Download Windows 7 Dark Theme “SevenVG Black RTM” for Windows XP

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After getting huge demand for a Black version of my recently released theme "SevenVG", I'm glad to announce the release of "SevenVG Black RTM" theme.

"SevenVG Black RTM" theme provides the same Windows 7 feeling in XP, at the same time it makes the people happy who love dark themes.

Following is a preview of this new theme:

Download Link:

You can download the theme using following link:

Download SevenVG Black Theme

Download Normal Thin Taskbar Version

Make Windows XP look-like Windows 7

How to Install and Use:

1. Once you download the ZIP file, extract it. You'll get a folder "SevenVG Black RTM Theme for Windows XP by Vishal Gupta".

2. In this folder, you'll get 5 more folders:

Extra Common Tasks (This folder contains 2 extra shell styles: Bottom and Left dark blue.)
Fonts (This folder contains Segoe UI fonts required for the theme. Run Fonts.exe file to install them.)
Iconized Taskbar Hack (This folder contains registry script to enable Iconized taskbar in Windows XP.)
Styler Toolbar (This folder contains "Styler" setup file and "SevenVG RTM" Styler skin. You can apply it to get Windows 7 look-like commandbar in Windows XP Explorer.) To know more about Styler and how to use it, visit this link.
Theme (This folder contains the main theme. Run Theme.exe file to install it.)

3. Download and run UXTheme patcher using following topic:

How to Install & Use Themes in Windows?

4. Run "Theme.exe" file present in "Theme" folder and apply the theme using Desktop Properties.

Facing Problems in Applying Theme?

If you face problems while applying the theme or patching Windows, check following tutorials:

PS: If you want to completely transform your Windows XP into Windows 7 including theme, boot screen, login screen, icons, etc, please follow following tutorial:

Transform Windows XP into Windows 7 without using Customization Pack

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Shalin

Looks quite simple and nice....Thanks VG
Steve

Thank you!!!! I really liked the previous black theme and have been wishing for an updated version.
Someone

Normal Taskbar, I'm sure people would demand for it!
Ron

Nice 1
But i want to change the colour of taskbar , startmenu to red ......... can u please tell me which file i need to edit & what is code of colour ????????
David

Finally! Black theme is available! Thank you, VG. :)
Aaron7pm

You Need To Make This For Vista!
SnowyFox the Geek

Wow,This is great.I've been waiting for this, IDEA:Make a black basic theme in it
SUGGESTION:Make a theme like this but for Windows 7
fatcow

Thanks for the great theme, but is it normal that the quick launch icon remains the old smaller size?

I've seen screenshot for the older SevenVG theme and the icon was as big as the start orb.
Tushar

Thnks ... For The Wonderfull Release ..[:D]
Successfully Installed on My System ....
SuperFan

How can I remove the theme Completely????

I mess up the instalation.........