NOTE: This method replaces default system files, so use it at your own risk and if anything goes wrong, restore the backup files.
As you know Windows 7 contains lots of new features along with redesigned existing Vista features. You can get more information about all Windows 7 features in following topic:
What’s New in Windows 7: A Small Review with Screenshots
One of such redesigned features in Windows 7 is new "Window Color and Appearance" tab in Desktop Properties. When you right-click on Desktop and select "Personalize" and then go to "Window Color and Appearance" tab.
By following this tutorial, you'll get the same Windows 7 "Window Color and Appearance" tab in Vista.
1. First download following ZIP file and extract it:
2. Now go to "%windir%\System32" folder and look for a file "themecpl.dll".
3. Once you find the file, take its ownership using following tutorial:
Add Take Ownership Option in File / Folder Context Menu in Windows Vista and 7
4. Now rename the file to some other name like "themecpl_backup.dll".
5. Copy the "themecpl.dll" file from downloaded ZIP file to "System32" folder.
6. Now go to "%windir%\System32\en-US" folder and look for a file "themecpl.dll.mui".
7. Once you find the file, take its ownership.
8. Now rename the file to some other name like "themecpl_backup.dll.mui".
9. Copy the "themecpl.dll.mui" file from downloaded ZIP file to "System32\en-US" folder.
10. At last run the "SOFTWARE_Glass Colorization.reg" file present in downloaded ZIP file.
11. That's it. Now restart your system and get ready to see the new Windows 7 "Color and Appearance" tab in Vista.
Thanks to "AUDI-1980"...
This article was posted by VG in following section: Windows Vista.
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Chad
Hey VG, i Know where to find that but, i get transparency on Normal Windows, but when i maximize, it won't show transparency...
VG
^^ Its by default. You can use VistaGlazz to enable transparency in maximized windows.
Chad
No, My Problem is, VistaGlazz always says A System Reboot is required You Need to reboot your system for the changes to apply. Some system files are only reloaded on system boot. and my choices are, Problems? and Reboot... but i almost rebooted 10x! Why Is That Happening?
VG
^^ Are you using default Aero theme or any other theme? You can also use following already patched aero.msstyles file to enable transparency:
http://www.askvg.com/get-transparent-titlebar-and-taskbar-in-maximized-windows-under-windows-vista/
scarofnight
didnt work for me, when i opened window color and appearance I would get " there was a problem loading a pre-set color.
can u help me plz ?
VistaTo7Skan
Doesn't work, everything is blank, except for pictures.
Reveresed. I dont suggest this BECAUSE I already screwed my computer twice, and I dont have the CD.
Shivnesh
I did it but now i have half the row and it says the windows vista names not like twilight and ruby
Olav
Hi
Can you make the file for NO-no to? Norwegian os?
ajmal
hi VG first of all i tried what you said but when i go to the colour it says"there was an error loading a pre-set colour" please fix it for me
ajmal
hi VG first of all i tried what you said but when i go to the colour it says"there was an error loading a pre-set colour" please fix it for me