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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows Vista
- Date added: August 24, 2009
- Total Downloads: 1,055,398
- Downloads last week: 11,379
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 53 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Seth Rosenblatt on January 29, 2008
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.
Publisher's description
From CodeGazer :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.
What's new in this version:
Version 1.3 improves the style patching process, the title bar text now looks better when maximized, and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and 2 are now fully supported.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.7 stars out of 53 votes
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Version: VistaGlazz 1.3
Pros: It makes windows in vista look more transparent.
Cons: That is all it does, nothing else.
Summary: Its a great fast software that lest you edit the system file so that your windows appears more transparent, and slim.
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Version: VistaGlazz 1.3
Pros: I like how it keeps the windows clear when maximized
Cons: I still haven't found any
Summary: It very cool and it works. Get it!!!
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Version: VistaGlazz 1.3
Pros: didnt get a chance to see if it was any good
Cons: i created a restore point before installing and after i installed my screen got blochty and faded so i went back to my restore point and all is good...would not try again.be sure to create a restore point
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Version: VistaGlazz 1.3
Pros: Worked fine on my Sony VGN-NR498E laptop.
I love it, because it lessens the time I need to spend modifying my laptop.
If you don't like it, it has the option to revert your dll's back to their original state.Cons: So far nothin' bad but I will keep a lookout.
Summary: Nice little program, would recommend to PC/laptop modders.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: VistaGlazz 1.3
Pros: Has the Aero look, a feeling of lightness.
Cons: I would like to be able to change the height of the toolbar.
Summary: Looks good and it is free!
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