Hi guys, first of all this theme is not by me but Im modding it to resemble 5720 (Aero Express/Basic Theme). Im in the process for granting the permission to release it. Tell me what u think and feel free to comment or to add input on things u like/dislike that needed to be change.



Here's the original Vista Aero Basic on 5270 for comparison

i think it looks really nice, but i'm not a fan of pictures on the start menu. still, overall, looks like a great WIP.

include a alternate start button
looking good
check bugs on progressbars, shell.
great startmenu

will include icon'ed version of the startmenu as well as non user pic startmenu

looks nice, but just out of curiosity will the "Start Search" engine work? lol

If not I'd get rid of it, I like the display picture though and the highlight blue is nice also. Not digging the new start button though, I like the classic button better

make it in windowblinds 5 and add a glass substyle!
and u're my king!

captions buttons must be smaller and user pic bigger

It looks pretty clean ,I will definately use it !

Looks great
Lets hope that MS does't take it down.

Very nice! I like it

http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?show...#entry586994932

Looks nice. but... get rid of the search in the start menu and make sure the logon/ shudown buttons aren't fake, there just silly like that.

looks nice, looks clean.

Good , that you pointed that out !

Agreed!

This is looking very nice so far. I can't wait till you release this. Keep up the good work!

The progress bars are green not blue. If you have the 5270 png's just switch the green ones for the blue. They are the same size. If you don't have them PM me and I can send them to you.

HOW TO REMOVE THE TEXT OF LOGOFF & SHUTDOWN IN START MENU

1-Get ResHacker or ResEditor (I made it with ResHacker)

2-When you got ResHacker or ResEditor go to File -> Open [Archivo -> Abrir (In Spanish)]
then browse in your %root% disk (Usualy C:\) and then go to your Windows Folder (usualy C:\Windows\) and open explorer.exe.

3+ Go to the key: String Table >> 46 >> and click the resource: 3082
|- Delete the lines : 730 and 731.
|- Then press the button: Compile Script (or something like this... My ResHacker is in Spanish)




4+ Go to the key: String Table >> 439 >> and click the resource: 3082
|- In the line: 7012 and delete the words: Shutdown and LogOff (with the "&" too, but dont remove the "|"). Do the same in the line: 7013.



5- Go to File -> Save As... and save the file in your desktop or another Folder with the name explorer.exe(DO NOT SAVE IN "C:\Windows\" cuz you need the original explorer.exe file for the uninstallation).

Now you have edited the explorer.exe. Let to replace the file:

Open an explorer window [press WindowsKey + E; Open "My Computer"]
then go to Tools -> Folder Options. Go to View tab, and uncheck : "Hide known files extention" or something like this. Press Aply and then Press Ok.

Now go to: C:\Windows\ and locate the file explorer.exe and remane it for explorer.exe.old and place here the edited explorer.exe.

Wait a few seconds and cancle all Windows Protection dialogs. Then Restart and... Voila

How to Uninstall it

Only Go to C:\Windows\ and rename the file: explorer.exe to explorer.exe.mod then rename the explorer.exe.old to explorer.exe. And you have uninstalled the changes


Note: Do this under its responsibility. I do not become person in charge of any damage that this can cause to you. Follow the steps so and as it is explained to you.

i it

when are you going to release it

Looks great.

What about this:

Mod
It's my Visual Style
http://www.deviantart.com/view/25906402/

hey GCN, yeah its your theme and I did mention in my first post that this theme is not by me. Im modding it to resemble more like the original aero basic. And i didnt release it till i get the permission from u. Now that u're here i wanna ask the permission to release it with the credit goes out to you. May i?

I liked the search though, it made it more vista like, and thats what everyones trying to accomplish.

nice, put it as my new vs awsome work.

yes but the search isn't real, its pointless if its not real.

Just wanted to congratulate GCN8 for making what seems to be the ONLY Vista theme that has working Log Off/Shutdown buttons!!!

Shame no other themers takes this usability into consideration with their Vista themes

Exactly!

The Search bar within the Start Menu does not need to be there for it to look authentic as the Search bar can be turned off in 5270
and the All Programs line moves down to fill in.

Do you have a release date yet ?

Umm, I dont think GCN owns any rights to anything. He ripped most (if not all) images from MS Vista 5270. I mean, I dont see why ask permission from someone if the "original creator" isnt even the actual original creator.

Fix the minimize, maximize, and close buttons to the flat look like we had in KoL's theme, those were hot and very accurate to MS's vista theme.

Looks great! When are you releasing it...? Haf u got the permission to release it yet?

Been looking at Vista look alike VS's all week and I'm unsure on what's the best out there.

When is going to be released and will the shut dwn / log off buttons work?

I'd say that punkie version is a bit more polished than that one or it must be the screenshot because their a lot of aliased corners and such.

This does look very nice I hope Microsoft doesn't have anything to say about it. Looking forward to downloading it when you release it.

r u gonna release it anot? dun keep everyone waiting... it's been sooo long... dun gif us false hope...

Will this be released or not?

When do you will release it?

Yeah, it's your theme which has been done over, and over and was ripped/copied from Microsoft, not that I care whether or not it's ripped.

This looks awsome. When is is going to be released?

Please release. PLEASE!