Make XP look like Vista
Much of the look of Windows Vista can be brought to XP using this transformation pack (http://www.jcxp.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=23824). Visit the link for details of the features in the latest version and a user guide. Choose from one of the download locations and then extract the file using compression tool WInRAR (http://www.rarlabs.com).
Install the pack and restart Windows when prompted. A Vista-style boot screen will appear. Additional tweaks, such as changing the system fonts and applying transparency effects to windows, can be achieved from the Welcome screen.
Depending on your computer hardware - ideally you need a DirectX 8 graphics card and at least 512MB of memory - extra features such as Taskbar pop-ups, a Flip 3D-style method of switching between open programs and a Vista-type sidebar are also available. Installation can be a lengthy process, but is trouble free and, as back-ups are made of any files that are replaced, you can easily remove the pack and revert to Windows XP.
Tim said,
Wrote on July 1, 2008 @ 7:22 am
Great Tip! Works like a charm!