Recently I released "SevenVG R2" theme for Windows XP which can bring the same Windows 7 look to your Windows XP. You can download the theme from following link:
Download SevenVG R2 Theme with Superbar for Windows XP
A few people requested for a new Shellstyle (Common Tasks) for Windows XP which should look like the new light blue sidebar present in Windows 7 latest beta builds. So today I decided to create a similar shellstyle for XP:
You can download it using following link:
Download Windows 7 Light Blue ShellStyle for XP
After downloading the ZIP file, extract it and you'll get a "shellstyle.dll" file. Now you'll need to replace the existing "shellstyle.dll" file present in any of the following folders based upon which sub-style you are using in your system:
%windir%\Resources\Themes\SevenVG R2\Shell\NormalColor
%windir%\Resources\Themes\SevenVG R2\Shell\Aero48
%windir%\Resources\Themes\SevenVG R2\Shell\Bottom32
%windir%\Resources\Themes\SevenVG R2\Shell\Bottom48
Here "%windir%" means "Windows" directory present in your system drive where Windows XP is installed.
Once you replace the file, it'll change the Explorer shellstyle immediately. Just refresh the folder or navigate to any other folder to take affect.
PS: If you face problem while replacing the file, then do any of following:
- Rename existing "shellstyle.dll" file to some other name and then copy this new DLL file. Restart or log off the system and Windows will start using this new shellstyle.
- Or first apply default Luna theme from Desktop Properties and then replace the shellstyle.dll file. Now it'll work and then re-apply SevenVG theme.
Download Windows 7 Light Blue ShellStyle for XP
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Nikolaj
oh nooo did thay remove that awasome blue one???
Nikolaj
and no i em not negative about your shellstyle it is avasome
kk
hi,
good color looking nice
pls make some theme also color full (MAKE GOOD COLOR THEY LOOK NICE FOR EYES)
BLUE IS GOOD
Navin
personally i feel the blue one was much better
anyways good job.
VG
Yep. MS has changed the previous blue sidebar in the latest builds to make it similar to Windows Live applications.
Nikolaj
When windows 7 come out will we be able to hack that sidebar like Vista
Anjelo
then after hacking let's try cloning those apps so that they can be used on older pc's ^^
space
very nice style.
is there anyway to change "turn off computer" to "turn off". i don't like it being too long, and i know i turn off the computer. no need for "computer".
Nikolaj
cold you change the arrow at the right side color to black?
Chandan Kumar Mahato
Its an awesome theme.Thanx for the theme.cant you make it exe file so it will easier for all of us.