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Royale Noir theme now officially available as Zune theme

download - comments - 3.11.2006

Creating A Bootable WinPE 2.0 USB Key

Windows Preinstallation Environment (PE) 2.0 is a slimed down version of Windows (hence all the MiniNT references) that used to be the exclusive domain of OEM's providers.
microsoft - comments - 7.2.2007

The high price of creating free ads

From an advertiser's perspective, it sounds so easy: invite the public to create commercials for your brand, hold a contest to pick the best one and sit back while average Americans do the creative work.
common - comments - 28.5.2007

Microsoft doesn't recommend creating Vista "Lite" with vLite

Some people have been turning to a utility called vLite, which out components of the operating system deemed unessential.
windows - comments - 2.2.2008

Windows 7 Build 7004 Is Win7 Beta 2?

The whole world is eagerly awaiting the official public release of Windows 7 Beta 1, widely speculated to be build version 6.1.7000.0 (or simply build 7000) in early January 2009, which may be as soon as within days.
windows - comments - 4.1.2009

Incoming - Real and fake Win7 patches

Microsoft has made available a patch to a Windows 7 bug in the Release Candidate (RC) and is preparing to roll out some “fake” test patches to verify Windows 7’s automatic-updating abilities this week.
windows - comments - 13.5.2009

Microsoft readies Win7 netbook specs

Microsoft is readying a set of maximum specs for Windows 7 netbooks –or, as Microsoft prefers to call them, “small notebooks” — that will likely dictate which PCs will qualify for lower per-copy Windows 7 pricing.
windows - comments - 22.5.2009

Microsoft readies Win7 netbook specs

Microsoft is readying a set of maximum specs for Windows 7 netbooks –or, as Microsoft prefers to call them, “small notebooks” — that will likely dictate which PCs will qualify for lower per-copy Windows 7 pricing.
windows - comments - 26.5.2009

Leaked memo hints at Win7 prices

Microsoft officials may not be ready to share the date of the Vista-to-Windows 7 upgrade program they preannounced this week. But Best Buy is.
windows - comments - 5.6.2009

Windows 7 E (Europe) Build 7264 Win7 RTM x64 English DVD

Microsoft Windows 7 E Build 7264 Win7 RTM x64 English DVD
windows - comments - 8.7.2009

New Default Theme for Firefox 2

There's a discussion going on in mozilla.dev.apps.firefox about "Changes to Fx2 Chrome" which is about proposed changes to the main browser window structure (buttons, layout, functions) that is exposed to users by default in Firefox 2.
common - comments - 13.3.2006

Download Ferrari Windows 7 Theme

In past we have covered set of beautiful themes for Windows 7 and also posted guide on how to create Windows 7 themes. Now here is something for Ferrari lovers.
download - comments - 13.8.2009

Windows 7 Theme & UI for iPhone

First of all i’d like to thank spintek and ebl4287 for releasing such an awesome Windows 7 theme for iPhone. Before getting started confirmed that your iPhone is Jaibreaked and you have installed OpenSSH in your iPhone through Cydia.
windows - comments - 19.8.2009

Download Style 7 Windows 7 Theme Generator

In past we have covered several windows 7 themes as well as guide on how to create Windows 7 theme now here is unique tool Style7 Windows 7 Theme Generator.
download - comments - 16.10.2009

How to Restore Default Windows XP Theme

So you have installed third party theme on your Windows XP and due to some reasons your theme files are corrupted and you don’t know how to revert back to official Windows XP themes.
download - comments - 22.10.2009

Royale Noir: secret XP theme uncovered

During Royale’s development (the XP Media Center theme), the graphic artists also produced a black version of the skin, sans the overused “glass” effect.
windows - comments - 30.10.2006

Mac OS X Snow Leopard Theme for Windows 7

Windows 7 Themes Gallery has been updated with three new themes – based on the original wallpapers pack from the upcoming Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 release.
windows - comments - 12.8.2009

Windows 7 RC Build 7100 OS X Theme Leopard

In past we have reviewed Leopard Transformation Pack 2 & Mac OS X Leopart theme to transform Vista to Mac OS X.
download - comments - 6.6.2009

Leaked Windows 7 Details: Theme Files, Gallery, Packs and Wallpaper Slideshow

While Windows 7 is still a taboo subject as far as Microsoft is concerned, with the company offering just crumbs from the feast that is Windows Vista's successor, details do manage to slip through, and the Redmond company has nobody to blame for it but itself.
windows - comments - 6.8.2008

Get Free Windows 7 Ultimate Signature Edition with Party Pack By Hosting Win7 Launch Party

In a new campaign to promote Windows 7, Microsoft is giving chances to Windows 7 enthusiasts around the world to be part of Windows history by hosting a house party to mark the official launch of Windows 7.
windows - comments - 4.9.2009

New Windows Standard Theme in Windows Vista

Many community members have expressed concerns over the visual experience of the Windows Basic theme, and, we heard you loud and clear. In fact, we too wanted something better, and we’ve overhauled this theme with an all new version. For those who haven’t been following the discussion, let me brief you on the issue.
windows - comments - 10.7.2006

The Windows 7 Desktop

Microsoft is laboring to deliver a new level of personalization, choice and control with the Windows 7 desktop, according to Senior Vice President, Windows and Windows Live Engineering Group, Steven Sinofsky.
windows - comments - 3.11.2008

Remote Desktop Connection 6.0

Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0, KB925876) provides a way to use any new Terminal Services features introduced in Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows Server Code Name “Longhorn”.
download - comments - 29.11.2006

The Desktop -- Time To Say Goodbye?

July 19, 2007 (Computerworld) When Paul Scheib at Boston's Children's Hospital goes shopping for PCs, his choice is more often a desktop than a notebook. Thanks to bdh734 for this article.
common - comments - 21.7.2007

Microsoft to bring Hotmail onto the desktop

Microsoft has started beta testing software that will take its Web e-mail onto the desktop.

This week, Microsoft served up the first test version of Windows Live Mail Desktop, a free Windows program that will let users manage multiple e-mail accounts. The software is designed to work with Windows Live Mail, the successor to Hotmail that is also in beta testing.
microsoft - comments - 31.3.2006

Windows Desktop Search 3.0 Beta 2

The search engine in WDS 3.0 is a Microsoft Windows service that is also used by programs such as Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 and Microsoft Office OneNote 2007.
download - comments - 23.8.2006

Windows Desktop Search 3.01

Windows Desktop Search (WDS) 3.01 is a minor update to Windows Desktop Search 3.0 that adds: support for indexing UNC files, additional support for enterprise deployment, and stability improvements.
download - comments - 20.2.2007

Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop

This is the Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 which includes an entire kit with a Bluetooth receiver, Wireless Entertainment Keyboard 7000, Wireless Laser Mouse 8000, and a mouse charger.
microsoft - comments - 11.3.2007

Windows Vista 3D Desktop

Microsoft indicated early that Vista will feature a three-dimensional interface with transparency, moving objects, anti-aliasing and other effects. Thanks to portos for this download.
download - comments - 10.7.2007

Vista Desktop Search Annoyance

I thought people might find this fix interesting because it annoyed the hell out of me when I first started using Vista. Thanks to pacpis for this news.
windows - comments - 5.9.2007

Windows 7 to add slideshow wallpapers and more!

Don't worry Windows 95 Plus! enthusiasts, Microsoft hasn't forgotten about you and your themes. A recently updated MSDN Library document shows that Microsoft hasn't just brushed themes under the carpet, but instead dusted it off, added some new polish and is even putting it under the spotlight.

The document "Creating and Installing Theme Files" (now edited) has been updated with several "additions to the .theme file format were made for Windows 7". They include: (Click Read More)

jcxp.net - 10.08.2008

Microsoft on Win7 UAC: 'Take the emotions out of the discussion'

The latest blog posts from Windows 7 engineers reveal this quandary: If the whole point of accelerating Win7 was to eliminate the Vista complaints, and the tool to accomplish that is generating more complaints, what do they do?..
betanews.com - 06.02.2009

Official theme support now integrated in Google Chrome 3.0

The latest developer build of Chrome now includes an official option to install themes into Google Chrome. It was reported earlier this week by Neowin that Google is preparing to launch a theme gallery. It looks like this has happened with the release of build 3.0.195.6. The option is offered under "Personal Stuff" and has the option to "Get Themes". Pressing the button redirects you to a webpage, that shows a whole array of new themes for Chrome. Applying the theme is as simple as pressing the "Apply Theme" button below the chosen theme, and a ".crx" file is downloaded. A restart of Chrome is not required to apply the theme.

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neowin.net - 07.08.2009

Vista Gets New Standard UI Theme

While Microsoft has always shown off Windows Vista with its new Aero user interface and "Glass" theme, not all customers will have the required hardware to power the advanced graphics. In turn, Microsoft has spruced up its Standard theme, which had been the subject of many complaints...
betanews.com - 10.07.2006

Windows 7 to add slideshow wallpapers, theme gallery and theme packs

Dont worry Windows 95 Plus! enthusiasts, Microsoft hasnt forgotten about you and your themes. A recently updated MSDN Library document shows that Microsoft hasnt just brushed themes under the carpet, but instead dusted it off, added some new polish and is even putting it under the spotlight.




winbeta.org - 06.08.2008

UxStyle beta now available

Rafael Rivera from Within Windows has announced that UxStyle Core beta now available for download. To give us some information on what UxStyle Core is, we'll start with a little history. Back in the Windows XP days, users were able to modify a system file called Uxtheme.dll and create custom .msstyle files, thus creating their own desktop themes to replace the default "Luna" theme. However, over time, patching went from just one file to multiple files and repatching was necessary when Microsoft would update the Uxtheme.dll files.

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neowin.net - 22.06.2009

.mobi Aims to Standardize Mobile Web

AT CTIA The theme of fixing the poor mobile Internet experience has been an overarching theme so far at this year's CTIA Wireless show in Las Vegas. .mobi's Alexa Raad thinks her company is about to solve that, and she sat down with BetaNews to tell us why...
betanews.com - 04.04.2006

Google preparing to launch theme gallery for Chrome

Last week, information was spread that Google planned to implement proper theme support within their Chrome browser. Just recently, people have discovered, in the developer builds of the browser, that the company has built in the theme support already. It was unclear how they'd plan to display said themes, though many suspected the obvious choice of an online gallery; now, however, TechCrunch is reporting that this has been all but confirmed, with several themes already having been discovered. TechCrunch states that the themes will be available at this link, which has obviously yet to go online, but you can already preview it if you have the very latest build of the Chrome browser.

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neowin.net - 03.08.2009

How to: Create custom wallpaper collections in Windows 7

Do you love customizing your Windows desktop? If you do, you'll love this trick! By default, Windows 7 includes several locations to choose pictures and desktop backgrounds from, such as Windows Desktop Backgrounds, Pictures Library, Top Rated Photos, and Solid Colors. In this article, I will walk you through the process of creating your own wallpaper collection through the registry, and how to customize it to your liking. This process will help you categorize and sort your wallpapers efficiently, and allow you to use a mix of categorized wallpapers with Windows 7's new automatic background shuffle without the need to lump everything together. Disclaimer: The steps in this article involve modifying the Windows registry.

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neowin.net - 28.07.2009

Snow Leopard to bring a new 'marble' appearance?

Apple has always said that the new version of OS X dubbed "Snow Leopard" would be about performance gains and not new visuals. With that in mind it has been circulating the web in resounding fashion that Apple will release a new theme for OS X when the product is launched. A mockup (below) gives a possible rendering of what the new theme may look like. There is not much else to go on but when a story gets this big it generally means there is some credibility behind the source. Keep your eyes peeled as it is expected that this theme will be unveiled anytime between now and the upcoming WWDC.

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neowin.net - 26.03.2009

Gmail offers new Inbox themes

Gmail owners, Google, wanted "to go beyond simple color customization" and have announced 30 new themes. There's many new themes to fit your style, a shiny theme with chrome styling, another one that turns your inbox into a retro notepad, nature themes that change scenery over time and even a weather theme that can rain on your mailbox. There's even an old school ascii theme (Terminal) to geek up your mailbox. Google have also done some work to Gmail's default look to make it "crisper and cleaner". To customise your inbox, go to the Themes tab under Settings.

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neowin.net - 20.11.2008

Royale Noir: secret XP theme uncovered

Sometime after the launch of XP, somewhere in Redmond, someone on the Microsoft design team was in the progress of developing something for Media Center. It was believed to be too powerful for public consumption and forever archived in the servers at 1 Microsoft Way.



Devoted Channel9 member W3bbo spotted an interesting theme on one of the people_ready television commercials airing in the States. After some dedicated searching, he finally uncovered this mystery XP theme by Microsoft. W3bbo writes,



"D uring Royales development (the XP Media Center theme), the graphic artists also produced a black version of the skin, sans the overused glass effect. The result is an aesthetic black skin named Royale Noir, it even works with Office 2003.



Since the skin was never released (or reached final adjustments) there are a few issues with it: some of the colors dont meet the overall feel (theyre too purple-ish compared to the greys of the bitmaps) and the inactive titlebars are a little too dark.


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windowsvistax.com - 31.10.2006

Google Fixes Desktop Search Loophole

Google has strengthened its Desktop Search tool so that it cannot be used any longer by hackers who are exploiting an unpatched vulnerability in Microsoft's Internet Explorer software.

Last week, Matan Gillon, an Israeli researcher, reported that he had found a way to use an Internet Explorer vulnerability in conjunction with Google Desktop Search to penetrate Windows PCs and obtain personal information from them.

There is a fault in the way that IE processes Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) rules, Gillon wrote in a Web posting. CSS, a method for creating common fonts and formats for Web pages, is used extensively on the Internet...
winbeta.org - 06.12.2005

Bring a little Bing into your Windows 7

The team over at Bing wanted to show off their support for the launch of Windows 7, by putting together the top images on Bing in June, July and August into a Windows 7 theme pack. The 20 very stunning photos are available for free, directly from Microsoft's Personalization Gallery. Microsoft's Bing team managed to group these images to help show off some of the Windows 7 features, with the personalization gallery feature. Windows 7 makes it easy to download, install and run a brand new theme pack with a few clicks of the mouse. The dynamic background theme packs interchange every ten seconds to one day (default 30 min), depending on user's preferences.

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neowin.net - 23.10.2009

Snow Leopard: New Marble Interface?

With every release of OS X, like most operating systems, interface changes are constantly being made. Snow Leopard, Apple's upcoming operating system, is yet to see any major UI changes in the currently available builds. However, a source has revealed a new theme that may be underway.

Recently leaked information states that Snow Leopard will use the Marble theme instead of Aqua. While not much is known about the new theme, Marble is expected to consist of a flattened Aqua look and pick up some elements from iTunes and iPhoto, unifying the style across the operating system.

Snow Leopard is expected to be released in this quarter.


jcxp.net - 15.01.2009

Ballmer: Yes on Windows 7 for netbooks, but maybe not a specific SKU

Did the Microsoft CEO really say what the financial press says he said about netbooks and Win7? Not really.

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betanews.com - 09.03.2009

Tech support firm expects bump in business from Win7

With Windows 7 in the wings, on-demand tech support firm iYogi is expanding its staff to accommodate an anticipated run on its services, especially from those moving off XP.



The New York-based firm, which offers remote technical support to consumers and small businesses, has increased its staff by more than 200 people. The company, which has 90,000 users around the globe, says it is anticipating that XP users will have the most trouble and the most questions.




winbeta.org - 17.09.2009

New Windows Embedded build brings new theme

User called marxo found a new Windows XP MCE-like theme in the latest CTP of Windows Embedded:

 This style can be found in the Windows Embedded Standard CTP Refresh. It's called "Embedded" and, along with the wallpaper, gets copied into the image if the Windows XP UI component is added. As it's digitally signed it works with any XP/Server 2003 install. The archive I uploaded below contains the Embedded folder and the Embedded.theme to be copied to %systemroot%resourcesthemes and the wallpaper in its original format and size.




winbeta.org - 09.10.2008

Microsoft says yes, will augment UAC in the next Win7 RC

In a stunning and maybe unprecedented accedence to public opinion this morning, Microsoft has announced it will take the emotion out of its discussion, and simply do something its users are asking for...
betanews.com - 06.02.2009

TiVo releases Desktop 2.7 for Windows

It's been just under a year since TiVo last updated its Desktop software which allows videos to be shared between a user's TiVO DVR and PC or other networked devices. Now there's a new version for both Desktop and Desktop Plus users...
betanews.com - 06.02.2009