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SpyMaster356

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I have almost completed an cursor set for windows PC,
(forum: http://mystonline.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=336096#336096
Download: http://cid-b091414c6bb9e9b0.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Stuff/Uru%20Cursors?uc=1)
but i have the required stuff to make an theme for a windows PC.
(will most include: Fonts, icons, cursor set, background)

If you like me to do so, vote yes.
If you would like to help me with this, post ideas here: http://mystonline.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=336098#336098

Thanks

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Dan K

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Windows 7?

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SpyMaster356

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Most likely, but not sure, i have XP

Question to techiee with windows 7: Will a XP theme file work on Windows 7?

Heads up to those who would like this, but have no idea how to do the stuff need, An installer will do this for you.

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Dan K

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I don't believe it will due to the new interface that they kept from Vista.

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SpyMaster356

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ok then, new game plan, back to the drawing board (looks like will require a Windows 7 PC)
But untill then, Windows XP only

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tanshin

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Yeah, an XP Theme will not work with 7 or Vista (Patched).

XP uses .msstyle while 7/Vista use .theme as well as some various files for modifications of looks.

If I knew more about creating themes myself, I'd help out. If you are interested in Windows 7 design, I'd talk to the creator of Soft7 on Deviantart. He seems to know what he's doing. I don't believe you are required to have a 7 PC... however testing would be a pain.

I have 7 x64... just putting it out there Smile

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SpyMaster356

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I checked and my computer (XP) uses .theme files. Now i'm confused

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Unitearica

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xp themes do work for 7, but not vista. HOWEVER, to work with 7 there has to be some modifications done to .theme file. This is to include multiple ddesktop (rotating) screens, as well, if u want to add the additional options of startup and shutdown screens. There is some coding that has to be done too for the difference in how the .theme setup reads.

Another thing to consider is that there are some 7 themes that only work on the higher end of 7 and not the lower end of the OS. This is due to subtle changes in the OS theme properties and what is offered by the OS. Likewise, some of the 7 OS's dont allow the use of Aero properties (or are restricted) and thus if the theme has Aero properties, it may not work on all 7 OS's.

I do have my old 98/XP theme modded for 7, BUT, havent released it for 7 yet as I wish to continue the mod into seperate versions of the theme files, pending the 7 OS.

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SpyMaster356

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I had no idea what you just said.

If i can give you a completed XP theme, you can turn it in to a 7 theme.

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Unitearica

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not until next week sometime. Im on my laptop, which is only 7 starter. I would have to be at home with my desktop to do it, but yea. When I get home, I could turn it into a 7 theme.

However, there is a theme maker for windows 7. http://www.dl4all.com/software/17771-desktop-x-theme-creator.html It works well on Win 7. It was made for 2k, xp, and Vista, HOWEVER, I have made several win7 themes with it.

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SpyMaster356

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Wow. With that i might be able to make the KI the start button!!
But: I need Money for it. I'm trying to make the theme completely using freeware
I had tried all the downloads. All need Money

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SpyMaster356

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I have found a copy of Windows X, but the .rar file says it's password protected

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SpyMaster356

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I have a copy of desktop X that Works!!!! (and it's free too) Yahoo.

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SpyMaster356

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This is going to be fun!!!!

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