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Zylstra

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Tired of Windows XP? Want something new?
« on: February 25, 2007, 08:37:12 PM »
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/Vista-Transformation-Pack.shtml

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    Re: Tired of Windows XP? Want something new?
    « Reply #1 on: February 26, 2007, 08:17:06 AM »
    I tried it. I like it, overall. After an arduous installation, it takes forever to boot the first time afterwards. On subsequent startups, I don't even notice a difference in loading times. It even says "Windows Vista" on the splash screen instead of "Windows XP", a nice touch. I get the thumbnail preview of Vista, but to my knowledge not Aero, so it's Vista Basic/WinXP kinda thing I got going.

    I give it a B+, overall. It's better than what I did and it's "Smoother", too. :)
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      Re: Tired of Windows XP? Want something new?
      « Reply #2 on: February 26, 2007, 11:22:11 AM »
      Before i try it, if i dont like it is it easy to got back to my XP thing?
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        Re: Tired of Windows XP? Want something new?
        « Reply #3 on: February 26, 2007, 03:04:32 PM »
        Yes, it is.

        To uninstall the Transformation Pack, re-open the Setup file and when it gives the option, select "Launch Maintenance Center". The second-from-bottom option is to remove the transformation pack. :)
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          Re: Tired of Windows XP? Want something new?
          « Reply #4 on: February 27, 2007, 12:29:29 PM »
          Ahh, Cheers Cheif.

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          Re: Tired of Windows XP? Want something new?
          « Reply #5 on: February 27, 2007, 02:05:36 PM »
          The only problem I have had so far was that I get an error message when starting my computer. I cant say whether it was from the program or if its just my computer, but all I have to do is click OK and it keeps on going and all is well.
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            Re: Tired of Windows XP? Want something new?
            « Reply #6 on: February 27, 2007, 04:34:53 PM »
            Hmm... the sidebar trashcan isn't working for me. :(
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            Re: Tired of Windows XP? Want something new?
            « Reply #7 on: February 27, 2007, 07:14:47 PM »
            Sidebar Trashcan?
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            Re: Tired of Windows XP? Want something new?
            « Reply #8 on: February 27, 2007, 08:43:33 PM »
            NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! 15kbs average dl speed on this thing.. i KNOW my internet sucks, but it doesnt suck as much as the internet there servers are on! bleh.. this lil vista mask for XP had better be worth it.. or i fear i may have to take it out on some unsuspecting noobs in C:SS..

            EDIT: archive is broken.. as is my hope in that site being worth a crap.. anyone know another source i can get it from?
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            Re: Tired of Windows XP? Want something new?
            « Reply #9 on: February 27, 2007, 08:54:10 PM »
            LOL, I've already downloaded it, but have yet to install it.
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            Re: Tired of Windows XP? Want something new?
            « Reply #10 on: February 27, 2007, 09:25:15 PM »
            i wished window 95 cound run on this system 3.4 ghz 1 gb ram but.. it give me error lol i like old school window 95 :D

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              Re: Tired of Windows XP? Want something new?
              « Reply #11 on: February 27, 2007, 10:05:08 PM »
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              Re: Tired of Windows XP? Want something new?
              « Reply #12 on: February 28, 2007, 01:05:19 PM »
              Hey Dilbert, where did you get that sidebar thing from?
              I dont see it at all...
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