SevenXP Pack

Despite being discontinued by Microsoft, XP remains a popular operating system especially dues to its reliability and user-friendly interface. However, users might occasionally want to tweak its looks and this where SevenXP Pack can come in handy.

However, it needs to be mentioned from the get-go that it should only be deployed by tech-savvy users or at least under the guidance of one, as it implies copying and replacing files to system folders and a simple mistake might lead to non-functional apps. Also, it is advisable to create backups of the replaced files, so as to be able to restore them in case anything goes wrong.

After these files have been copied, one also needs to actually install the *.theme files to the computer so as to make one’s XP resemble a Windows 7 PC.

Once all the steps have been completed, users will notice that the taskbar and the overall look of windows or menus have been revamped as inspired by the appearance of Windows 7.

The looks of some default Windows applications have also been customized, namely Notepad, Task Manager, Sound Devices or the Calculator got a more elegant interface.

To make sure that the new ensemble matches the desktop wallpaper, SevenXP Pack also includes such an image that can enhance the look of one’s PC - it does not necessarily need to be used, as any other image can also be displayed as the background.

In a nutshell, SevenXP Pack might be created for experts due to the numerous steps required during installation, yet once set up on the computer, even novices will not have a hard time getting used to the new look. Basically, it provides users with the stability of XP and the appealing interface of Windows 7.