How to make Windows XP look like Windows Vista

May 26th, 2007 by Ross McKillop | Print This Post Print This Post
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Using Vista Transformation Pack 6.0, you can transform your Windows XP PC into something that looks, and in some ways acts, like Windows Vista.

Before:

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After:

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Keep reading for more screenshots and installation comments/warnings.

During the installation of Vista Transformation Pack you’ll notice a common theme - repeated warnings that it could seriously damage your system. If you use your PC for work-related tasks, I would not suggest trying to install this program. If you’re willing to take a bit of a gamble, go for it. If you do give it a shot, make sure to create a System Restore point first.

Installation Tips

  • disable your anti-virus software before you start
  • shut down every possible program
  • when asked what you want to enable, choose it all
  • try Arial as the default font
  • cross your fingers
  • Screenshots


    Start menu and Display Properties


    Taskbar Previews


    Styler Properties


    Shutdown screen


    Boot screen

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    1. One Response to “How to make Windows XP look like Windows Vista”

    2. By Fat Gooner on Nov 1, 2007 | Reply

      A buggy resource hungry piece of junk software, looks impressive to start with but slowly the systems functionality is crippled.
      Three different machines i have tried this on, and with the same results on all 3 boxes, the beginning of the end is signalled by the loss of the seach option from the start bar, swiftly followed by loss of control panel and desktop/background utility.
      If you really wish to make your system look and somewhat operate like Vista then my choice would be Vista Inspirat.

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