We have posted about Windows 8 Metro inspired "Aero Lite" theme for Windows 7:
Download Leaked Windows 8 Metro Inspired “Aero Lite” Theme for Windows 7
The above mentioned theme doesn't come with Aero Glass and provides a basic interface in Windows 7.
Today we are going to share another theme for Windows 7 created by consume123 @ DA which provides Windows 8 look-like Aero Lite interface with Glass.
The theme pack also contains explorerframe.dll file to get Windows 8 look-like Explorer back/forward buttons and Start ORB bitmaps to get Windows 8 Start ORB in Windows 7.
You can download the theme using following link:
For more information on how to use this theme, please visit following link:
How to Use 3rd Party Themes in Windows 7?
Also check:
Transform Windows 7 into Windows 8 (vNext) without using Customization Pack
This article was posted by VG in following section: Windows 7, Windows 7 Themes.
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EGA
thanks VG, unfortunately the explorer frame only for 64? :(
Freddy
cool theme. VG, AskVG homepage now looks better. I really like the new changes. XD
Raviteja
Thanks but How to install this?
Saleh
Should we do something the explorerframe.dll file to get the Win8 start orb and back button?
Just applyng the theme does not change those.
BTW I have a 32bit system.
m236
so spooky ^^
i think win8 needs inactive window taskbar frame in start button
(copy start button flag and paste it into ie9 icon)
or return dark blue disc in background.... :)
ps. sorry 4 bad english
DibyaJ
Damn..! Uses a lot of resources.
mp
Will this explorer frame work for Windows 7 SP 1? The version number of the explorerframe.dll is 7600
Saleh
@m236
Umm.. what do you mean by "paste into ie9 icon"?
Mutz777
Hey guys!
First of all nice theme, but Windows 8 Aero 1.2 theme by Velix94 looks better.
Link: velix94.deviantart.com/#/d3c590v
@VG
I like the new homepage too. It looks more professional! Looking forward for more cool stuff from you!
Guys, before you screw up, create a restore point....
@Raviteja
All instructions here:
http://www.askvg.com/how-to-install-use-custom-3rd-party-themes-in-windows-xp-vista-and-7/
@Saleh
First, the back and forward buttons (the explorerFrame.dll file) is only for 64-bit systems.
Second, if you want the start orbs, you will have to use resource hacker, (can be found here http://www.askvg.com/downloads/) then open explorer.exe in it and find the number of the start ORB provided (its some 6xxx) and replace the correct one under the bitmaps section.
@mp
I tested the exploerFrame.dll in Windows 7 SP1, works well. But still create a restore point and try it.
Good luck!
MuTz777
Saleh
@Mutz777
Thanks a lot. Going to try it!