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 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:
- How to Install & Use Custom 3rd Party Themes in Windows XP, Vista & 7
- How to Uninstall / Remove Custom 3rd Party Themes in Windows XP, Vista and 7
- How to Fix Start Menu Cut-Off Problem in Windows XP Themes?
- How to Fix “Windows NT Setup Files Detected” Error Message While Running UXTheme Patcher in Windows XP
- How to Install and Apply Styler Toolbar Skin in Windows XP Explorer?
- How to Get Blue Toolbar Back in Microsoft Office 2003 While Using 3rd Party Themes in Windows XP
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
This article was posted by VG in following section: Windows XP, Windows XP Themes.
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xman
Hi VG, thanx for this. But I was also wondering is there a prepatched uxtheme I could use in an unattended xp sp3 installation setup?
walker
Ever since i added this my laptop keeps going to a blue screen where it says something about being in danger and i then have to shut it off. Im not positive if installing this program is what started the problem but i would like to know how to uninstall the program.
thatdude
Thanks this works for now i need another graphics card for 7 so.... all I can say is HELLL YYYEEEAAAHHHH
shawn
font wont change!??
kayslim
thanx 4 ur win 7 packs.at least i can lie to my friend i got win 7 os.
Edwin
A WE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111uno
xD kee up the good work :)
Windows XP user
It looks very nice but will this effect the startup screen or the screen with all the accounts?
VG
^^ No.
kaveen
hem.....the themes don'tcome again ah..what a loucy wepsite is this
Mastermind
It's very nice but Quick launch & system tray icons remains small...otherwise it's too good...thanks.n please provide update if u can fix this...