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The latest edition of Vista Transformation Pack is version 9.0.1. You may get it from below

Download: Vista Transformation Pack 9.0.1

Under the Hood

The main function of Vista Transformation Pack is emulating the UI of Windows Vista. This task is achieved by replacing key system files within the computer with those that deliver the Vista experience. These files might include icons, taskbars, sounds, and animations.

The basic transformation revolves around the OS shell style that dictates the look and feel of Windows XP. By patching the system using UXThemePatcher, customization of the shell style is unlocked. With Vista Transformation Pack, this process is intrinsic and automated, giving you ready access to customizing your computer from the various options available to you during installation.

Designed for Functionality

The array of options gives you full control over the extent you can convert your system. With the basic set of Vista Transformation Pack options, it is capable of converting the following list of UI features:

Animations

Boot / Log on / Log off screens

Cursor set

Screensavers

Sound effects

System software theming

Taskbar

Toolbar

Visual Styles

Wallpapers

Window borders

These options and more can all be changed using the Welcome Center added by Vista Transformation Pack.

Bundled Software

Along with the standard shell style change, come several options for different third party applications that you can install. These range from adding start menu search functionality to adding toolbars, to adding sidebars.

Here is a list of available software bundled with Vista Transformation Pack:

LClock

A system tray replacement with an Aero UI. Includes a calendar replacement and is skinnable.

Thoosje’s Sidebar

This is a Windows Vista sidebar emulator. Contains built-in widgets akin to the real sidebar.

ViOrb

Improves on the limitations of the XP shell style by giving the illusion the start orb extends above the height of the taskbar, something otherwise not possible in Windows XP.

VisualToolTip

Allows for live thumbnails previews of open windows by hovering the mouse over the taskbar area.

ViStart

Replaces the Windows XP start menu with a Windows Vista start menu. Includes a real live search functionality and is skinnable.

Styler

This program adds taskbar extensions in the explorer windows and can switch the normal one for a Vista look-alike.

WinFlip

It emulates the Win+Tab window browsing function of Windows Vista and maps it onto Alt+Tab.

TrueTransparency

This emulates the Aero interface by adding transparent borders.

Good Shepherd: Your Guide to Vista

Vista Transformation Pack 8 User Guide With as many features as those offered by Vista Transformation Pack being available, transforming a system can prove to be an overwhelming and daunting task for the casual user. We here at Windows X Live realize that.

For a step-by-step guide to using and installing Vista Transformation Pack, you can choose to download the User Guide. Like the good shepherd, this guide can keep you from going astray from the transformation that you envision. This guide includes a download link to Vista Transformation Pack, images, step-by-step instructions, suggestions and extra information for helping you choose the options that allow you to get the best out of both the transformation pack as well as your computer.

Download: Vista Transformation Pack 8 User Guide (Not Available)

Beyond Basics: Enhancing Your eXPerience

Besides the third party applications included in Vista Transformation Pack, there are others that take you one step beyond the simple UI change and into the gray area separating XP from Vista.