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help please.

August 27, 2005 1:53:14 AM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
hi all.

i'm new to os customization and have so far done some minor tweaking to make my windows xp box more visually appealing but it's still not complete. i really want to use object desktop to change my gui but can't afford it right now. is there a FREE program out there that will let me do this until i save enough money for it? i read about another program called stylexp but that costs money too. any help is greatly appreciated - thanx!
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Reply #1 August 27, 2005 2:01:37 AM
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You can go to the Software tab at the top of page, and get the shareware versions of some of the Object Desktop core programs:

- WindowBlinds
- Icon Packager
- DesktopX
- Cursor XP

Throw in ObjectDock, and you will good for at least 30 days with all of them.

You can then download a limited amount of content for free from the libraries here at WinCustomize.
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Reply #2 August 27, 2005 2:20:57 AM
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They got's time limits?
I thought they didn't...just had limitations and nag screens.
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Reply #3 August 27, 2005 2:54:05 AM
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IconPackager is now a 30 day trial.
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thomasthomas
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Reply #4 August 27, 2005 5:12:05 AM
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hi all and thanx for your advice/help. in regards to the trial programs, any changes i make (i.e. icon changes), are they wiped out after i have to uninstall the program because i can't buy it?
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Reply #5 August 27, 2005 12:41:35 PM
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All you need to do, is use the program to restore the defaults (if offered by the program, if not just unload the program).

After restoring where possible with the program(s), unload all programs > right-click desktop > Properties > click Theme tab > select Windows XP in the Themes drop-down list > click "Apply".

Once you have Windows XP set back to defaults, you can safely uninstall the programs.

Hint - for Icon Packager, you will use the "Tools menu > Restore All Icons" > click Yes to confirm > click OK button. Repeat for Restore all Cursors, and Rebuild Icon Cache - both found under Tools menu. That will safely restore all to default.
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