As you know Windows 7 contains a new redesigned Calculator which has new GUI and new options. You can get more information about it in following topic:
What’s New in Windows 7: A Small Review with Screenshots
If you can't use Windows 7 but like the new Calculator, then you can get the same calculator working in Windows Vista.
"Anoop" @ Daily Gyan has posted about a ported version of Windows 7 calculator which works in Windows Vista without any problem, so you can enjoy the fully functional Windows 7 calculator in your Vista.
Download the ZIP file from following link:
Download Windows 7 Calculator for Windows Vista
Now extract the ZIP file and run the "calc.exe" file.
If you want to replace the default calculator with this new one, then replace following existing files with the new ones:
%windir%\System32\calc.exe
%windir%\System32\en-US\calc.exe.mui
That's it. Now you can enjoy the new Windows 7 calculator in Vista.
PS: You'll need to take ownership of both files before replacing them. Visit following tutorial:
Add Take Ownership Option in File / Folder Context Menu in Windows Vista and 7
Thanks Lifehacker...
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J.D.
How do I get the side control panel. I downloaded the Windows 7 theme but it didnt add the side control panel bar.
VG
^^ Which OS are you using? XP or Vista?
clumsy
I'm having issues with the calc. =S
vista 64 bit user.. my main issue is that I cannot seem to take ownership of the calc. I've tried some of the suggested tips here.. but nothing is working. Now I have a broken file for the new calc (which I cannot fix or delete) and a working vista calc...
I'm an extreme noob.. heh... *blush* keep that in mind when offering any suggestions.. hee..
PLEASE HELP!! Thank you so much in advance!
- clumsy
clumsy
update: I was able to delete the broken file using "Tune Up"... so now I'm back at square one. Any suggestions on how to take ownership of the calc in vista 64? I have installed the take ownership .REG zip file and have used it before with success, however it isn't working for me with calc.
*smiles* thank you
ajl7519
To take ownership you can edit the security manual.
Go to properties for the calc.exe and select the security tab. Click on "Advanced" below. Click the "Owner" tab and then click "Edit." Change the "Owner" to yourself.
I also had add myself with full control. Go back to the "Security" tab under "Properties" and click "Edit" up top. Click "Add" and type in your user name and click "Check Name." Now give yourself "Modify" or "Full Control" rights. Exit properties and you should be good to go.
Do this for both files.
Anonimz
If after replacing both files, you can't open calc.exe, it's probably because you did not replace the whole en-US folder in Systerm 32, copy and paste the en-US folder and you're good to go.
Lateralus
I followed the steps for Vista 64 bit and it works perfectly, remember to replace both the System32 and SysWOW64 files.
GamefreQ
Taking control of ".exe" files takes a bit more work, but can be done without going into the command prompt, and may take a few tries to master. Right-Click the file and click "Properties."
Under the Security Tab, click "Advanced" towards the bottom of the window. Now you are in the "Advanced Security Settings for calc.exe" window. Edit the permissions and the owner as necessary here to include the current user account, noting that administrator permissions are required to do this. After overwriting the file, you may return to this menu and remove your control to avoid accidentally messing up the file in the future, or leave it as-is to your discretion.
Karan Patel
Hi, Guys i got a prob when i tried to open my calculator it says that it stopped working cuz i replaced the real vista 1 with 7 some can u help me or can u give me old vista files of calculator so i can replace it agian and get mt calculator working. Thank You.
Karan Patel
hey Lateralus ty u helped me and now i can open my calculator and it doesn't say that it stopped working thx a lot