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    XPize 5 Release 6 / 4.6

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    16.5 MB / Windows XP / 2003
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    Softpedia Editor's Review for XPize

    A resources transformation pack for Windows which replaces most of the non-XP icons

    Written by Giorgiana Bursuc on December 7th, 2011

    Microsoft attracted most of its fans due to Windows XP, the operating system that was both intuitive and powerful, managing to appeal to newbies and experts alike. As is the case with everything related to computers, users wanted to personalize their OS, thus prompting the development of apps that would change the visual appearance and sound scheme.

    XPize is such an application, meant to offer users the possibility to replace the standard icons and wallpapers with custom ones, closer to their own preferences and tastes.

    This software does not require any user input during installation until the point where one needs to choose the theme they want to install.

    Since they can preview in real-time each change they make, users can also modify elements of the theme, such as the Welcome Screen, the default wallpaper or the visual style, thus designing a truly personalized look for their PC.

    Furthermore, experienced users have the chance of showing their skills by selecting the level of customization, meaning they get to choose the which Windows programs are affected by the new theme (such as Internet Explorer 6 or Outlook Express) and which of them retain the standard appearance.

    Beginner users need not feel left aside when it comes to this type of personalization, since their expert buddies can burn the newly-configured theme to a Windows Setup CD then give it to the novices to install onto their XP computer.

    Another aspect worth mentioning is that this theme requires a backup folder in order for it to be safely uninstalled. Even if users have no plans to remove the theme when they install it, it is best to create this backup folder just to be on the safe side. This way, when choosing to uninstall, they will not need to modify any registry entries or look for leftover items.

    XPize description

    Here are some key features of "XPize":

    · Patches more than 150 system files without user interaction
    · Updates tons of old resources still existent in Windows XP coming from Windows 95/98/2000
    · Gives Windows XP a fresh new look, with new animations, icons and images
    · Installs some cool extras, such as a boot screen, logon screen, screensaver and more
    · Lets you create a custom Windows CD using the I386 Patching feature
    · Is compatible with nLite's hotfix integration
    · Has advanced switches to let you install it silently and with the components you want

    Requirements:

    · NET Framework 2.0

    What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

    · Added Windows Defender
    · IE7 patched by default
    · Added access.cpl
    · Added helpctr.exe
    · Added audiodev.dll
    · Fixed ieframe.dll
    · Added bitmap 290 in shell32.dll
    · Modified icon 3 in sysdm.cpl
    · Modified icon 101 in hotplug.dll
    · Modified icon 25 in setupapi.dll
    · Modified icon 129 in mailcfg.cpl

     Softpedia guarantees that XPize 5 Release 6 / 4.6 is 100% CLEAN, which means it does not contain any form of malware, including spyware, viruses, trojans and backdoors. [read more >]


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