Recently I released "SevenVG Black RTM" theme for Windows XP which is a Black version of my "SevenVG RTM" theme.
Lots of people requested for a Normal Taskbar (Thin Taskbar) version of this theme and I'm glad to announce that "SevenVG Black RTM with Normal Taskbar" is available to download now.

Download Link:
You can download the theme using following link:
Download SevenVG Black Theme with Normal Taskbar
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 with Normal Taskbar for Windows XP".
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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MrMarga
Did is very good. 10/10 for your hardwork. When it changed i had one fat grin on my face. Thanks a million
Quick question though... In your screenshot you can see that in the My Computer Window the hard drive icons have the space used bar... Mine doesnt... Is there a problem or is it something you've left out??
VG
^^ Please check following link:
http://www.askvg.com/transform-windows-xp-into-windows-7-without-using-customization-pack/
nemboss
Hi VG! Excellent skin!!! I've done it all, but my taskbar is kinda thick and it didn't change My Comp, Rec Bin icons. A little help. :-)
kaxtore
Tahoma please...
pleaaaaaaseeeee :)
VG
^^ I'm aware of this bug. Actually it happens due to putting Vista like userpic in Startmenu which appears outside of startmenu body. Sorry to say but nothing can be done to fix it.
btw, have you checked the new version of TaskSwitchXP which is VistaSwitcher?
Arvin V. Malabanan
i'm glad i subscribe to every post in this topic :) i haven't known vistaswitcher until now! thanks vg for sharing it and it is super cool! no resource hog and awesome alt tab modification! you're the man! :)
Arvin V. Malabanan
Maybe you can add that vista switcher cool app in your awesome xp to 7 guide :)
BetaID
This is great VG, many thanx!
>>>>The only thing I would like to see, not sure if you already though of this or not. But I would like to have the basic style in black also like the SevenVGRN theme. :) <<<<<
Pao
Hi Mr Gupta, I have Windows Vista Ultimate but it is not compatible with aero so I am now left with A Windows Vista Basic Theme, is there an aero theme for vista atleast? and I do not have a service pack, are there any Patchers that you can suggest?
VG
^^ You can check a few Basic themes in our "Vista Themes" section:
http://www.askvg.com/category/vista-themes/