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Key Details of WinMetro

  • Apply the Metro Look on old versions of Windows.
  • Last updated on
  • There have been 7 updates
  • Virus scan status:

    Clean (it’s extremely likely that this software program is clean)


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Editors’ Review

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WinMetro transforms your Windows 7 desktop into a tiled display that mimics the look of the Windows 8 interface in style and substance. If you like the look of the new Windows but don't want to have to upgrade your operating system, this app provides a convenient alternative.

There is a helpful tutorial that pops up when you first install WinMetro that gives you a good overview of the features of the interface and where to find everything. The WinMetro home screen has the tiled look of Windows 8 and uses the same colors. Clicking on one of the tiles opens the respective program, and there are icons for Menu, Power, and to close the app in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. If you want to switch back to your normal desktop without closing WinMetro, you can just move your mouse to the lower left-hand corner of the screen and click the icon that pops up. Switching back and forth this way is quite convenient, and can make it more efficient for you to find certain kinds of programs.

WinMetro will work with Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP, so no matter how old your operating system is, you should have no trouble giving it a facelift. The tiles that populate the home screen of the app include links to your calendar and clock, photos, Internet Explorer, Bing, maps, skydrive, Facebook, Twitter, sports, news, weather, and more. Overall, this is a fun app to try if you're ready to try out the Windows 8 experience without actually upgrading your system -- and it's free to use.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.2.0.702
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 7
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
23,998
Downloads Last Week
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Developer’s Description

Apply the Metro Look on old versions of Windows.
WinMetro is specially designed to bring the newly introduced Windows 8 Metro UI to Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. It offers an easy solution for old versions of Windows users to try and enjoy the tile based Metro UI. By displaying useful information such as weather, calendar, news, stocks, and frequently used programs, it turns your desktop into an informative and productive work station. It also offers the option to boot to Metro Start Screen directly.

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