Get Windows 7 Themes into your Vista or XP
Lots of hard work went into the creation of Windows 7 themes, Microsoft put forth more effort into Windows 7 than any of the previous versions. Naturally this also created a ton of buzz, and Microsoft’s largest pre-order sales ever. Aesthetically, Windows 7 looks way better than any of it predecessors, the transparent start menu bar and unique styling of windows give it that new, better and faster sensation that many of us must have. For me it was like getting a new car, I just love the smell of a new cars interior.
Some folks like the Windows 7 look and feel but don’t want to upgrade. Others just love their XP or Vista and are not willing to part with it. Then there are those that just don’t have the extra cash to upgrade, I mean the economy is bad and you can’t blame anyone for saving a few bucks these days. But that don’t mean you can’t have your cake and ice cream too. There’s still an option to get the beautiful visuals of Windows 7 on your XP or Windows Vista machine.
OK, so we know we can’t just extract those files from Windows 7 theme gallery and install them to our operating system. But we can use a few nifty utility tools like 7-Zip and John’s Background Switcher (both are free) to snatch each theme pack’s files, install them so we get the look, sounds, cursors, and all the other attributes running. It’s a little more work involved than clicking the install button, not to extensive though and the payoff is a nice, new bundle of themes, wallpapers and other mods that are compatible with your current system.
Download and Install Windows 7 Themes on your XP or Windows Vista Computer
via Lifehacker and Digital Inspiration
