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Windows 8 Transformation/UX Pack 8.1

 

THE BEST WAY TO GET THE MOST RECENT WINDOWS 8 USER EXPERIENCES

 

Features:

- Seamless installation and uninstallation giving users safe transformation

- Easily configurable in single click with intelligence Metro UI design

- Designed for all editions of Windows XP/Vista/7 including Server Editions

- Genuine Windows 8 system resources with Metro touches

- Smart system files updating with auto-repair and Windows Update friendly

- Fresh start for Vista/Seven Transformation Pack users with updated Windows 8 themes and resources

- UxStyle memory patching

- Windows 8 themes, wallpaper and logon screen

- UserTile with current user auto-configured on login

- Metro UI desktop emulation with pre-configured gadgets

- Aero's auto-colorization feature

 

You can run this program again to re-configure or uninstall. Tasks will be done after reboot.

 

 

Transformation Pack Notes

Modifying system files and changing system configuration may get reported as malware by some antivirus software.

You need to temporary turn-off antivirus software so that program won't be interfered during installation/uninstallation.

If you feel insecurity with this, you can consider Windows 8 UX Pack as it doesn't involve modifying system files.

 

 

Credits:

UxStyle memory patching: http://uxstyle.com

Windows 8 Aero theme for Windows Vista: http://m-awesome.deviantart.com

Windows 8 Aero theme for Windows 7: http://aymengh99.deviantart.com

Taskbar UserTile/Mosaic/Aura: http://angelwzr.deviantart.com




 

 

Thanks to:

Microsoft.com for their awesome future OS, Windows 8.1.

ThemeMyPC.com for providing official mirror and hosting.

 

And to you for using Windows 8 Transformation Pack :)

If you like this product, share it with your friends.

 

 



Author: Mr. Windows X

 

 

Changelog

 

8.1

-Added LiveTuner recommendation (Highly recommended to try since it's safe and reversible)

-Added some system programs that could be missing in Windows

-Added permission fixes ensuring modified system files will be updated properly

-Fixed UxStyle's infamous black screen bug that has been identified and dealt with recently

-Fixed installation error on Windows XP x64 Edition OS

-Updated Windows 7's visual style with 'Aero 8' by aymengh99

 

8.0

-Added betta fish default user logon screen

-Added new Segoe fonts found in Windows 8.1

-Added system files update checking to prevent conflicts with Windows update

-Added Windows 8.1 wallpapers

-Changed Aero Frame UI to be enabled by default if DWM is not detected or running

-Changed Immersive UI back to Newgen with lower memory usage configuration

-Fixed some wallpapers not showing up bug in Windows XP/Vista

-Fixed system files modification breaking Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 7

-Fixed WinMetro always running on startup problem

-Improved DWM detection method using API command

-Improved font installation method to be more reliable without causing font cache glitches

-Updated Windows XP's Metro Inspirat theme with Windows 8.1 updates and some fixes

-Updated Newgen to latest free version 12 Preview #3 with Windows 8.1 themed

-Updated Windows 8.1 graphics and icons in system files

|-Authentic start orb ported

|-Fixed start orb misalignment in Windows XP

|-Logon screen/Shutdown dialog background

|-Minor system icons updated

|-Task Manager themed

 

7.0

-Added WinMetro as alternative Metro Start Screen

-Changed default Immersive UI to Metro Start Screen (WinMetro)

-Improved sounds scheme files handling method

-Updated Font installation code based on recent patch

-Updated Glass UI theme configuration based on hacked Aero Glass in Windows 8

-Updated Windows 8 Media sound scheme files and resources

-Updated Windows 8 visual style for Windows 7 by Rammist

 

6.5

-Added 'Transformation Pack Notes' in readme about temporary disabling antivirus software

-Changed default Immersive UI back to Charms Bar

-Fixed default user account configuration not checking requirements causing improper configuration

-Fixed font installation using method from version 5.0 with improved API code

-Fixed launcher incompatibilities with limited user account

-Fixed permission problems with 3rd-party applications

-Fixed Windows version checking error that allows installation on Windows 8

-Removed Aero Frame UI from default configuration as some machines find it not stable enough

-Updated Metro Inspirat theme for Windows XP having Modern UI updated on taskbar and start menu 

 

6.0

-Added Windows 8 RTM wallpapers

-Configured Aero frame UI, Metro Desktop UI and Aero's auto-colorization to be used by default if applicable

-Improved Segoe fonts family installation code for better compatibilities

-Updated Metro Inspirat theme with improved start orb and few adjustments

-Updated Newgen's start screen background to Windows 8 RTM's default

-Updated Segoe fonts family from Windows 8 RTM

-Updated TrueTransparency Aero skin rebuilt from Windows 8 RTM resources

-Updated Windows 8's Explorer toolbar layout configuration

-Updated Windows 8 theme for Windows 7 by wango911 with customized theme files

-Updated system files resources found in Windows 8 RTM

|-Boot Screen (Windows XP)

|-Logon screen background

|-Navigation buttons

|-Network tray icons

|-Shell icons

|-Shell pane background

|-Shutdown/Logoff/Theme dialogs (Windows XP)

|-Start button/orb

 

5.0

-Fixed Segoe UI font installation compatibilities

-Improved uninstallation compatibilities with Themes removal

-Replaced Windows Vista theme with M-Awesome's Windows 8 RC

-Replaced Windows 7 theme with thepanda-x's Windows 8 RC Aero for Windows 7

-Replaced Windows 7 Metro theme with thepanda-x's Windows 8 RC Aero for Windows 7

-Updated Aero mouse cursors from Windows 8 Release Preview

-Updated battery tray icons quality from Windows 8 Release Preview

-Updated branding logo to official ones from Windows 8 Release Preview

-Updated Explorer toolbar buttons from Windows 8 Release Preview

-Updated loading circle animation from Windows 8 Release Preview

-Updated Metro Inspirat theme for Windows XP to version 4.0 from Windows 8 Release Preview with more focus to Metro design

-Updated Newgen Tiles with Windows 8 Release Preview's default background

-Updated Segoe UI fonts family from Windows 8 Release Preview

-Updated TrueTransparency skin matching Windows 8 Release Preview

-Updated Windows 8 Release Preview logon screen

-Updated Windows 8 Release Preview's wallpapers

 

4.0 (3.0 skipped for unifying with UX Pack version)

-Added Charms Bar as alternatives for those who can't get full Immersive UI to work

-Added new Segoe family fonts from Windows 8 Consumer Preview with Windows Vista/7 font update support

-Improved system files modification framework (More secure and safe to handle)

-Fixed disabling system files modification that won't work on installation

-Fixed explorer not restoring after choosing to cancel restart during configuration

-Fixed permission problems in some programs that perform changes in Program Files

-Fixed system files modification bug in Program Files on x64 platform

-Fixed unchecking large icon doesn't restore icon size bug

-Fixed uninstallation script that removes legacy theme registry

-Updated component UI font to Tahoma and info font to Segoe UI

-Updated default Metro Desktop UI option to Immersive UI with Charms Bar as default option

-Updated default pictures of guest and user to Windows 8 Consumer Preview ones

-Updated Metro Inspirat Windows XP visual style to version 3.0

-Updated Newgen to version 8.0

-Updated Newgen UI to match with Windows 8 Consumer Preview

-Updated system files resources

|-logon screen

|-shell branding and logo

|-shell icons

|-start button/orb

|-system tray icons

-Updated TrueTransparency skin based on Windows 8 Consumer Preview default color

-Updated wallpapers to Windows 8 Consumer Preview ones

-Unchecked 'Aero's auto-colorization (Vista/7) only' feature to get Windows 8's default colorization

 

2.0

-Added ability to offer uninstalling existing UX Pack product if can be uninstalled from Control Panel

-Added Windows 8 new wallpapers and default user picture

-Changed default system font to Segoe UI as Segoe UI Light caused UI glitches in some places

-Fixed backing up and restoring system resources to be more secure and reliable

-Fixed missing left pane and failing to load Control Panel UI pages after performing system files transformation in Windows Vista/7

-Fixed system icons that sometimes won't be updated after system files transformation

-Fixed uninstallation code that doesn't remove something (Zetro theme, old wallpapers)

-Removed ViStart and ViGlance from Windows 8 Transformation Pack (Obsolete for Metro design)

-Updated Newgen to version 6.0 with Windows 8's tiles and UI configuration

-Updated Resource Hacker to version 3.6

-Updated some fixes and improvements for installation process

-Updated system files modification to use backup files instead of current files

-Updated system files resources found in Windows 8 Developer Preview build 8102

|-Branding

|-Folder icons

|-Loading circle

|-Navigation buttons

|-Start button/orb

|-Tray icons

-Updated User Tile's default configuration to be unchecked as Windows 8 Developer Preview no longer has it

-Updated Windows 8 themes and visual styles

|-Rebuilt TrueTransparency's skin to Windows 8 Developer Preview version

|-Replaced Windows 8 theme for Windows 7 with jTc42's Aero 8 Metro Mod 1.66

|-Updated Metro Inspirat to version 2.0 with resources found in Windows 8 Developer Preview

 

1.0

-Initial release


 

For people who prefer to use safe and risk-free version, please consider using Windows 8 UX Pack instead. It doesn't involve system files modification so everything is safely reversible.

 

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Wait so what did you do in the software other than jumble a bunch of other things together?

I'm just wondering if I can just install the individual programs myself or if you add stuff unique to your software.

And it just sounds like bloat that slows down your computer when you can just get Windows 8.

You might not be here for long but I've been developing Longhorn/Vista stuff for XP since coming age of XP customization along with some original software like ViStart/ViGlance but that was removed after Lee minding his own business. I put features/performance in top priority so it won't slow down your system and UX Pack is what you want already being able to choose what to use yourself in handy.

THE BEST WAY TO GET THE MOST RECENT WINDOWS 8 USER EXPERIENCES

 

Other than Windows 8 ;)

 

You might not be here for long but I've been developing Longhorn/Vista stuff for XP since coming age of XP customization

 

In fairness, Windows X has been doing this longer than anyone else on here I believe.

 

original software like ViStart/ViGlance but that was removed after Lee minding his own business

 

Way to confuse

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You might not be here for long but I've been developing Longhorn/Vista stuff for XP since coming age of XP customization along with some original software like ViStart/ViGlance but that was removed after Lee minding his own business. I put features/performance in top priority so it won't slow down your system and UX Pack is what you want already being able to choose what to use yourself in handy.

I used your Windows Vista Transformation pack for Windows XP, and I don't know if you've made it faster since then, but I had to wait about a minute for my computer to be usable from login and even then it was a bit laggy.

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