How to create your own custom Windows 7 theme?

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As above,how would i go about it and what software do i need?
I have photoshop and restorator but is this all i need,and if so where are the files i need to edit?
I had a quick look in windows/resources/themes/aero to see if i could modify it but it didnt pick up any available files.

Any help would be appreciated
Dan
 

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I also wonder this. Right now i'm using a custom theme that I found on DeviantArt.com and a couple rainmeter skins but I wish I knew how to create my own. :cry:
 

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Ok,i spent a while googling ,as you do,and found most people use Style Builder and i bought it,i really should not have any form of debit/credit card lol.

Now to look for some tutorials:)
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Blue Shards 1.0
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II 555 Black Edition Quad Core OC'd to 4.0GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M4A88T-M
Memory
G Skill RipJaw 1333MHz 4GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI raideon 4250 HD/XFX ATI Radeon 1GB HD4650
Sound Card
Realteck HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
2x 22" Widescreen HD Monitors
Hard Drives
500GB Sata 7500RPM
80GB IDE
PSU
850W OCUK Modular
Case
Antec Dark Fleet DF-30
Cooling
Titan Fenrir Pro (CPU)
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless
Mouse
Logitech Wireless
Internet Speed
24Meg
Other Info
Getting soon-
2TB 7200RPM HDD
+8GB RAM
30GB SSD
HD6950/70
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