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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: April 16, 2009
- Total Downloads: 487,900
- Downloads last week: 2,576
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 90 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
If you like the look of Vista, but don't want to upgrade Windows XP, this suite of desktop applications makes it easy to emulate most aspects of Microsoft's controversial operating system. It doesn't replicate the Aero theme, but what it does do is take existing XP emulations of parts of Vista and combine them under one installer.
To replicate the sidebar, the program installs Yahoo Widgets. For the Start menu, the publisher uses its own XP Start menu replacement, Vista Start Menu. And for the look of Vista, Microsoft's own Vista desktop theme for XP is included. The Yahoo and Microsoft solutions are the most elegant, while OrdinarySoft's Vista Start Menu has never quite worked right for us. It's bloated and feels chaotic, although it is free.
Overall, the hodgepodge of programs works fine, even if some users might feel mislead for thinking this was one unified solution to their Vista desires. However, these applications are available on their own and this round-up doesn't bring anything new to the table.
Publisher's description
From OrdinarySoft :Bring innovation into your work without buying a new PC or a system. The best freeware safely installed. The package contains time-tested developments of Microsoft and Yahoo, as well as a convenient substitute--Vista Start Menu. The items of the package complement each other, and do not disrupt your work.
Version 3.11 is a bug fixing release.
What's new in this version:
Resolved minor bugs/issues
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.7 stars out of 90 votes
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Version: Transform XP to Vista 3.11
Pros: Transform your usual XP theme to Vista..
The great thing is, your PC will not lack..Cons: None..Really enjoy using this theme..
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Version: Transform XP to Vista 3.11
Pros: looks way better than windows xp
Cons: none none none
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Version: Transform XP to Vista 3.11
"Have Vista too but like this better."
Pros: See everything with one click.
Cons: No right side bar with clock.
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Version: Transform XP to Vista 3.11
"Absolutely Brilliant Product, Must Get For Anyone!"
Pros: Brilliant design , great looks and great start bar
Cons: nothing much really
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Version: Transform XP to Vista 3.11
"Best Thing ever if you want to get a windows vista look"
Pros: looks great on your PC
Cons: still got XP start button
Summary: this is a great product and would highly reccommend it!
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