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How to make Windows XP look like Microsoft

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Andrew Reyes44 Andrew Reyes44 NewcomerOP
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joined Aug 2009
#1 ·
I'm trying to figure out which software is actually worth using if I want to skin Windows XP to look like Microsoft. Right now I'm rocking a MacBook Air, but I've been thinking about trying some other setups too. Anyone got any solid recommendations? Thanks in advance!😉
crimsonridge44 crimsonridge44 Newcomer
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joined Jun 2007
#2 ·
I've been using this ISO pack lately, and honestly, it’s pretty solid 🙂
http://isso-sys.blogspot.com/
Taylor Morales31 Taylor Morales31 Member
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joined May 2014
#3 ·
Look, this Isso pack is top-tier, but let’s be real—the 5 beta version is a total mess with Explorer. It literally says right there in the description that it's still in beta and meant for testing purposes only, so expect bugs. But here’s the kicker: neither this nor any Isso pack can actually turn Windows XP into Microsoft. Microsoft is an entirely different beast compared to what these skinning packs are trying to achieve. If you actually want the look and feel of Microsoft, just install Microsoft. These packs aren't even close.

edit: @crimsonridge44 I see the final version just dropped. Alright, I'll give credit where it's due—the Isso pack is genuinely great if you just want to spruce up Windows XP and give it a facelift, but let's not pretend it's actually Microsoft, haha.
crimsonridge44 crimsonridge44 Newcomer
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#4 ·
Haha, I know it’s not quite on the level of Vista, but honestly, the interface looks way better than plain old XP.
I noticed Windows 7 is available too... might be worth giving that a spin.🙂
Andrew Reyes44 Andrew Reyes44 NewcomerOP
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#5 ·
Isso pack is actually pretty solid, and it'll serve me fine for now until I finally get some more RAM into my rig, because once that happens, I'm jumping straight onto Windows Vista Ultimate.😉👋
Taylor Morales31 Taylor Morales31 Member
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joined May 2014
#6 ·
crimsonridge44 said:Ha, look, I know it’s not quite on the level of Vista, but let's be real—the interface is miles ahead of plain old XP.
I see Windows 7 is available... hmm. Might actually be worth giving that a shot.🙂


Isso pack 7 is solid—it just looks better right out of the box. Everything feels more polished.

Andrew Reyes44 said:Isso pack is solid. It’ll serve me just fine for now, but once I finally get some more RAM installed in this rig, I'm moving straight up to Windows Vista Ultimate.😉👋


Forget about Vista—it’s a waste of time. Just push for Windows 7 already. 😛
copperdriver3 copperdriver3 Member
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joined May 2014
#7 ·
Does anyone have any ideas on how I can pull this off? image 😉
briskbison41 briskbison41 Active Member
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joined Sep 2009
#8 ·
copperdriver3 said:Does anyone have any idea how I can pull this off? image 😉

It looks great, but I honestly have no clue which program produces that effect.

OT: I'm running Isso pack 5, and it isn't a beta version; everything works perfectly fine (though I haven't actually tested out the Mac OS X Leopard style yet).
Right now, I'm using Isso pack 4.6
wearygull81 wearygull81 Newcomer
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joined Nov 2009
#9 ·
I had this total disaster of a Vista version, looked like Vista but definitely not anything like what you see in the picture
Noah Miller6 Noah Miller6 Active Member
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joined Jul 2010
#10 ·
copperdriver3 said:Does anyone have any thoughts on how to pull this off? image 😉


You're thinking of something like this:
http://www.windows7buzz.com/free-win...indows-xp.html

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