[align=center]i like customizing my desktop. so i jz thought that it will be fun sharing it wif u guyz..
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this tutorial will show u how u can transform ur original xp desktop to mac. ^^
without using any transformation software such as windowsblind, which can slow down ur pc.
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This is the original look of windows xp
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp.jpg[/img]
We'll turn it to this.
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp16.jpg[/img]
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ok 1stly, make a restore point(just in case)
Go to start->all programs->accessories->system tools->[b]System restore[/b]
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp1.jpg[/img]
[b]In order to use custom themes or MSStyles on your computer you need to patch up your Uxtheme.dll file. Otherwise you can only use signed themes that are created by Microsoft.[/b]
To replace the uxtheme.dll, follow the method of the link given below
http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/1088/how_to_patch_uxtheme_dll_file_xp_home_pro/
done replacing? download this theme
[url]http://rapidshare.com/files/150850471/Panther.rar[/url](clean)
done downlading?
open it.
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp29.jpg[/img]
Extract it to [b]C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes[/b]
Now go to ur desktop, right-click and click properties. go to the appearance tab.
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp7.jpg[/img]
Under Windows and buttons:
Select panther
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp8.jpg[/img]
Click Apply!

Do u got sumthing that look like this?
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp9.jpg[/img]
i bet u do~

lol
Next we will find a nice looking mac wallpaper.
Open ur browser, and go deviantart.com
Under the all categories, go to customization -> wallpaper
in the search bar, type "mac" and press enter
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp10.jpg[/img]
lots to choose from!

choose which suits ur taste.
but for this, we'll use this
http://aerocloud.deviantart.com/art/Mac-85257303
save it to ur hardisk and set it as your desktop background
wala~
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp11.jpg[/img]
Ok now for the dock.
download this. ->
http://rapidshare.com/files/150501675/RK_Launcher.rar(clean)
Extract it, open the folder, and double-click rklauncher.exe
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp13.jpg[/img]
..hmm..weird ryt?
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp19.jpg[/img]
[color=red]notes : the icon might appear difrently as what is displayed here. u can find lotsa dock icon at deviantart.com

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we gona set it on top.
right click on any empty space on the dock and click setting
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp20.jpg[/img]
go to the position tab, and click top
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp21.jpg[/img]
wohohohoho~~
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp22.jpg[/img]
now hide ur desktop icon!
right click on ur desktop -> arrange icons by -> untick the show desktop icons
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp12.jpg[/img]
..wait a few second and it will be gone~FOREVERRRR hahaha no joking.

u can unhide it back by doing the same thing

woooot do u got this?
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp14.jpg[/img]
next, hide the taskbar.
right click on the taskbar and click properties.
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp23.jpg[/img]
Check "Auto-hide the taskbar"
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp24.jpg[/img]
click apply~
^_______^
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp18.jpg[/img]
now add some [b]widget![/b]
wtf is widget?? [url=http://theftalk.com/t40553-Yahoo-Widgets.html]click here[/url]
this is the final look. wooot.
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp16.jpg[/img]
u can always change the background
![;]](img/smilies/wink.gif)
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp26.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp27.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp25.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/unmaskedluke/xp28.jpg[/img]
THATS IT!

sorry if i make this tutorial tooo long.

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Last edited by unmaskedluke (2008-10-04 10:14:41)