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March 16, 2005 8:36:51 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
what program is the best to use to install Windows XP Skins, and i dont want one with extra features or crap.
just one that will do its job by keeping it up, doesnt use alot of memory or CPU thanx

the skins i would like to install are..
CopperdeckII
and
Link

i would like to no how to install both, the most easiest way, thanx for ya help
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Reply #1 March 16, 2005 8:59:22 PM
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WindowBlinds

https://www.stardock.com/products/windowblinds/

Some parts will not be skinned with the freeware version. I know the scroll for sure, but do not recall the others. Totally worth paying for though to get everything skinned.
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Reply #2 March 16, 2005 9:00:55 PM
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Windowblinds.. Apparently it uses less resources than XP themes.. if yiu really need that small amout of memory to play your games..just turn window blinds off while your gaming. You obviously arent enjoying anything that has to do with "Windows" while your gaming anyway..

Thats what I suggest,
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Reply #3 March 16, 2005 9:02:29 PM
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Download Windowblinds https://www.stardock.com/products/windowblinds/ and install the program. Just hit the download buttons for the windowblinds you want or click on the files you have downloaded already, i.e. copper_deck_2.wba. You can change skins from the display properties, appearence tab or the Windowblinds configuration panel.

Edit: "Yrgal is typing too sloooow!"
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Reply #4 March 17, 2005 2:15:01 PM
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wow thanx guys
the only problem is i installed it and it looks awesome
but most of the stuff doesnt effect
like the toolbars, the X in the corners, the roundness of the edges, and the start menu
nothing gets effected apart from the desktop
thanx for the replies guys
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Reply #5 March 17, 2005 2:26:39 PM
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but most of the stuff doesnt effect
like the toolbars, the X in the corners, the roundness of the edges, and the start menu
nothing gets effected apart from the desktop


Hmmm, one thing to try.. Do you have your desktop theme set to *XP style or the Classic Style.. you need to set it to Classic in desktop properties for Windowblinds to work properly..

Another thing to look at is the properties within Window Blinds itself..I never had to change any of the default settings in mine so I doubt the issue lay there..
Open Windowblinds to choose a skin - On the left hand side go through the list under *Settings and check or uncheck the box's that you want or do not want the skin to apply..
that should do it..

Hopefully one of these work for ya,
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Reply #6 March 17, 2005 9:21:52 PM
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thanx bro, worked out beutifully
and i can edit and use my own
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Reply #7 March 17, 2005 10:27:46 PM
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Simple question.
How do you use the boot skin after you download it.
When i open it, it says that it need a program.
What would that program be or how do i use it?
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Reply #8 March 17, 2005 10:29:44 PM
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You need Bootskin....there's a link to the site download page at the top of the bootskin library pages. Should also be linked in the Software page (the tab at the top).
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Reply #9 March 17, 2005 11:32:32 PM
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Soldja - your very welcome, glad it worked out for you.

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