Skinning XP

[Computer5k]

I noticed in the post your start menu thread a lot of people use custom themes for WinXP. I was wondering what programs do this and where i could find them.

 

[Qwertywasd]

StyleXP http://www.tgtsoft.com/prod_sxp.php

And for Skins that work with it http://themexp.org/

 

[Farrowlesparrow]

Yar, it be a fine catch but why do yee want to skin it? Surely it be better to place it up above the fire. /pirate

 

[craig]

I've tried skinning windoze numerous times and for some reason everytime I do it slows down. Bet it's just a Craigism, and no one has the same problem.. but yeah, 'StyleXP' was the one I tried.

 

[Farrowlesparrow]

I would get GeoShell...It doesn't "skin" windows, it basically replaces the whole interface.

 

[Lil' Timmy]

I would get GeoShell...It doesn't "skin" windows, it basically replaces the whole interface.

like litestep?

 

[Hazar]

Skinning it can look cool. However I mainly use it for the logon screen.

this is my favorite :thumbs:

http://www.themexp.org/preview.php?mid=54849&type=login&view=&page=&cat=&name=Half_Life_2_Logo.zip

 

[Gunner]

StyleXP is great, simple to use and eats practically no resources.

 

[Tr0n]

So is there any that doesn't take up any resources?

Edit:Stylexp if I can remember takes up a lot...but that must have been comp problems.

 

[Gunner]

Well I just launched Task manager and I'm looking at StyleXPService.exe, mem usage is 3064K

 

[Tr0n]

3 mb...I only have 256.So I need every bit I can use.

 

[Shuzer]

meh, why use an external program? You can just get a modified uxtheme.dll

http://themes.scarlet.be/preview/310804.html

This cuts out the need for middle-man software, and lets you fully utilize StyleXP skins without StyleXP. Obviously, it uses no extra RAM than Windows themes

 

[ComradeBadger]

Moved.

 

[Tr0n]

Could I use windows blinds with that also?

 

[Tr0n]

OMG!!!Thanks for that link shuzer!Also does it work with Window Blinds???