For many people, the only reason worth upgrading to Vista if for the look since the functionality and basic framework really don't differ that much from XP.
If you think the same way, then you'll be more than happy with Vista Transformation Pack. Once installed, the program makes superficial changes to XP that give it the Vista look. The main changes are that it "Vistarises" your start-up screen, cursors, sounds, screen-savers, tool bars, clock, etc. The transparent effect in Vista is hard to emulate on XP machines but by combining with Windows Blinds, Vista Transformation Pack does a surprisingly impressive job. Be warned however that some users have complained the program changes driver DLLs in XP which make it difficult to remove, or at least, it leaves problems behind when you do so.
To be fair to them, the developers advise you to view their user discussion board before installing to be warned of any potential problems as they readily admit that they are not aware of all the bugs it may cause. Note that if you're simply updating Vista Transformation Pack, there's no need to uninstall the original - just install the patch. They've also added a user selection feature whereby if you log onto your PC as a different user, you can select whether you want to transform your XP desktop to Vista.
This is probably one of the best transformation packs out there although be warned that it's likely that you'll suffer conflicts with programs from time to time, and may have problems with XP when it's uninstalled.
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Recent changes in Vista Transformation Pack:
- Added ViSplore in unsafe applications list (It's first beta version after all)
- Added restrcting applications don't meet the requirements from startup list (But not from installation so you can set it manually still)
- Added restrcting to set unsafe applications in Personalization page (Welcome Center only)
- Fixed Windows XP Service Pack 3 compatibilities (Even non-RTM version can apply so make sure you use official build 5512)
- Fixed "Do not show this welcome screen after restart" option bug that always keep program in startup instead
- Updated Vista Rainbar's launcher for constant waiting cursor activity issue
- Updated Vistalize basic desktop theme components to apply font and toolbar in Personalization
- Updated VisualTooltip default configuration to set area space in bottom from 30 to 0
- Updated WinFlip's configuration for higher reliablity and compatibilities with ViStar
OS requirements for Vista Transformation Pack:
- OS: Windows XP
Minimum requirements: Windows Blinds
- Gives you the Vista look without upgrading
- Very authentic results
- Includes transparency options Free Download
- Can conflict with other programs
- May cause problems with XP drivers when uninstalled
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