Windows X Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 (edited) As far as you known that Longhorn Aero is now reviewed in winsupersite by Paul. There're bunch of new Aero screenshots from many Microsoft's event such as PDC, WinHEC, WinHEC2004. Microsoft revealed new Longhorn look in these events. This visual style is resample works for XP to simulate Longhorn look from screenshots. It maybe not close to real one according to its possibilities but it's far as I can go and I'm happy with it. Last update 25/09/2004 Version 7.0 (+6.0 from Longhorn Transformation Pack 6.0) -Added Aero (Glass) and Aero (Aurora) themes -Changed name from Aero (Longhorn Concepts) to Aero (Plex UI) -Fixed Glyphs in Aero (Keynote) and Aero (Slate) themes -Moved Aero concepts themes to new visual style -Updated Caption button from Aero screenshots for Aero (Keynote) and Aero (Slate) themes -Updated CaptionBar in Aero (Keynote) and Aero (Slate) themes -Updated Scroller in some themes -Updated shellstyle closer to screenshots -Updated Aero (Plex UI) -Updated new StartPanel UI -Updated new StartButton in Aero (Keynote) and Aero (Slate) -Updated StartUserPanel with Username on TopPanel for Aero Keynote and Slate theme -Updated shadow effects to Caption Bar text in all theme -Updated some elements with Jade touches -Updated Taskbar background and buttons Version 5.0 -Added Aero (Slate with Aero) theme -Added Avalon graphics into Keynote theme -Fixed ToolBar background sizing problem in Keynote -Major update in resources (CaptionBar, ScrollBar, StartPanel, etc.) Version 4.0 -Added Aero (Keynote from PDC) themes -Fixed CaptionBar text problem -Updated themes with Longhorn build 4029 touches Version 3.0 -Added Aero ToolBar UI registry (I forgot in 2.0) -Added Aero (Windows X 2nd Concepts) theme (KooL!) -Fixed Checkbox and Radio button transparent problems -Fixed Progress Track images for better stretch -Fixed Menu TextColor to light blue for white background appplication (At least you can see it) -Updated Buttons in ToolBar -Updated Start Panel and TaskBar in Concepts Version -Updated Start Panel LogOff Buttons -Updated Start Panel MorePrograms Arrow -Updated TabItems -Updated Tray Chervon button Version 2.0 -Added Aero ToolBar UI registry -Added Longhorn Cencepts themes -Fixed CaptionBar text shadow style -Fixed CheckBox and Radio Button transparent problem in some cases and tune it -Fixed TaskBand background -Updated ShellStyles to left pane side -Updated Start Button to text glow mode -Updated Start Panel for curved shape -Updated TaskBar background -Updated User Avatar background Version 1.0 -First Release with Aero additions Download Longhorn Aero Edited October 1, 2004 by Windows X Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrumBrum74 Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 looks nice :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1118720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+virtorio MVC Posted August 30, 2003 MVC Share Posted August 30, 2003 I hope the final one included in longhorn donesn't look anything like it, too much blue. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1118722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vip Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 i wish windows would get away from this childish glossy look. If you ask me, it looks like fisher price toys. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1118806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kairon Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 I know that isn't your fault, but this theme is ugly (because its a terrible theme on longhorn). Also, the real aero's taskbar looks a lot different from this taskbar and lots of other things don't look like the aero from paul's site. No offense, just looks like another Longhorn theme.Nothing really to make it look like "Aero" Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1118814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahfunaki Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 just looks like another Longhorn theme.Nothing really to make it look like "Aero" Yea, no offence but I agree... From the screens I was looking at of aero it doesn't even look like you can make a vs out of it for xp and do it justice... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1118934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymorum Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 Off Topic : I very much hope those pictures are fake since they are using a beos icon! look here! About half way down the pic, the 'status' icon! :o Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1118935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmarius Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 I really love the Plex style. I can't wait to see Longhorn the day is finished. I'm sure it's gonna be awesome :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1118983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayrider Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 good job but not a big fan of the white Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1119204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat05 Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 looks nice Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1119208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windows X Posted August 30, 2003 Author Share Posted August 30, 2003 As far as I told you. It's not real Aero themes. It's my Aero which used Aero's resources. For Aero fans, Comcepts themes will go out in 2.0 like attached pic. bayrider, where's white you mean? Is that background dialog? I could fix it if you tell me. And Aero taskbar is 3D taskbar with new engine si it's not possible to make it like that and also ugly. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1119255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Zeino Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 I love what youve done, but damn microsoft has gone backwards plex is getting worse i think they should sepnd some more time on plex, but good work anywho maybe try and make it less glossy i think that may be whats bringing it down in my eyes... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1120150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MulletRobZ Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 Nice imitation attempt, but I wouldn't want to use it. Sorry, m8. :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1120322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 great style .. thx !! good work !! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1121845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuRReaL Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 I really hope that M$ come up with a really nice "CLASSY" looking theme because plex is damn ugly and aero is too blue and white :( i work mate as i'm sure you worked hard on it (i couldn't do it) but its ugly sorry Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1121997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Zeino Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 true and i know windows x is a good themer i mean, me and him had some competition going on a while ago, but plex needs work bad... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1123098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpinFire Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 This visual style looks professional. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1123183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XP_01 Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 As far as I told you. It's not real Aero themes. It's my Aero which used Aero's resources. For Aero fans, Comcepts themes will go out in 2.0 like attached pic. bayrider, where's white you mean? Is that background dialog? I could fix it if you tell me. And Aero taskbar is 3D taskbar with new engine si it's not possible to make it like that and also ugly. I'll give it a try when it looks like that :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1123688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSN6 Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Do i need to have any other software or can i just install this? I have installed it and i can also see this in the theme, the thing when i select this theme i can see the preview fully black and some few blue lines. Why is that? How to make it work? Someone help me out to get the theme correctly........ thanks Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1125290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Sorry totally off topic here.. What is this "EN" program in the tray there.. I've seen it so many times, sorry its buggin me :( Ok you can shoot me now for being so far off topic :pinch: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1125302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Sorry totally off topic here.. What is this "EN" program in the tray there.. I've seen it so many times, sorry its buggin me :( Ok you can shoot me now for being so far off topic :pinch: thats the language bar from office Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1125313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 DOH! Thanks.. no wonder its so familiar :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1125316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windows X Posted September 2, 2003 Author Share Posted September 2, 2003 I got a rumour and files about Longhorn build 4050. Is that real? I found resources in aero files which could be real for my eyes. The point is where can I find Aero resources? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1126019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
y_notm Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Not sure about where you could find aero resources... the files sound fake since MS has aero behind lock and key right now and it doesnt leave a certain lab on campus, which very few people have access to. Could you send me the files? I'm working on an aero conversion for my desktop right now as well and I'd be interested to see what you've recieved Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1126344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Off Topic : I very much hope those pictures are fake since they are using a beos icon!look here! About half way down the pic, the 'status' icon! :o What the heck? How can they get away with thst? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/97408-longhorn-aero-visua-style/#findComment-1126372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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