No_Style · Nov 27, 2005, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by calidan

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

toyomatt84 · Nov 27, 2005, 11:44 AM

Customize.org is also a great source for themes.

Necrosis · Nov 27, 2005, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No_Style

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?

Necrosis · Nov 30, 2005, 11:58 PM

I took the plunge, and picked up WB5. The glass theme is really sweet!

Razgriz · Dec 1, 2005, 12:42 AM

now, did you buy it, or aquired it by other means ;-)

calidan · Dec 1, 2005, 01:39 AM

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.