Windows 7 theme for XP

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Hi guys

About 1 month ago i dl a theme form the forum that was a WD7 theme for XP.

I need to find some info from that thread but I can not remeber what section the the website i DL it from.

Could anyone point me in the right direction please.

Just realised I have not given you much info, Im at work so cant check my PC until I get home so will give you the file name of the zip file I dl. Just in case someone has dl it as well.

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Do you mean this? (or something similar to what your actually after).. i know it isnt what your after as you have mentioned a direct file you are aware of however you mentioned about other things in packages. i figured this might have some resources.. worth a shot

After following this tutorial, you'll get the same Windows 7 look in your Windows XP. Following is a list of things which are going to change after following this tutorial:

* Windows Theme or Visual Style

* Icons

* Boot Screen

* Login Screen or Welcome Screen

* Cursors

* Taskbar

* Wallpaper

* Progress Dialog Box

* Shutdown / Log off Dialog Box

* About Windows Box

* System Properties Dialog Box

* Volume Control Window

* Extras like "Aero Shake", "Aero Snap", "Aero Peek", "Calculator" and "Paint"

* A Few Other Mods...

External Link: Turn Windows XP to Windows 7 Tutorial

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Do you mean this?

External Link: Turn Windows XP to Windows 7 Tutorial

OMG :woot: thats the one :woot: thats the one :woot:

Thanks dude

You dont happen to know where that link was posted?

Edit: dont worry the link has what I was looking for.

Thanks for the help Alex

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