Create Aero Theme thats visually similar to Windows Classic?


  1. Posts : 29
    Windows 7 64 Bit
       #1

    Create Aero Theme thats visually similar to Windows Classic?


    Since there does not seem to be any way to use the Windows Classic Theme with hardware acceleration, has any one make an Aero theme that's visually similar to Windows?

    I got an aero theme that's closer in style to classic using the Advanced Window and Colour settings (and turning off window shadows etc), but its still does not look quite right (yet)

    Maybe using Ave`s Style Builder?

    I`ve spent many hours looking for a solution to the Classic Desktop redraw problem, and this is my last hope!

    Edit: I`m already using Classic shell, not fussed about task bar etc, I just want my (with correct desktop draw) Classic Windows back!

    Thanks.
    Last edited by Lakes; 19 Jan 2013 at 12:57. Reason: Added text
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 12,120
    Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
       #2

    If you want to make a theme Windows Style Builder is the way to go.

    Here is a nice classic aero theme Classic AE 2.5.2 by ~Saarineames on deviantART You will need to do 1 of these 2 ways of Enabling custom themes for it to work.
    Enabling Custom Themes - Windows 7
    Or
    Theme - How to Apply Custom Themes

    Jerry
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 29
    Windows 7 64 Bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    That looks perfect!

    Thanks!!
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 12,120
    Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
       #4

    You're welcome

    If you need help let me know.

    Jerry
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 29
    Windows 7 64 Bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Everything works great now, just one little niggle with the FireFox ToolBar.

    As you can see FireFox still has the Glow Text effect and the colour does not match the menu/window.

    To be honest I can live with it, but it would be nice if it could be fixed.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Create Aero Theme thats visually similar to Windows Classic?-firefox-toolbar.jpg  
    Last edited by Lakes; 20 Jan 2013 at 12:48. Reason: Added text.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 12,120
    Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
       #6

    Not much can be done for that, but you could look for a Firefox theme that would look like the classic theme.

    Jerry
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 29
    Windows 7 64 Bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Ok, will do.

    Thanks.

    Edit: I used the Firefox Persona plugin, very easy to use.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Create Aero Theme thats visually similar to Windows Classic?-firefox-toolbar.jpg  
    Last edited by Lakes; 20 Jan 2013 at 19:01. Reason: Added Text
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:22.
Find Us