If you are on Windows XP and planning to get Windows 7 look on your system without installing Windows 7 operating system, you can try Windows 7 theme. Windows 7 theme will change your whole Windows XP appearance, giving it a fresh and advanced Windows 7 look. Since, you will install a XP theme, this is not going to change any of your system settings or replace any system files. It’s safe and fast. Download Windows 7 theme for Windows XP.
Windows 7 theme replaces your desktop icons, change the default desktop wallpaper and the look of your folders. You can choose from three default Windows 7 themes, i.e. Basic, Black or Aero.
Install Windows 7 Theme on Windows XP
1. Download Windows 7 theme for Windows XP.
2. Open “UX Theme Patcher” folder and install “UXTheme Multi-Patcher 6.0.exe“.
3. Open “Theme\Windows 7 M1 VS” folder and install “Windows 7 M1 VS.msstyles“.
NOTE : VirusTotal confirms that one file from this Windows 7 theme folder is infected. Read it here.
That’s it. Now you should get a whole new look of Windows 7 on your Windows XP system. You can also use Windows 7 transformation pack to get Winows 7 feel and style on Windows XP systems.
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