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dvvdv

macrumors member
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Aug 27, 2017
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smoker's lounge
Hey y'all, I just installed Windows 7 a few months ago and have recently started tweaking it to my liking! I'd like to take the time to show off my setup and maybe inspire others to do the same!

I'll start with my welcome screen, a nice surprise when I wake my laptop!
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Here's the finished desktop, it may look simple but a lot of work went into it!
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The Visual Style is Windows 7 Basic Black, it's very minimal without changing the style too much.
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You can find it here: Windows 7 Basic Black by cryeR on DeviantArt

And here's how it looks:
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The icons on the left are the official Vista icons, download them here:
Windows Vista - Icons by Bonkietje on DeviantArt
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Here are my fave or most used programs, in the start menu:
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My taskbar has a tweak, called 1UP Bins: Bins™, by 1UP Industries
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All my apps are hidden behind the icons in the taskbar!

That's all folks, haha. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please let me know, as thats the reason I made this thread! Hopefully y'all can appreciate my setup, and maybe give some feedback!
 

belvdr

macrumors 603
Aug 15, 2005
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How is the login wallpaper a surprise? You put it there. :confused:

It's funny you redacted the computer name but not your username.
 

maflynn

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May 3, 2009
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There's a product called Object Desktop that allows you to easily customize, and use themes for windows. You may have went through a lot of work needlessly.
 

dvvdv

macrumors member
Original poster
Aug 27, 2017
50
22
smoker's lounge
There's a product called Object Desktop that allows you to easily customize, and use themes for windows. You may have went through a lot of work needlessly.
Thanks for the tip! However, it is just as much fun to do it manually, I will check out that app anyway!
 
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