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The Windows 7 taskbar is more application-oriented than window-oriented, and therefore doesn't show window titles (these are shown when an application icon is clicked or hovered over). Applications can now be pinned to the taskbar allowing the user instant access to the applications they commonly use. Apr 27, 2016 Taskbar Meters - Taskbar Meters is an application that shows three little meters (CPU, Memory, disk I/O) in the Windows 7 taskbar. See more details here. You might also be interested in reading our related article about the Best Free Process Viewer.
Classic Shell includes one of the most popular Start menu replacements for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 along with a bunch of unique customization options for Explorer and Taskbar. When we cover various tips and tricks related to Classic Shell, our readers often ask us about good looking Start menu skins. Today, I would like to share a collection of excellent skins for Classic Shell to style your Start menu.
To install a skin, copy the .skin or .skin7 file to C:Program FilesClassic ShellSkins. Then open Classic Start Menu Settings and go to the 'Start Menu Style' tab. Switch to the appropriate style (Windows 7 style for *.skin7 or Classic with two columns/Classic for *.skin). After picking the style, click the 'Select skin..' blue link which will take you to the Skin tab. Pick the skin you just copied from the dropdown and adjust the skin options as required.
Here are the skins we liked.
Windows Longhorn Hillel Demo
The first skin is Windows Longhorn Hillel Demo Start Menu:
Windows Longhorn Hillel Demo
The first skin is Windows Longhorn Hillel Demo Start Menu:
This is a retrophase skin which repeats the appearance of pre-release versions of Windows Longhorn. This operating system was never released and superseded by Windows Vista. However, its unique appearance and wonderful look still impress many people.
You can grab this skin here: [Skin7] Windows Longhorn Hillel Demo Start Menu
You can grab this skin here: [Skin7] Windows Longhorn Hillel Demo Start Menu
Plex Replay
Like the previous skin, Plex Replay uses ideas from Windows Longhorn. Plex was the default skin of Longhorn for many builds. The skin makes the Start menu look exactly it was in Longhorn.
Like the previous skin, Plex Replay uses ideas from Windows Longhorn. Plex was the default skin of Longhorn for many builds. The skin makes the Start menu look exactly it was in Longhorn.
This skins exists in boths variants.
Plex Replay for classic/classic two columns menu:
Plex Replay for classic/classic two columns menu:
Plex Replay for the Windows 7 style menu:
Visit the link here to get the taskbar texture. Your desktop can look like this:
Royale
Our next skin is a set of excellently reproduced Windows XP Start menus. Windows XP users might be familiar with the popular Royale skins and its Noir, Zune and Embedded variants. The 'Royale' skin pack brings them back to modern Windows versions where Classic Shell runs:
Our next skin is a set of excellently reproduced Windows XP Start menus. Windows XP users might be familiar with the popular Royale skins and its Noir, Zune and Embedded variants. The 'Royale' skin pack brings them back to modern Windows versions where Classic Shell runs:
You can get it here: Windows XP Royale Skin.
Start8 Skin
The next skin is specially designed to fit the flat appearance of modern Windows versions like Windows 8 and Windows 10. It is simple and beautiful. It was inspired by Start8's look:
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Get it here: Start8 Skin V2.5
Gray Classic
The skin Gray Classic is designed for the Windows 7 menu style of Classic Shell. It provides a dark skin which Windows 10 users with dark mode or high contrast mode will like. Definitely good work:
The skin Gray Classic is designed for the Windows 7 menu style of Classic Shell. It provides a dark skin which Windows 10 users with dark mode or high contrast mode will like. Definitely good work:
Get it here: Gray Classic
WIN7LIKE
The skin WIN7LIKE is designed to be used with Windows 7 menu style of Classis Shell. It will look best on Windows versions which have glass, that is, Windows 7 and Windows 10. For Windows 10, it will look better if transparency for the taskbar and Start menu is turned on from the Settings app. This skin reproduces the exact look of Windows 7 Aero Glass Start menu. It is recommended to all Windows 7 fans who switched to Windows 10 but miss the classic menu's appearance:
The skin WIN7LIKE is designed to be used with Windows 7 menu style of Classis Shell. It will look best on Windows versions which have glass, that is, Windows 7 and Windows 10. For Windows 10, it will look better if transparency for the taskbar and Start menu is turned on from the Settings app. This skin reproduces the exact look of Windows 7 Aero Glass Start menu. It is recommended to all Windows 7 fans who switched to Windows 10 but miss the classic menu's appearance:
Get it here: WIN7LIKE
clrSharp1 2 3
This skin can be used with Classic and Windows 7 menu styles of Classic Shell. It looks clean and nice. Initially created for the Clearscreen Sharp visual style/theme on Windows 7, it can be used in any Windows version without the mentioned theme.
If you like it, read in detail about this skin here: clrSharp1 2 3
Vista Start menu
This is an excellent replica of the genuine Windows Vista Start menu. Get it here: Vista Start menu
This is an excellent replica of the genuine Windows Vista Start menu. Get it here: Vista Start menu
Tenified
This flat and modern skin in dark colors will fit the appearance of Windows 10. The author recommends adjusting Classic Shell settings as follows:
This flat and modern skin in dark colors will fit the appearance of Windows 10. The author recommends adjusting Classic Shell settings as follows:
- Enable menu glass: On
- Override glass color: On
- Menu glass color: 0A0A0A, although 000000 works nicely as well
- Glass opacity: 40
You can get it here: Tenified
Two Tone
Yet another flat skin designed for Windows 10. It reminds me of the resizable Start menu we saw in early builds of Windows 10 which was replaced with the Modern/Universal Start menu which shipped eventually. Looks great:
Yet another flat skin designed for Windows 10. It reminds me of the resizable Start menu we saw in early builds of Windows 10 which was replaced with the Modern/Universal Start menu which shipped eventually. Looks great:
You can get it here: Two Tone
This is our first look at some of the best looking skins for Classic Shell. If you like them, we will follow up with more skins. What is your favorite skin? Tell us in the comments.
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It’s finally here. A new Windows that will set the new standards of user experience. I hope we’ll have the whole new set of icons updated along with UI in this release. It’s about time to experience the “Windows 10 Transformation Pack”.
Features:
-Seamless installation and uninstallation giving users safe transformation
-Easily configurable in single click with intelligence Metro UI design
-Designed for all editions of Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 including Server Editions
-Genuine Windows 10 system resources with Metro touches
-Smart system files updating with auto-repair and Windows Update friendly
-UxStyle memory patching
-Windows 10 themes, wallpaper and logon screen
-Virtual/Multiple Desktops feature
-Revived start menu with Metro support
-Metro UI desktop emulation with pre-configured gadgets
-Aero’s auto-colorization feature
-And much more
-Seamless installation and uninstallation giving users safe transformation
-Easily configurable in single click with intelligence Metro UI design
-Designed for all editions of Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 including Server Editions
-Genuine Windows 10 system resources with Metro touches
-Smart system files updating with auto-repair and Windows Update friendly
-UxStyle memory patching
-Windows 10 themes, wallpaper and logon screen
-Virtual/Multiple Desktops feature
-Revived start menu with Metro support
-Metro UI desktop emulation with pre-configured gadgets
-Aero’s auto-colorization feature
-And much more
Credits:
UxStyle memory patching: http://uxstyle.com
UltraUXThemePatcher: http://www.syssel.net/hoefs/software_uxtheme.php?lang=en
Windows 8 RTM for Windows XP: http://nasrodj.deviantart.com
Windows 10 Technical Preview Theme for Windows Vista: http://thevistas2004.deviantart.com
Windows 10 RTM Theme for Windows 7: http://mare-m.deviantart.com
Windows10 RTM Theme for Windows 8/8.1: http://cu88.deviantart.com
Taskbar UserTile/Mosaic/Aura: http://angelwzr.deviantart.com
OldNewExplorer: http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/170375-oldnewexplorer-117/
WinMetro: http://iobit.com/iobit-winmetro.php
Newgen: http://nsapps.net
RocketDock: http://rocketdock.com
Desktops: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/cc817881.aspx
Start Menu Reviver: http://www.reviversoft.com/start-menu-reviver/
UxStyle memory patching: http://uxstyle.com
UltraUXThemePatcher: http://www.syssel.net/hoefs/software_uxtheme.php?lang=en
Windows 8 RTM for Windows XP: http://nasrodj.deviantart.com
Windows 10 Technical Preview Theme for Windows Vista: http://thevistas2004.deviantart.com
Windows 10 RTM Theme for Windows 7: http://mare-m.deviantart.com
Windows10 RTM Theme for Windows 8/8.1: http://cu88.deviantart.com
Taskbar UserTile/Mosaic/Aura: http://angelwzr.deviantart.com
OldNewExplorer: http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/170375-oldnewexplorer-117/
WinMetro: http://iobit.com/iobit-winmetro.php
Newgen: http://nsapps.net
RocketDock: http://rocketdock.com
Desktops: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/cc817881.aspx
Start Menu Reviver: http://www.reviversoft.com/start-menu-reviver/
Changelog:
Version 7.0
-Changed .NET Framework requirement from version 4.0 to 3.5
-Fixed Start Menu Reviver installation bug on update
-Fixed Start Menu Reviver feature selection bug on Windows 7
-Fixed system files updating version detection bug on modern Windows platform
-Improved system files modification reliability
-Updated arrow button in logon screen
-Updated Resource Hacker to version 4.5.3.0
-Updated Start Menu Reviver to version 3.0.0.18
-Updated Start Menu color scheme to match with Windows 10 better
-Updated Windows Explorer icon from Windows 10 Anniversary Edition
Version 7.0
-Changed .NET Framework requirement from version 4.0 to 3.5
-Fixed Start Menu Reviver installation bug on update
-Fixed Start Menu Reviver feature selection bug on Windows 7
-Fixed system files updating version detection bug on modern Windows platform
-Improved system files modification reliability
-Updated arrow button in logon screen
-Updated Resource Hacker to version 4.5.3.0
-Updated Start Menu Reviver to version 3.0.0.18
-Updated Start Menu color scheme to match with Windows 10 better
-Updated Windows Explorer icon from Windows 10 Anniversary Edition
Version 6.0
-Added Hidden wallpapers from Windows 10 and Windows 10 v1511 (Threshold 2)
-Added OldNewExplorer on Windows 8/8.1 for slim Explorer like Windows 10
-Fixed system files modification incompatibility
-Fixed theme engine not working properly after reboot
-System files modification will use old Resource Hacker for Windows 7 and below for compatibility
-Updated logon screen background from Vishal-Gupta’s port
-Updated Resource Hacker software to version 4.2.5
-Updated system icons from Windows 10 v1511 (Threshold 2)
-Updated Windows 8.1 visual style with Windows 10 RTM Theme for Windows 7 by cu88
-Added Hidden wallpapers from Windows 10 and Windows 10 v1511 (Threshold 2)
-Added OldNewExplorer on Windows 8/8.1 for slim Explorer like Windows 10
-Fixed system files modification incompatibility
-Fixed theme engine not working properly after reboot
-System files modification will use old Resource Hacker for Windows 7 and below for compatibility
-Updated logon screen background from Vishal-Gupta’s port
-Updated Resource Hacker software to version 4.2.5
-Updated system icons from Windows 10 v1511 (Threshold 2)
-Updated Windows 8.1 visual style with Windows 10 RTM Theme for Windows 7 by cu88
Version 5.0
-Fixed permission problems to make changes in bundled features
-Fixed version detection bug allowing the installation on Windows 10
-Fixed wallpaper removal bug on Windows XP/Vista
-Updated Control Panel icon
-Updated logon screen wallpaper
-Updated Resource Hacker software to version 4.2.4
-Updated Start Menu color scheme to match with Windows 10 RTM
-Updated Start Menu Reviver to version 3.0.0.14
-Updated Windows branding
-Updated Windows 10 RTM wallpapers
-Updated Windows 7 visual style with Windows 10 RTM Theme for Windows 7 by mare-m
-Fixed permission problems to make changes in bundled features
-Fixed version detection bug allowing the installation on Windows 10
-Fixed wallpaper removal bug on Windows XP/Vista
-Updated Control Panel icon
-Updated logon screen wallpaper
-Updated Resource Hacker software to version 4.2.4
-Updated Start Menu color scheme to match with Windows 10 RTM
-Updated Start Menu Reviver to version 3.0.0.14
-Updated Windows branding
-Updated Windows 10 RTM wallpapers
-Updated Windows 7 visual style with Windows 10 RTM Theme for Windows 7 by mare-m
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Version 4.5
-Fixed Windows 8/8.1 activation problems after modifying system files
-Updated logon screen background/wallpaper from Windows 10 build 10147
-Updated modern theme colorization for Windows Vista/8/8.1
-Updated Resource Hacker software to version 4.2.0
-Updated system icons with new icons from Windows 10 build 10147
-Updated Start Menu color scheme to match with Windows 10 build 10147
-Updated user account frame with Windows 10 user account picture
-Updated Windows 10 build 10147 wallpaper with 4K resolution
-Updated Windows 7 visual style with Windows 10 Insider Preview Theme for Windows 7 by mare-m
-Fixed Windows 8/8.1 activation problems after modifying system files
-Updated logon screen background/wallpaper from Windows 10 build 10147
-Updated modern theme colorization for Windows Vista/8/8.1
-Updated Resource Hacker software to version 4.2.0
-Updated system icons with new icons from Windows 10 build 10147
-Updated Start Menu color scheme to match with Windows 10 build 10147
-Updated user account frame with Windows 10 user account picture
-Updated Windows 10 build 10147 wallpaper with 4K resolution
-Updated Windows 7 visual style with Windows 10 Insider Preview Theme for Windows 7 by mare-m
Version 4.0
-Added Windows 10 desktop icons in theme files
-Changed Windows 7/8/8.1 default theme to Metro UI
-Fixed Action Center icon not being updated on Windows Vista/7
-Fixed class not registered bug caused by sound tray icons
-Fixed Cortana-like search bar keep applying regardless of selected option
-Fixed Immersive UI option not being disabled on Windows 8/8.1
-Fixed x64 system files modification failure on Windows XP x64 platform
-Improved x64 system files modification using single method with better compatibility
-Updated logon screen background color from Windows 10 build 10130
-Updated navigation toolbar buttons from Windows 10 build 10130
-Updated Resource Hacker software to version 4.1.19
-Updated sounds scheme from Windows 10 build 10130
-Updated system icons with new icons from Windows 10 build 10130
-Updated TrueTransparency caption buttons from Windows 10 build 10130
-Updated Vista Drive Icon resources with drive icons from Windows 10 build 10130
-Updated Windows 10 cursor from Windows 10 build 10130
-Updated Windows 10 wallpaper with 4K resolution
-Updated Windows Vista visual style with Windows 10 Technical Preview Theme for Vista by TheVistas2004
-Updated Windows XP’s file copying dialog to match with Windows 10 layout
-Added Windows 10 desktop icons in theme files
-Changed Windows 7/8/8.1 default theme to Metro UI
-Fixed Action Center icon not being updated on Windows Vista/7
-Fixed class not registered bug caused by sound tray icons
-Fixed Cortana-like search bar keep applying regardless of selected option
-Fixed Immersive UI option not being disabled on Windows 8/8.1
-Fixed x64 system files modification failure on Windows XP x64 platform
-Improved x64 system files modification using single method with better compatibility
-Updated logon screen background color from Windows 10 build 10130
-Updated navigation toolbar buttons from Windows 10 build 10130
-Updated Resource Hacker software to version 4.1.19
-Updated sounds scheme from Windows 10 build 10130
-Updated system icons with new icons from Windows 10 build 10130
-Updated TrueTransparency caption buttons from Windows 10 build 10130
-Updated Vista Drive Icon resources with drive icons from Windows 10 build 10130
-Updated Windows 10 cursor from Windows 10 build 10130
-Updated Windows 10 wallpaper with 4K resolution
-Updated Windows Vista visual style with Windows 10 Technical Preview Theme for Vista by TheVistas2004
-Updated Windows XP’s file copying dialog to match with Windows 10 layout
Version 3.0
-Added Cortana-like search bar as removable option
-Added UltraUXThemePatcher auto-removal during installation
-Changed theme engine back to UxStyle with installer fixes
-Fixed bug that cause blank navigation pane on x86 software
-Fixed Microsoft .NET Framework requirement for start menu feature
-Fixed replacing system files bugs on x64 system
-Updated new system resources from Windows 10 build 10049
|-Logon screen background
|-System icons
|-System tray icons
|-Toolbar buttons
-Updated screen wallpapers from Windows 10 build 10049
-Updated Start Menu color scheme to match with Windows 10 build 10049
-Updated Windows 7 visual style with Windows 10 Technical Preview Theme for Windows 7 by mare-m
-Updated Windows 8/8.1 visual style with Windows10 TP 9926 Theme Windows 8.1 by cu88
-Added Cortana-like search bar as removable option
-Added UltraUXThemePatcher auto-removal during installation
-Changed theme engine back to UxStyle with installer fixes
-Fixed bug that cause blank navigation pane on x86 software
-Fixed Microsoft .NET Framework requirement for start menu feature
-Fixed replacing system files bugs on x64 system
-Updated new system resources from Windows 10 build 10049
|-Logon screen background
|-System icons
|-System tray icons
|-Toolbar buttons
-Updated screen wallpapers from Windows 10 build 10049
-Updated Start Menu color scheme to match with Windows 10 build 10049
-Updated Windows 7 visual style with Windows 10 Technical Preview Theme for Windows 7 by mare-m
-Updated Windows 8/8.1 visual style with Windows10 TP 9926 Theme Windows 8.1 by cu88
Version 2.0
-Added Cortana-like search bar to taskbar (Only Windows Vista or higher)
-Added Windows 10 build 9901 wallpapers
-Changed theme engine to UltraUXThemePatcher (UxStyle no longer works with latest updates)
-Fixed .NET Framework 2.0 verification that doesn’t work outside Windows XP x64
-Fixed start menu uninstallation bug that could prevent completing uninstallation
-Fixed system icons not being updated due to failure in clearing icon cache
-Updated system folder icons
-Updated system tray icons for Windows 8/8.1
-Updated Logon screen to match with Windows 10 build 9901
-Updated Modern theme’s colorization to match with Windows 10 build 9901
-Updated Start Menu color scheme to match with Windows 10 build 9901
-Added Cortana-like search bar to taskbar (Only Windows Vista or higher)
-Added Windows 10 build 9901 wallpapers
-Changed theme engine to UltraUXThemePatcher (UxStyle no longer works with latest updates)
-Fixed .NET Framework 2.0 verification that doesn’t work outside Windows XP x64
-Fixed start menu uninstallation bug that could prevent completing uninstallation
-Fixed system icons not being updated due to failure in clearing icon cache
-Updated system folder icons
-Updated system tray icons for Windows 8/8.1
-Updated Logon screen to match with Windows 10 build 9901
-Updated Modern theme’s colorization to match with Windows 10 build 9901
-Updated Start Menu color scheme to match with Windows 10 build 9901
Version 1.0
-Initial release
-Initial release
Requirements:
• .NET Framework 4.5.1 – Required for optional 3rd party apps
• .NET Framework 3.5 – Required for Windows XP/2003/Visa
• .NET Framework 2.0 – Required for Windows XP/2003 x64
• .NET Framework 4.5.1 – Required for optional 3rd party apps
• .NET Framework 3.5 – Required for Windows XP/2003/Visa
• .NET Framework 2.0 – Required for Windows XP/2003 x64
Note: .NET Framework 2.0/3.0 is required for Windows 8/8.1 but you just need to enable the built-in option by opening “Programs and Features” then “Turn Windows features on or off” then check the .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0) option.
Awards:
Softpedia – “Bring to your desktop the look of Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system.”
Softpedia – “Bring to your desktop the look of Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system.”
Brothersoft – “Now it’s time to make new standards of the world’s best transformation.”
DownloadTyphoon – “Windows 10 Transformation Pack will convert your XP, Vista or Windows 7 based system to look like Windows 10 and some of its features emulated.”
CHIP – “The new Windows 10 now: With the “Windows 10 Transformation Pack” transform your old Windows to look like Windows 10″
Windows8downloads – “The smart transformation pack enables you to apply a major uplift to your current operating system, be it Windows XP, Vista or 7, and try on several key aspects from the Windows 8 OS.” Free 12c financial calculator for mac.
Top4Download.com – “Windows 10 Transformation Pack 1.0 will transform your Windows 8.1/8/7/Vista/XP user interface to Windows 10, including Windows 10 Login Screen, Themes, Wallpapers, Cursors, Fonts, Sounds, Icons, Metro/Modern UI, Virtual Desktop, Start Menu and more.”
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Download Windows 10 Transformation Pack 7.0 at ThemeMyPC.net