WindowBlinds 0.50

CNET editors' review

Reviewed by: CNET Staff

No matter what themes, backgrounds, or colors you choose, certain aspects of Windows always remain the same. WindowBlinds doesn't revolutionize the functionality of Windows XP, but it does give you more control over the cosmetics through themes that change the taskbar and windows within the operating system. You'll find very good integration with XP in this release, as configuration options are easily accessible from the Windows Display Control Panel. The new WindowBlinds also gets high marks for performance; we found the skins loaded seamlessly after a couple of seconds. A performance slider lets users with slower PCs choose a setting that won't interfere with the normal operation of their machines. This release offers a few interesting thematic options, such as iSkin, which portrays the look and window control buttons of the Mac interface while retaining the functionality of the Windows Start menu. If you want to edit the themes through the program, you'll have to install the publisher's SkinStudio. Bored Windows users might get a kick out of WindowBlinds.

Publisher's description

From Stardock :

WindowBlinds is a utility that will change the way you look at Windows. It allows you to completely customize your desktop, changing the style of title bars, buttons, and toolbars. Click here for a screenshot. Windows buttons and checkboxes can be replaced by skins, and you can assign buttons to toolbars that will launch programs. You can create your own skins, or personalities, choose from the four that are included in the program, or download additional skins from the developer's Web site. You can also choose to exclude certain programs from WindowBlinds if you don't want to change their appearance. Version 0.50 removes various bugs and adds stability, speed, and new features. You can now make your icon text transparent and change the buttons on your taskbar.

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