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Don'twait. Get Windows 8. TheWindows 8 Theme for Windows 7 and the Metro UI with a sharper,cleaner visual style for windows 7 that everyone should love. This willimprove the way you use your computer.
Windows8: As you might know, Windows 8 is on the way and itfeatures a great Metro user interface. This will make the way you work alot more efficient. It brings you everything you need in the form of panelsright in your desktop.
Whatto expect: This theme will change the way your desktoplooks. It adds a set of panels that can be configured as you wish toperform various operations. You will also have a sharper explorer stylealong with a new start orb. Here are some more screens to show you what you'llsoon have.
AWord of Caution: This method is fairly simple, takes about15-30 minutes to set up and can be considered high-level desktop customization.However it is advised you follow my instructions exactly and backup any filethat you may have to modify.
The2 things to do: This tutorial consists of: 1. Changingyour visual style to Windows 8 style. And 2. Bringing the Metro UIpanels through a rainmeter skin called Omnimo.
I - WINDOWS 8 VISUAL STYLE (Skip this if you only wantthe panels)
ToDownload: Assume we are about to assemble differentparts of a OS and each part needs to be added separately. First thing youneed to do is download all these small files listed below and store themall in a new folder. Do not run any of the files! Simply download themand store them seperately for now. Instructions: Followthese instructions in order and be sure you know what you're doing at eachlevel. If you have any doubts, drop a comment below.
1.To use any 3rd party visual style, your system must be patched first. Thisneeds to be done only once. So if you are already have some visual stylesrunning in your system, skip this step. If not, run the UxStyle file youdownloaded and complete the setup.
2.Open the 'windows_8_vs_for_win7' rar file you downloaded and extractthe 2 contents of the 'Theme for Windows 7' folder ('AeroNoRedCloseButton'folder and 'aeroNoRedCloseButton.theme' file) in the following path: "C:\Windows\Resources\Themes".
3.Right click the 'Windows7 Start Orb Changer.exe' program you downloadedand choose 'Run as Administrator' and choose change orb option.Select the '6801altgradient.bmp' image you downloaded.
4.Run the 'Windows8ThemeRaider.themepack' file that you downloaded.
Thisshould give you modified explorer windows, new wallpaper and start orb.
Now,we are going to take care of the panels that will dramatically change yourdesktop.Before you start, here's what you need to understand. You aregoing to download the ultimate desktop customization tool called, Rainmeter.Then, you are going to add the panels by using a rainmeter skin called Omnimo.
ToDownload: You need to download 2 things.
1. Runthe rainmeter setup and complete the installation.
2.Once setup is completed, run the rainmeter program. You'll havethe default rainmeter skin, showing up in your desktop.
3.Now, open the 'Omnimo' rar file that you downloaded. Run theSETUP.rmskin file that is for new users and choose 'Install'.
4.After installation, you'll then be prompted by several options such as language,resolution, panel setting etc.
5.After this you'll have all the panels displayed on your screen. You can add,edit, remove or modify the panels as you wish. The mechanism is simple,point and click and drag interface.
6.Moving the cursor over a panel will show small icons on thetop right. Use these to configure, change or close a panel.
7. Moving the cursor over the arrow will show customizationoptions such as color options, panel additions and text itemadditions. There are 100+ panels and text items that can be added.
8.You can add panels, move them around, and customize with it asyou wish. Have fun.
Andthats it. A custom made Windows 8 desktop made by yourself. Giveyourself a pat on the back!
Youcan configure the panels anyway you wish. Here is Theme Raider's currentdesktop.
III - TIPS
1. Go here to see how far you can pushthe customization and for some great screenshots.
2.For even more panels, go here.
Credits:Total props to fediaFedia for making the coolvisual style and also the greatest rainmeter skin ever, Omnimo! Keep up thegreat work fedia!
Resetto default: Choosing the default Aero theme will resetthe visual style to default. Right click on any panel and choose 'Exit' from'Rainmeter Menu' to close Rainmeter. Open the 'Windows7 Start Orb Changer' andchoose 'Default' to reset start orb.
Hopeyou liked this theme. If you have any questions, suggestions, likes orcomments, drop them below.
Thankyou for trying the free Windows 8 Theme for Windows 7.
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