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Free
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Downloads:
858,247
- Operating Systems:
Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista, Windows Vista AMD 64-bit, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista 32-bit
- Additional Requirements:
Windows Vista, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
June 04, 2009
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Publisher's description of VistaGlazz
With this simple application you can easily modify your Windows Vista installation to use custom styles and modify your Aero style to use the glass effect on maximized windows. It's a lot easier than patching your system manually.
Version 1.2 supports Windows Vista Service Pack 2, has an improved patching process, faster startup and many general fixes/optimizations.
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Editor's review of VistaGlazz
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- "Pretty up Windows Vista"
- Reviewed on: January 29, 2008
- Version reviewed: VistaGlazz 1.2
This is app is extremely simple, but performs an essential and possibly complicated task for Windows Vista customizers. It patches several DLLs that control Vista's appearance so that users can alter Vista to their liking. It's also freeware, making it a viable workaround for those who want to tweak Vista but don't want to pay for it. It also changes Aero so that it stays in effect on maximized screens.
There's not much else to the program. It absolutely will not work with Vista Service Pack 1 Release Candidates. If you install Vista Glazz before removing the SP1 RC, simply uninstall the app and then SP1, and then reinstall the program. The interface is basic, there are no skins provided, and the EULA gives off the vague stench of unfounded fear.
Nevertheless, if you're looking for a simple solution to a potential nightmare, Vista Glazz may be the first step you'll need to take to pretty up Vista just the way you want.
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Version: VistaGlazz 1.2
Pros: Now works with Windows Vista SP2.
Cons: None as far as I concerned.
Summary: If you want to use third-party visual styles in Vista, you need to patch some system files to do so. This software will do it automatically for you (need to restart though). Then, many great visual styles from sites like Neowin can be used in Vista.
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Version: VistaGlazz 1.2
Pros: Gives your os a wardrobe suitable for exibition.
Cons: Wish there were even more bells'n whistles...
Summary: I used the previous release of this gizmo and was impressed with it's stunning effects THEN Microsoft decided to upgrade my vista home premium to service pack 2 and all hell broke loose.. Nothing worked and the program was useless.. Now they've caug... read more >>
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Version: VistaGlazz 1.2
"Makes Vista Look Like Microsoft Should Have"
Pros: Works like a charm
never stops workingCons: If you mess up the installation .. the corrupt patch error is a pain!
Summary: Everyone with vista should have this.
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