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23xptovistath 01 Make Windows XP Look Like Vista

Many of you may like the look of Vista, but don’t want to pay for the upgrades to both your hardware and your operating system. In this guide I will show you how to make Windows XP look like Vista. This is a really simple guide.

I just tested this in my Wife’s computer and she is really happy with the outcome. The screenshots are from her computer. (Please click for a higher resolution version of the screenshot.)

This can be done in three simple steps:

  1. Download the Vista Inspirat BricoPack here.

 

  1. Make a system restore point (there are instructions on the website.)

 

  1. Install, reboot, and enjoy!

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  • PinoyLines

    Works a treat. Perfect A+++

  • PinoyLines

    Works a treat. Perfect A+++

  • PinoyLines

    Works a treat. Perfect A+++

  • Melody Baird

    Just a warning… my computer is very old and this pack makes it even slower

  • Melody Baird

    Just a warning… my computer is very old and this pack makes it even slower

  • Melody Baird

    Just a warning… my computer is very old and this pack makes it even slower

  • dadecoders

    Some people are waiting for the time to buy a new PC, some are not upgrading because their hardware isn’t up to it, and some well…..just don’t want to. Well there’s nothing wrong with wanting to stick with XP for a while, but maybe you would like to change the “look” of XP to more of a Vista “style”.

    The interest in making Windows XP look like Vista has been going on for a while, but I get asked to this day what are the best ways to change the desktop to look more like Vista. Some want just the visual style changed, and some want the entire look and feel of their desktop changed to reflect Vista…….

    Try Vistamiser Now

  • http://dadecoders.blogspot.com/ dadecoders

    Some people are waiting for the time to buy a new PC, some are not upgrading because their hardware isn’t up to it, and some well…..just don’t want to. Well there’s nothing wrong with wanting to stick with XP for a while, but maybe you would like to change the “look” of XP to more of a Vista “style”.

    The interest in making Windows XP look like Vista has been going on for a while, but I get asked to this day what are the best ways to change the desktop to look more like Vista. Some want just the visual style changed, and some want the entire look and feel of their desktop changed to reflect Vista…….

    Try Vistamiser Now

  • http://dadecoders.blogspot.com/ dadecoders

    Some people are waiting for the time to buy a new PC, some are not upgrading because their hardware isn’t up to it, and some well…..just don’t want to. Well there’s nothing wrong with wanting to stick with XP for a while, but maybe you would like to change the “look” of XP to more of a Vista “style”.

    The interest in making Windows XP look like Vista has been going on for a while, but I get asked to this day what are the best ways to change the desktop to look more like Vista. Some want just the visual style changed, and some want the entire look and feel of their desktop changed to reflect Vista…….

    Try Vistamiser Now

  • saleh13

    thanks rich ihave vista but i will try the software

  • saleh13

    thanks rich ihave vista but i will try the software

  • saleh13

    thanks rich ihave vista but i will try the software

  • mike

    thanks works like a charm.wanted vista but would have to buy new tv tuner.ihave 3gb processer and two gb’s of ram and doesn’t slow me down.

  • mike

    thanks works like a charm.wanted vista but would have to buy new tv tuner.ihave 3gb processer and two gb’s of ram and doesn’t slow me down.

  • mike

    thanks works like a charm.wanted vista but would have to buy new tv tuner.ihave 3gb processer and two gb’s of ram and doesn’t slow me down.

  • Iproxp

    Thanks for this great article. In addition, the best other guides for Windows XP to Windows Vista and Windows 7 Transformation i’ve ever known on WinMatrix for every Windows XP user (thanks to amirz):

    http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20480

    and

    http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21246

    You can find and download many cool stuffs + even some port apps and guides/links there to totally transform and enhance XP like Windows Vista and or Windows 7 for free, in both GUI and feature/function! Just FYI. Thanks.

    Long live XP!

  • Iproxp

    Thanks for this great article. In addition, the best other guides for Windows XP to Windows Vista and Windows 7 Transformation i’ve ever known on WinMatrix for every Windows XP user (thanks to amirz):

    http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20480

    and

    http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21246

    You can find and download many cool stuffs + even some port apps and guides/links there to totally transform and enhance XP like Windows Vista and or Windows 7 for free, in both GUI and feature/function! Just FYI. Thanks.

    Long live XP!

  • Iproxp

    Thanks for this great article. In addition, the best other guides for Windows XP to Windows Vista and Windows 7 Transformation i’ve ever known on WinMatrix for every Windows XP user (thanks to amirz):

    http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20480

    and

    http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21246

    You can find and download many cool stuffs + even some port apps and guides/links there to totally transform and enhance XP like Windows Vista and or Windows 7 for free, in both GUI and feature/function! Just FYI. Thanks.

    Long live XP!

  • Angie

    Rich, it looks great. I’m just wondering if this works for XP SP3. It lists that it’s compatible with SP1 and SP2.

  • Angie

    Rich, it looks great. I’m just wondering if this works for XP SP3. It lists that it’s compatible with SP1 and SP2.

  • Angie

    Rich, it looks great. I’m just wondering if this works for XP SP3. It lists that it’s compatible with SP1 and SP2.

  • Rich

    Angie – I’m not sure. I’d say you’re in the clear, but I’ve only tested it with SP2

  • http://www.mintywhite.com/tech/ Rich

    Angie – I’m not sure. I’d say you’re in the clear, but I’ve only tested it with SP2

  • http://www.mintywhite.com/tech/ Rich

    Angie – I’m not sure. I’d say you’re in the clear, but I’ve only tested it with SP2

  • Angie

    Thanks, Rich. I found a forum on the site and there are a couple of patches to install if it doesn’t work right for SP3. So, I may try it!

  • Angie

    Thanks, Rich. I found a forum on the site and there are a couple of patches to install if it doesn’t work right for SP3. So, I may try it!

  • Angie

    Thanks, Rich. I found a forum on the site and there are a couple of patches to install if it doesn’t work right for SP3. So, I may try it!

  • Mel

    Actually I think I prefer my customized XP look…and if I had vista I would probably just customize it to my likes too..

  • Mel

    Actually I think I prefer my customized XP look…and if I had vista I would probably just customize it to my likes too..

  • Mel

    umm…why would you do that?

  • Mel

    umm…why would you do that?

  • Mel

    I think most are just wary of compatibility issues and the price of upgrading. Of course the hardware issue is a big one too..

  • Mel

    I think most are just wary of compatibility issues and the price of upgrading. Of course the hardware issue is a big one too..

  • Mel

    Yes – most “make your computer look kewl” software will slow down your compy – which is why I generally steer clear of them. Its a pity too because some are really quite cool.

  • Mel

    Yes – most “make your computer look kewl” software will slow down your compy – which is why I generally steer clear of them. Its a pity too because some are really quite cool.

  • Mel

    Actually I think I prefer my customized XP look…and if I had vista I would probably just customize it to my likes too..

  • Mel

    umm…why would you do that?

  • Mel

    I think most are just wary of compatibility issues and the price of upgrading. Of course the hardware issue is a big one too..

  • Mel

    Yes – most “make your computer look kewl” software will slow down your compy – which is why I generally steer clear of them. Its a pity too because some are really quite cool.

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