Free Vista features for XP users
In issue #135 I mentioned how you can make XP look similar to Vista by using the Vista Transformation Pack. Since then a new version of the pack has been released this adds even more Vista-like features. Regular readers know that I’m not really into themes but I must admit this is now quite an impressive package. Note that this pack is more than a theme; it makes some changes to your system so back up before installing. Another product that can make your PC work more like Vista is Vista Start Menu emulator [2]. It sounded promising but the combination of slightly clunky graphics and a few bugs failed to impress me. Still, I’m not a great fan of the Vista Start Menu anyway so your mileage may vary.
[1] http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/Vista-Transformation-Pack.shtml
Freeware, Windows XP, 30.2MB
[2] http://www.vseproject.extra.hu
Freeware, Windows XP with NET 2.0 Framework, 810KB

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