Aero Theme visually similar to Classic Theme

[obones]

Hello,

I am currently using the Classic theme and I know this disables the Aero extensions and I know that if I want those extensions, I must use an Aero theme.
However, I like the classic theme because it uses less screen space for many items when compared to the default aero theme (well, at least I think so).
I know many don't like the quite "dated" look of the classic theme, but I happen to like it a lot as I've been used to it for a long time now and so feel "at home" when using it.
Now that I have Windows Seven installed, I'm willing to play a bit with the Aero effects but without loosing what are, to my eyes, the advantages of the Classic Theme.
So, I'm wondering if there was a theme somewhere that would be an Aero theme but still gives a very similar look to what the Classic theme gives.

Does anyone know of such a theme?

Regards
Olivier

 

[Tews]

Sorry, but I have never seen one like that...

 

[Bongo]

I do not know if it will work for you but go to
Control Panel \Personalization \ Window Color & untick Enable Transparency
Jerry

 

[status001]

Classic Aero
Classic AE by ~Saarineames on deviantART

or a bit less classic but still old
XP Aero
Luna port to Windows 7 -Aero- by =Satukoro on deviantART

 

[slowfiddler]

Sorry if this is illegal necroposting but I thought I would share the fruits of my efforts to make Windows 7 desktop look and behave like my old and sadly missed classic-themed XP. I have tried to include every step in a sensible order. I think the URLs seem safe and legit and I thoroughly virus-scanned all the downloads before I ran them on my system. All seems OK but don't blame me...!

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Task bar, right-click, Properties:
- Lock the taskbar: on
- Use small icons: on

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Desktop, right-click, Personalise
- Choose Windows 7 aero theme
- Exit

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Run UxStyle_Core_Jul13_x64.msi (installs a service "Unsigned Themes")
***Use at your own risk! Since posting, I have read about problems this causes during Windows updates. Google it.
URL: http://uxstyle.com/

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Copy file and folder in \classic_ae_2_5_3_final_by_saarineames-d5olcwr\Classic AE 2.5.3\Themes 2.5.3\2.5.3
to C:\Windows\Resources\Themes
URL: Classic AE 2.5.3 Final by Saarineames on DeviantArt

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Change desktop background colour to R:58 G:110 B:165

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Run Windows 7 Start Button Changer v 2.6.exe
Choose \classic_ae_2_5_3_final_by_saarineames-d5olcwr\Classic AE 2.5.3\Start Buttons (2.5.3)\6801.bmp
URL: Windows 7 Start Button Changer: Change Windows 7 Start Orb

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Desktop, right-click, Personalise
- Change mouse pointers
- Pointers tab, Scheme: (none)
- OK

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Right-click Computer, Properties, Advanced system settings, Advanced tab, Performance settings, Visual effects, Custom:
- Enable Aero Peek: off
- Enable transparent glass: off
- Show translucent selection rectangle: off
- Use drop shadows for icon labels: off
- Use visual styles: on
- OK

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Follow instructions in Create Quicklaunch toolbar article to restore the quicklaunch toolbar
rather than just pinning programs to taskbar.
URL: Add the Quick Launch Bar to the Taskbar in Windows 7

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Run ShellFolderFixSetup to install small app that remembers folder window size and position on close
and makes folder path appear in title bar
URL: http://www.sevenforums.com/free-dev...rfix-manage-folder-window-positions-size.html

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Follow instructions in Disable libraries in Win 7 to get rid of stupid libraries from Explorer
URL: How to Enable or Disable the Libraries Feature in Windows 7

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Done

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[SHABA]

There is a way set font BOLD of the current application on the taskbar?
With Classic AE 2.5.3 Final by Saarineames on DeviantArt the active button on the taskbar is similar to the other...
Thanks!