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    Windows 7 themes for other OS

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    by mageerauldmfhka ·

    (ot directly relavent to windows 7, I apologise if this is slightly off topic)

    I am a fan of the windows 7 style, and I really want to recreate the look and feel on another OS. I wish I could just use the real deal as my main os, but the lack of software support is an issue for me. So I have settled on theming a different os to look like windows 7. Does anyone know of any theming guides? Would it be worth downgrading to windows 10 first and theming that? Thanks

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    • #4201902
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      Re: Windows 7 theme

      by kees_b ·

      In reply to Windows 7 themes for other OS

      On my desktop here I’m using OpenShell from https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu . That’s enough for me. But maybe not for you.

    • #4207120

      Reply To: Windows 7 themes for other OS

      by willyjim999 ·

      In reply to Windows 7 themes for other OS

      Sure thing! To make Windows 10 resemble Windows 7, start by using a patch tool like “UXThemePatcher” to enable custom themes. Find Windows 7-style themes online and apply them. Use software such as “Open-Shell” to tweak the Start Menu and hunt for icon packs, cursor sets, and wallpapers that mimic Windows 7. For Linux, choose a customizable desktop environment like Cinnamon and install compatible themes and icon packs to achieve a Windows 7-like appearance. Always back up your system before making changes and ensure downloads are from trustworthy sources.

      Note: unrelated link removed by moderator.

      • This reply was modified 11 months, 3 weeks ago by willyjim999.
      • This reply was modified 11 months, 3 weeks ago by Avatar photokees_b.
    • #4240729

      Reply To: Windows 7 themes for other OS

      by mark562kaspar ·

      In reply to Windows 7 themes for other OS

      To recreate the Windows 7 style on another OS, you can find theming guides online that provide step-by-step instructions. Downgrading to Windows 10 is not necessary for theming; you can apply Windows 7 themes directly to your current OS using available customization tools.

      • This reply was modified 6 months, 3 weeks ago by mark562kaspar.
      • This reply was modified 6 months, 3 weeks ago by Avatar photokees_b.
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