Getting started...
There are third party applications (non freeware) that you are going to need in order to customize your system by following this guide.. So let's take a look at them! Alternative customization not implementing these applications are also included in this guide and we'll go over that later on but the final simulation to Mac OSX Leopard isn't exacly that similar.
IconPackager
IconPackager is a program that allows users to change nearly all of their Windows icons at once by applying "packages" of icons. A package of icons contains icons to replace most of the common icons on your Windows PC. What makes IconPackager special is that unlike Microsoft's themes which only change a few icons, IconPackager changes hundreds of icons. Everything from "My Computer", to "Recycle Bin", to "Folders", all the way to specific file format icons such as .doc and .xls files and any other file type a user wishes to use.
Can change nearly all of the Windows icons at once by applying icon “packages.”
IconPackager includes Icon Explorer, designed to make it easy to navigate through libraries of icons and view them easily.
Shell integration allows users browsing through their system to right-click on any file and go to the added “Icon” tab and change the icon.
ObjectBar
ObjectBar allows users to create their own custom Start bars, finders, pop-up menus, program launchers, wharfs, docks, etc. It is completely customizable. Users can download hundreds of themes and bars for it from the theme library.
ObjectBar has everything you need to build your own unique Windows desktop environment.
Every OS has its own way of accessing programs, tasks and information. ObjectBar takes the best from those OSes and gives you the power to build your own. ObjectBar also comes with a set of very high quality, easy to use interfaces that can take your Windows desktop to the next level.
License: Free to try; $19.95 to buy
Requirements: Windows XP/2003 (Also works in Windows Vista with very little reduced functionality)
40MB free drive space
256MB RAM
Limitation: 30-day trial
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Recommendation
There is always a better way to do things! Stardock.com also offers Object Desktop at the incredible price of $49.95. The WindowsEdge Team highly recommends you to spend a little more in your purchase by getting this outstanding suite. Why? simply because you will save a lot of money in your purchase and you will be getting twice much for the same bucks you'll spend!
Object Desktop is a suite of desktop enhancement utilities designed to allow users to turbo-charge their Windows experience. It's like getting the next version of Windows today!
The programs of Object Desktop include...
WindowBlinds Theme Manager
IconPackager Stardock Central
ObjectBar IconX
DesktopX RightClick
WindowFX Virtual Desktops
Keyboard LaunchPad LogonStudio
RightClick Desktop Gadgets
SoundPackager Keyboard LaunchPad
TweakVista Component Tray
SoundPackager IconDeveloper
SkinStudio
Plus! A year of free updates!
When you purchase Object Desktop, you automatically get a 1-year subscription to ObjectDesktop.net, You not only get all of the features Object Desktop has today, but all of the features for the next year. This means all updates and new programs added to it you automatically get during that year. And what you download is yours forever. At the end of the year, you can continue your subscription or stick with what you already have.
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WindowBlinds 6
WindowBlinds is a one-of-a-kind utility that allows Windows users to completely change the look and feel of the Windows interface by applying a new skin. There are thousands of different skins to choose from that are freely downloadable from the WindowBlinds website.
A WindowBlinds skin can make Windows look like an alternative operating system, like a favorite sports or car brand, or something completely new. Because WindowBlinds uses the latest hardware acceleration features of modern video cards, WindowBlinds won't slow down your computer and uses very little memory.
WindowBlinds is safe and easy to use. It doesn't alter any system files and users can switch between the default Windows look and feel and a custom WindowBlinds skin with the click of a button. In addition, WindowBlinds has been tested to ensure it works with Windows Vista, so you know it is compatible, reliable,, and more secure.
License: Free to try; $19.95 to buy
Requirements: Windows XP/Vista 32Bit & 64Bit
Limitations: Limited skinning capabilities during trial period.
License:Free to try; $14.95 to buy
Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista (32-bit)
Limitations: 30-day trial