NOTE: Windows Vista and 7 users will need to run the Styler setup using Compatibility mode.
We know that Windows 8 comes with Ribbon UI in Windows Explorer:
Secret Ribbon UI Revealed in Windows 8 Explorer
We also shared a free tool "STDU Explorer" which is an alternative for Windows Explorer and provides Ribbon UI:
STDU Explorer: Get Windows 8 Style Explorer with Ribbon UI in Windows XP, Vista and 7
But if you don't want an alternative to Windows Explorer and want to add Windows 8 look-like Ribbon UI to Windows Explorer, here is an excellent way for you:
AskVG's DA group member "PeterRollar" has created an excellent Styler skin which looks almost same as Windows 8 Explorer's Ribbon UI.
You can use it in Windows XP, Vista and 7.
HOW TO USE:
1. First download and install Styler software which is absolutely free:
2. Now download the required Styler skin:
3. Extract the ZIP file and follow the instructions given in following topic to apply the Styler skin:
How to Install and Apply Styler Toolbar Skin in Windows XP Explorer?
That's it. After following the above mentioned steps, you'll enjoy Windows 8 look-like Ribbon UI in Windows XP, Vista and 7 Explorer.
This article was posted by VG in following section: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
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bialy663
If anyone tested - is it passible to disable explorer ribborn ui in windows 8?
Jarod
doesn't work in windows 7 because when I run the styler installer, it says it can only be installed with windows xp.
Guest
Awesome ribbon UI! Gonna try it on my Windows 7!
@VG: Do you have an app that can show Windows 8 watermark on Windows desktop? Thanks.
Yvidhiatama
@VG: What is the theme that the programmer is currently using on the program screenshot?
Vlad
Styler doesn't work on Vista or Windows 7 :)
[quote]"AskVG's DA group member "PeterRollar" has created an excellent Styler skin which looks almost same as Windows 8 Explorer's Ribbon UI.
You can use it in Windows XP, Vista and 7."[/quote]
VG
Windows Vista and 7 users will need to run Styler setup using Compatibility Mode. Right-click on the EXE file and select Properties. Now go to Compatibility tab and enable Windows XP or Previous Windows Versions option.
Sarvesh
Dear VG,
whenever i am trying to start styler in compatibilty mode it is crashing everytime...
HOW TO RUN IT ??
Xdd
VG, I'm in Windows 7 64-bit. And NOT works, even with the compatiblity mode in Windows XP ( Service Pack 2 or 3 ).
sulasno
not working perfectly in WinXP though I am not sure whether there are conflicts with the other addons;
I have QTTabbar, StExBar
Tangmeister
Fantastic article!
But I think it would do Peter a lot of a favour if you link to the deviation's page, so he gets the views, favourites and downloads, and an opportunity to comment!