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#1 +Seahorsepip

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Posted 08 September 2012 - 10:50

So I decided to simply smash a Windows 8 VS together for the real minimalists ^^
(download below)

Here's a preview:

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Download: https://dl.dropbox.c...191/Minimal.zip
Instructions:
1) Download uxstyle for windows 8 at http://uxstyle.com (or patch your system files)
2) Download above "Minimal.zip" and extract the files to "C:\Windows\Resources\Themes"
3) Select Minimal at personalization settings.
4) Download http://winaero.com/d...oad.php?view.31 and make borders minimal (Recommended)
4) Win :rofl:


#2 cooky560

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Posted 08 September 2012 - 10:59

I have a Mac, where is that wallpaper from?

I like that minimal style it must be said.

#3 OP +Seahorsepip

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Posted 08 September 2012 - 11:02

I have a Mac, where is that wallpaper from?

I like that minimal style it must be said.

I made it myself, it's inside the zip so if you want the wallpaper just download the zip ^^

#4 Osiris

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Posted 08 September 2012 - 11:04

Not normally a fan of minimalism but I like it. Nicely done seahorsie.

#5 cooky560

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Posted 08 September 2012 - 11:19

Awesome, thanks Seahorsepip!

#6 +McKay

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Posted 08 September 2012 - 11:20

Can I see the whole desktop?

#7 AsherGZ

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Posted 08 September 2012 - 11:44

Nice. Not for me tho. I like the default theme.

#8 OP +Seahorsepip

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Posted 08 September 2012 - 11:49

Can I see the whole desktop?

The taskbar is just the same unthemed

#9 Semtex

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Posted 08 September 2012 - 13:44

@+Seahorsepip

Hi, did You have Use WSB, it is compatible with Win8? Strange, I observe WSB forum and I don't see any update also didn't get mail notification that there is update...? :rofl:

BTW> Nice and clean, but to light foe me ;)

#10 OP +Seahorsepip

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Posted 08 September 2012 - 14:10

@+Seahorsepip

Hi, did You have Use WSB, it is compatible with Win8? Strange, I observe WSB forum and I don't see any update also didn't get mail notification that there is update...? :rofl:

BTW> Nice and clean, but to light foe me ;)

Panda X has released a alpha version ^^ http://vistastylebui...hp?topic=1737.0 , seems you don't observe the forums enough xD

#11 Semtex

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Posted 08 September 2012 - 14:47

Panda X has released a alpha version ^^ http://vistastylebui...hp?topic=1737.0 , seems you don't observe the forums enough xD


Lol, looks like You're right, thanks for lighting me Up :D Cheers.

#12 FMH

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Posted 08 September 2012 - 19:51

You should also try simplifying the icons. It would look much better then. Just a monochromatic symbol for Music, Pictures, Videos and etcetera.

#13 OP +Seahorsepip

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Posted 08 September 2012 - 20:31

You should also try simplifying the icons. It would look much better then. Just a monochromatic symbol for Music, Pictures, Videos and etcetera.

I'm not such a super minimalist myself, just quickly made this for the people that wanted something minimal :p

#14 FMH

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Posted 08 September 2012 - 21:21

I'm not such a super minimalist myself, just quickly made this for the people that wanted something minimal :p


I guess I'm ultra-minimalistic then. :)


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#15 Lamp0

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Posted 09 September 2012 - 10:37

Are you useing a different front renderer or does Windows 8 do something different?



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