XP to Vista Transformation Istructions - Updated
- Posted by -=}{oT~dEv1L 666=- on June 26th, 2007 filed in Technology
UPDATE: A new version of this tutorial is available here. However, please post your comments here.
Now with Windows X’s Vista Transformation pack 7.0 released, it is also time for me to provide you guys with an update of our own Windows XP to Windows Vista Transformation instructions. This post will include more detailed and simpler instructions on how you are going to do so.
STEP 1 - WINDOWBLINDS
First, download Stardock Object Desktop’s WindowBlinds (This should not be re-distributed, please download only one copy for yourself) by using the link below. This is very crucial if you want to achieve the Windows Vista Aero Glass look. After you have finished the download, Extract all the files from the Archive and read the README for further insructions.
A Sidenote for WindowBlinds 5.5 Users who are using Windows Vista - Release 2.2 now supports Windows Vista! Just install the crack by using the Auto Crack Install. Please note that only WindowBlinds 5.5 and newer supports Windows Vista. WindowBlinds version 5.5 is now included in release 2.2 of the package. After you have downloaded, Install, then use the Auto Crack Install to intall the crack. (Read the Instructions!) If you have any problems, please write a comment at the bottom of this post or in the Support/Feedback Forums.
STEP 2 - VISTA TRANSFORMATION PACK
Next, download Windows X’s Vista Transformation Pack 7.0 from the link provided below. Extract/UnZIP the Archive, then Install. Make sure you install everything included in the package, including the WindowBlinds “Aero Glass” Theme. After Installation, you will be required to restart Windows. After your computer has been restarted, you will be able to configure your Vista Transformation Pack options in the Vista Transformation Pack Welcome Center. To use Windows X’s Aero Style skin, click on “Configure User Account”, then on “Configure Vista Theme”. Choose to install the “Aero Glass” theme, then you will be asked to restart. Do so before proceeding to STEP 3.
STEP 3 - OTHER ESSENTIALS
What would be Windows Vista without Windows Flip 3D, Window Transitions and Games? For the Windows Flip 3D effect, Otaku Software’s TopDesk will do the job. Get it Here.
For the Window Transitions, WindowFX is the best candidate among all the other programs out there. Get yourself a Trial copy, which is good enough from Here. Now, for the games. Jonathan Wilson has found a way to run Windows Vista games on a Windows XP machine. The blog post he has written can be found Here.
DISCLAIMER
Please visit the links and keys/serials posted above at your own discretion. I will not be responsible for any consequences. Please do not visit the link if Warez or Pirated Software is prohibited or against the law in your country. However, if you still wish to proceed, I will not be responisble if anything happens to you. In that case, you shall not mention the site or this link. The download link provided will only be up until 17th July!!! So, Hurry Up!
Now, we have come to the end of the Second Version of this tutorial. Were you expecting more steps? There will be, when VIAOXP goes out of BETA development phase. For now, this is it. Congratulations, you have got yourself a Windows Vista look-alike PC!
Wait, before you go, don’t forget us! Kindly put up a link to us on your Blog/Profile/Website/Forums Signature, and recommend this amazing tutorial to others, because there will be another version of this turorial soon - Stay Tuned!
June 29th, 2007 at 1:37 am
This is amazing.what a creativity.
June 29th, 2007 at 3:01 am
its so complicated! but thanks.
June 29th, 2007 at 7:00 am
uh…one problem…the windowblinds refuses to run on vista, for vista users. and the wb 5.5 cracks are not working yet - they simply make wb ask you to reboot every single time. so, the only usable version of wb is wb 5.1 for xp only (not vista)
June 29th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Thanks
June 29th, 2007 at 3:35 pm
Thank you for making Windows X’s Vista Transformation pack 7.0, Stardock Object Desktop’s WindowBlinds and Otaku Software’s TopDesk available. Yesterday I downloaded and installed vtp7 from Mr. Windows, which works great, however, I wasn’t able to get the cracked version of WindowBlinds till now. Question: Can I install WindowBlinds after installing vtp7 or do I have to remove vtp7 and start all over as per your instructions? Thanx again for all your work. Skeptik
June 29th, 2007 at 3:57 pm
You can install WindowBlinds after you install VTP 7.0, but you have to find the Vista Skin yourself, as VTP 7.0 will not install the WB skin for you if you don’t have WindowBlinds installed on your PC at the time of installation. So, good luck!
June 29th, 2007 at 11:59 pm
nice job man, you are very intuitive.
June 30th, 2007 at 5:11 am
This seems like a dumb question you say “but you have to find the Vista Skin yourself, as VTP 7.0 will not install the WB skin” so where do you find it. I dont see what WB acyually does as you can choose the Aero under Display properties apperance. To me WB looks unnecassary and does not add any value to VTP 7.0
June 30th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
Hay vistauser
I has the same proplem with the crack as well for windowsblinds i am running windows vista. I NEED I KEY CODE INSTAD!!! FOR WINDOWSBLINDS.
June 30th, 2007 at 9:01 pm
@ vistauser and peter: For those with the WindowBlinds 5.5 Windows Vista version use this key, see if it works: WB-NKJ2L5AHCJCIG2I50IC4-1751686038 . Please kindly discuss this in the Forums.
June 30th, 2007 at 10:04 pm
it does’nt work it said you have a serial number for an old or unknown product…
June 30th, 2007 at 10:15 pm
@Joey: On the Vista Transformation Pack 7.0 Welcome Center, choose this option “Configure Vista Theme” under “Configure User Account”. Then choose the “Aero Style” theme.
July 2nd, 2007 at 8:16 pm
all the links are broken can you plz reupload them?
July 5th, 2007 at 7:43 pm
No, they are not broken. I just updated the link, so that might be the cause of a “broken link”. Sorry, please re-download. The new release now works for Windows Vista users and includes the Aero Glass skins for Windows XP.
July 7th, 2007 at 3:05 am
Wow, this takes dedication, and a real love for this.
Thank you so very much, and keep up the good work bud.
July 7th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
The best Vista Transformation instructions,i must say! Good job! keep it up!
July 7th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
just tried to download VTP7 from the above link incase there has been any changes made since it was first released, but the zip file could not be opened, you just get an error saying the file was corupted.
July 7th, 2007 at 8:06 pm
One other thing the fast Aero Blur download how do you install it, if you click on it you just get asked what program you want to open it with.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:16 pm
VTP7.zip is working fine. Use WinRAR. Besides, the ZIP file is from Windows X and I’m just hosting the file as a mirror. And regarding the WB theme, you have to install WB first before opening the skin. Please read the instructions in the README. Thanks.
July 11th, 2007 at 5:58 am
Thanks for the tutorial - but isn’t WindowBlinds like $20? Most people aim for freeware…
July 11th, 2007 at 2:53 pm
But isn’t Warez better? Some people just can’t afford $20 for WindowBlinds.
July 13th, 2007 at 7:21 am
I have Windows Blinds from the Altrenative download link because the other link of Windows Blinds gives me a corrupted ZIP folder. Also, with the alternate link, it does not have the Areo Style glass effect, nor can I find the skin on the Windows Blinds website.
July 13th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
Thanks for your comment, Salman. The problem is caused by using WinZIP, as it does not allow your computer to open a ZIP file with a .exe file in it. It might also be your Anti-Virus program blocking WinZIP/WinRAR from extracting a .exe file. I have did several tests and this seems to be true. Try downloading WinRAR, or disable your Anti-Virus process from Windows Task Manager before extracting the files, or both. I will still update the alternative link with the updated one. Thanks for reminding me!
August 1st, 2007 at 4:24 pm
can you give me the windowblinds serial number\crack???
August 1st, 2007 at 6:37 pm
The crack is bundled with the download. If you have problems, use the alternative link on SendSpace. Enough Said.
August 2nd, 2007 at 3:29 pm
Top Desk Crack???
August 11th, 2007 at 4:16 pm
Cheers -=}{oT~dEv1L 666=-. I have used this method at my shop on all the staff computers and they look so cool. Thanks alot mate.
August 13th, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Yeah. Just make sure you credit me and LucIfiaR. Never mind if you don’t wish to do so. I’m just kidding.
October 6th, 2007 at 1:54 am
Hello. VTHJXNZUI5 Thanks
December 10th, 2007 at 3:42 pm
Hey um i tried to use the downloads for windows blinds and neither links work. can u please help me cos i really want vista!!!
December 11th, 2007 at 3:16 pm
This one should work: http://hotdvl.kilu.de/blog/index.php/windowblinds-60-released/
February 1st, 2008 at 6:25 am
Thanks for sharing