This topic is only for customization lovers. Actually this topic will help people who want to make Windows 7 look like Windows 8.
We have shared lots of Windows 8 Metro themes for Windows 7 in past. We have also shared a few customization packs which help you in transforming Windows 7 into Windows 8.
Now its turn of Windows 8 Watermark. Watermark is the build number info which is shown at bottom-right corner of Windows Desktop.
Today we are going to share a small portable utility "Windows 8 Desktop Watermark" created by AskVG reader and AskVG's DA group member "yvidhiatama". This free tool shows the same watermark on Windows 7 Desktop which is shown in Windows 8 Developer Preview build.
You just need to download the RAR file, extract it using WinRAR or 7-Zip and run the EXE file. It'll show the Windows 8 Watermark in Windows 7 Desktop.
It might sometimes show white background, to fix it simply right-click on watermark and select "Restart" option. It'll refresh the watermark and fix the problem.
You can download it using following link:
You'll need Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 to be able to use it.
PS: You can also manually customize or remove Windows watermark using following tutorial:
Show Your Desired Text on Desktop by Customizing Windows Watermark (Build Number Info)
Also check:
Transform Windows 7 into Windows 8 (vNext) without using Customization Pack
This article was posted by VG in following section: Software, Windows 7.
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rayan
how can i change Text in this watermark ?
Yvidhiatama
You could not change the text. This app only shows the Windows 8 watermark on your desktop.
Alan
Whilst I love customizing my system I just cannot see why anybody would want this.
Madis
any point of this?
VG
The point is to make Windows 7 look like Windows 8. A few people asked for it. If you want to claim that you have Windows 8 installed, you'll need to have a watermark on Desktop.
Madis
Yeah, but it's just a small text in desktop... I would believe it if it were on about screen.
Madis
BTW How was that program called that added my picture to taskbar right corner?
Alan
"BTW How was that program called that added my picture to taskbar right corner?"
Just search for Taskbar Usertile and you will find it.
VG
@Madis
Here you go:
http://www.askvg.com/get-windows-8-look-like-user-picture-tile-avatar-in-notification-area-of-windows-7/
Bink
awesome. thats what I wanted. thank you xD