How to get aero start Menu/jumplist?

[Bluesfear]

How do you get the start menu and jumplist to be transparent/aero like the theme here: Windows 7 aero fixed by ~nullz0rz on deviantART? What files do you have to edit and how?

 

[MadSupra354]

Well, from looking at the download you'll have to put the 'aero_fixed' folder and file into C:\Windows\Resources you'll have to replace the explorer.exe. To do so, you'll have to Take Ownership of the existing explorer. The explorer is located in C:\Windows. After you take ownership of the existing explorer, rename it to explorer.bak. Then take the 64-bit or 32-bit explorer in the package from Deviant Art (The one which is according to your OS version) and place it in C:\Windows. When done, log-out and back in.
When you right like your desktop and go to Personalize, you should see the theme from Deviant Art.

 

[Bluesfear]

Sorry, but that's not what I meant. I know how to install the theme, but I want to replicated the same effect on my other theme without using the theme. Sorry I didn't clarify enough.

 

[Bluesfear]

I find out that it's something to do with the msstyles, but I just dont know what to change with the file, please help

 

[Bongo]

I find out that it's something to do with the msstyles, but I just dont know what to change with the file, please help

Make sure you use a copy of aero.mstyles to work on that way do not miss up the original.
You can use Ave's Windows7 Style Builder to make all the changes. Look at the text document in the zip file that I have downloaded it will show you the difference between the original aero theme(File 1) and a custom one(File 2) you linked to.
You will need to do 1 of these 2 ways of Enabling custom themes for it to work.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/34579-enabling-custom-themes-windows-7-a.html
Or
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/28377-theme-how-apply-custom-themes.html?filter

Jerry

 

[Greg S]

I find out that it's something to do with the msstyles, but I just dont know what to change with the file, please help

Make sure you use a copy of aero.mstyles to work on that way do not miss up the original.
You can use Ave's Windows7 Style Builder to make all the changes. Look at the text document in the zip file that I have downloaded it will show you the difference between the original aero theme(File 1) and a custom one(File 2) you linked to.
You will need to do 1 of these 2 ways of Enabling custom themes for it to work.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/34579-enabling-custom-themes-windows-7-a.html
Or
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/28377-theme-how-apply-custom-themes.html?filter

Jerry

Nice help Jerry! Do you know off hand which Style Builder headings in your text relate to the jumplist backgrounds etc. ?

 

[Bongo]

Nice help Jerry! Do you know off hand which Style Builder headings in your text relate to the jumplist backgrounds etc. ?

StartPanelComposited::StartPanelPriv <StartPanelPriv>.<12>.<default>:IMAGEFILE:FILENAME
file1 : IMAGE#779
file2 : IMAGE#878
for the image.

StartPanelPriv.<12>.<default>:TEXTCOLOR:COLOR
file1 : argb(0, 0, 0, 0)
file2 : argb(0, 0, 255, 255)
for the text color


In WSB it's at Start Menu > Panels > Aero > Top > JumpListUser for the image.
&
Start Menu > Panels > Basic > JumpListUser for the Text color
Jerry

 

[Greg S]

Nice help Jerry! Do you know off hand which Style Builder headings in your text relate to the jumplist backgrounds etc. ?

StartPanelComposited::StartPanelPriv <StartPanelPriv>.<12>.<default>:IMAGEFILE:FILENAME
file1 : IMAGE#779
file2 : IMAGE#878
for the image.

StartPanelPriv.<12>.<default>:TEXTCOLOR:COLOR
file1 : argb(0, 0, 0, 0)
file2 : argb(0, 0, 255, 255)
for the text color


In WSB it's at Start Menu > Panels > Aero > Top > JumpListUser for the image.
&
Start Menu > Panels > Basic > JumpListUser for the Text color
Jerry

Yes, while waiting for a reply, I went ahead and changed them. I'm torn between two looks. I like it but I'm keeping my backup in case I want to change back. I more question. What color controls the Pinned and Tasks labels of the Jumplist? Right now the blueish color of those blend in too much with my background.
Thanks

 

[Bongo]

Yes, while waiting for a reply, I went ahead and changed them. I'm torn between two looks. I like it but I'm keeping my backup in case I want to change back. I more question. What color controls the Pinned and Tasks labels of the Jumplist? Right now the blueish color of those blend in too much with my background.
Thanks

If it's where it says "Recent" at the top of the jumplist it's at Start Menu > Menus > Aero > PlaceList:ListView > GroupHeader > Heading1TextColor:Color
this also changes the recent list on the top right of the start menu when it extends.
Jerry

 

[Bluesfear]

how about for start menu?

 

[Bongo]

how about for start menu?

Did you look at post #5?
If so what do you want to know?
Jerry

 

[Bluesfear]

I am really new to this custom theme thing, so I am not sure what I am looking at in the .txt file (I know its the differences between the two msstyles).

Could you provide the same info like for the jumplist, because that was really easy to understand. I changed the image file 878.png like you said and now my jumplist has aero on it. I wish to do the same for the start menu as well.

 

[Greg S]

Hi Jerry, one remaining item. The system menu with no pinned items shows black.

 

[Bongo]

I am really new to this custom theme thing, so I am not sure what I am looking at in the .txt file (I know its the differences between the two msstyles).

Could you provide the same info like for the jumplist, because that was really easy to understand. I changed the image file 878.png like you said and now my jumplist has aero on it. I wish to do the same for the start menu as well.

I can give you the location numbers but if you are not using Windows Style Builder it will do you no good there are some properties that need changed to give the start menu transparent. So if you purchase WSB I will be able to help more.
Jerry

 

[Bongo]

Hi Jerry, one remaining item. The system menu with no pinned items shows black.

View attachment 156051

That happens it's not supposed to be a transparent image for the jumplists so that's the trade-off.
Jerry

 

[Greg S]

Hi Jerry, one remaining item. The system menu with no pinned items shows black.

View attachment 156051

That happens it's not supposed to be a transparent image for the jumplists so that's the trade-off.
Jerry

Ok, thanks. I just wanted to make sure to have done all that I could and that I hadn't done it wrongly.

 

[Bluesfear]

I am really new to this custom theme thing, so I am not sure what I am looking at in the .txt file (I know its the differences between the two msstyles).

Could you provide the same info like for the jumplist, because that was really easy to understand. I changed the image file 878.png like you said and now my jumplist has aero on it. I wish to do the same for the start menu as well.

I can give you the location numbers but if you are not using Windows Style Builder it will do you no good there are some properties that need changed to give the start menu transparent. So if you purchase WSB I will be able to help more.
Jerry

yeah, I have WSB installed.

 

[Bongo]

I am really new to this custom theme thing, so I am not sure what I am looking at in the .txt file (I know its the differences between the two msstyles).

Could you provide the same info like for the jumplist, because that was really easy to understand. I changed the image file 878.png like you said and now my jumplist has aero on it. I wish to do the same for the start menu as well.

I can give you the location numbers but if you are not using Windows Style Builder it will do you no good there are some properties that need changed to give the start menu transparent. So if you purchase WSB I will be able to help more.
Jerry

yeah, I have WSB installed.

Give me some time & I will get it for you. I may not get to it until the AM
Jerry

 

[Bongo]

#1
Add the properties outlined in red to the four areas outlined in red.

Click on add properties

Choose the properties and click OK

Check the box

#2
Remove this property outlined in red to the four areas outlined in red.

Choose the property and press Delete Property button and then choose Remove It

#3
Export the images outlined in red and Import the images back in the same place in your msstyles

Jerry

 

[Bluesfear]

that worked out great, thanks alot. One last question, how do I change the start menu text, right now it is black text.