Windows 10 Transformation Pack Changelog

What's new in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 7.0

Jan 3, 2017

Changed .NET Framework requirement from version 4.0 to 3.5
Fixed Start Menu Reviver installation bug on update
Fixed Start Menu Reviver feature selection bug on Windows 7
Fixed system files updating version detection bug on modern Windows platform
Improved system files modification reliability
Updated arrow button in logon screen
Updated Resource Hacker to version 4.5.3.0
Updated Start Menu Reviver to version 3.0.0.18
Updated Start Menu color scheme to match with Windows 10 better
Updated Windows Explorer icon from Windows 10 Anniversary Edition

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 6.0 (Dec 3, 2015)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 5.0 (Aug 3, 2015)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 4.5 (Jun 24, 2015)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 4.0 (Jun 13, 2015)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 3.0 (Apr 28, 2015)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 2.0 (Dec 27, 2014)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 1.0 (Oct 13, 2014)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 9.1 (Jul 23, 2014)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 9.0 (Jul 14, 2014)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 8.1 (May 1, 2014)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 8.0 (Feb 17, 2014)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 7.0 (Mar 21, 2013)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 6.5 (Nov 8, 2012)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 6.0 (Sep 7, 2012)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 5.0 (Sep 7, 2012)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 4.0 (Sep 7, 2012)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 2.0 (Oct 3, 2011)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 1.0 (Aug 25, 2011)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 5.1 (Mar 31, 2011)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 5.0 (Dec 29, 2010)

Added automate User Account Control deactivation upon checking
Added changing desktop wallpaper during transformation
Added completed set of Windows 7 wallpapers
Added Gavatx's Rainbar in Vista compatibilities exclusion list as there's already Windows Sidebar in Vista
Fixed bugs that some options are not saved in registry during installation
Fixed currupt system sounds scheme in Windows Vista after uninstallation
Fixed logon screen system files modification to not change system font in non-English MUI (Requires uninstall for older version)
Fixed setup files detection glitches in Windows XP/2003 x64 Edition
Fixed system files modification critical error for integration with Windows XP/2003 x64 Editions
Fixed system files modification compatibilities with non-English edition OS
Fixed Welcome Center not running on startup after installation on x64 operating system
Fixed x64 system files modification incompatibilities for some systems
Improved transformation process for faster and better performance (This involves a lot of work in various places and they're all technical stuff)
Optimized Deferred Launcher's startup sequence and delay time for better resource utilization
Removed minimum hardware requirements for 3rd-party applications but still keep recommended specifications in list
Shortened installation sequence UI for smoother process
Updated 3rd-party applications hardware requirements specifications
Updated screensaver to Windows 7 logo
Updated TrueTransparency
Core program to version 1.4
Optimized blurring interval for better system performance
Rebuilt SevenStyle skins based on Seven structure with real reflections
x64 application support
Updated ViGlance to version SE2 build 1276
Added Drag shortcut support
Added Hyprid Jumplist support
Added Shift+Left click opens new instance
Fixed 64-bit application compatibilities
Fixed multi-monitor compatibilities
Fixed UI and code refinements
Optimized timer interval and program configuration
Updated default skin
pdated ViStart to version 2.0 build 3738
Added blur support (experimental)
Added run functionality in searchbox
Optimized programs discovery routine with better program support
Optimized UI rendering for better performance
Updated Welcome Center
Added back button in ui navigation control
Added system files repair list in repair page and Repair alert with red text
Fixed icon and text UI placement
Removed using system files from backup source in uninstallation
Reworked Removal UI with installed components verification to ensure safety of uninstallation
Updated backup files status indicator to available/not available (no need for overwritten check)
Windows 7's additional user pictures and wallpapers will no longer be removed (few MBs being too insignificant for TB storage)
Updated UXTheme patching engine to deepxw's universal theme patcher

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 4.0 (Dec 2, 2009)

Added giannisgx89's "Windows 7" visual style for Windows Vista
Added localization support with some fixes in wording and correction (You can modify vilang.sif for program to read in other languages. It may not work on languages with IME unicode charset though)
Added more system files modification for Windows Vista
Shell Elements (Start Menu, Explorer)
Startup Animation
Tray Icons Set
dded uxtheme.dll patching for custom theme compatibilities in Windows XP x64 Edition and Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Added Windows setup files selection warning for people who use this normally but curious about it
Added x64 system files modification support (Requires .NET Framework 2.0 or higher)
Fixed 3rd-party applications startup conflicts with installation in configuration file
Fixed boot screen not applying in some operating systems
Fixed directory writable checking before preserving vtp.sif in local directory (CD, Network, etc.)
Fixed exiting application when unsupported OS detected for uxtheme.dll patching instead of disabling uxtheme.dll patching
Fixed launcher executable not being removed after uninstallation
Fixed program not loading default configuration when vtp.sif isn't present
Fixed "Sevenlize basic desktop theme components" in Personalization to not apply default visual style when not selected
Fixed some message boxes interrupting unattended transformation
Fixed theme configuration bug when WindowBlinds isn't installed
Fixed Vista Rainbar gadgets positioning compatibilities with Windows Vista/x64
Fixed Vista Rainbar not clearing startup settings when not installed in Personalization dialog
Fixed WindowBlinds skin detection bug in Welcome Center
Removed TrueTransparency from unsafe applications list but will be disabled when Windows Aero is running
Removed Disable unsafe configuration that may harm system option since there's no longer unsafe application available
Updated multi-language support in logon screen and separated system files to modifying system files section
Updated service pack checking compatibilities with x64 and non-RTM builds
Updated system files verification to perform less file transfer operations
Updated TrueTransparency to version 1.3 with x64 and blur support
Updated ViGlance to version 1.0 build 1210 (Fixed pin saving)
Updated ViStart to version 2.0 build 3686
Added Windows 7 User Interface (Windows X's version)
Added Windows 7 Orb
Added Layout.xml for skin customization
Added Backwards compatibility with ViStart 6 skins
Added Greek language setting to Language Changer
Fixed Frequent items re-aligned to be more like Windows 7
Fixed Explorer keeps crashing randomly
Fixed Start button sometimes freezes
Fixed Games or full screen applications cause ViStart to sometimes stop being invoked
Fixed Sometimes ViStart disappears
Fixed Taskbar disappearance bug
Fixed Winkey combo-block bug
Fixed Poor interaction with ViGlance
Fixed New Programs Installed (Old Start Menu) bug
Fixed Floating Objects & Dual Screens bug
Fixed 64bit Support
Fixed Textbox invoke delayed focus
Fixed Invoke speed is about 9x faster
Fixed Font/Text not appearing on the right of the start menu
Fixed Blank hover image on Power menu and Frequently used programs
Fixed Recent items doesn't appear on Windows Vista and Windows 7
Fixed Recent items menu is more responsive (26/10/2009)
Fixed Full support for Windows 7 x64/x86
Fixed Unresponsive/slow recent items menu in Vista and 7
Fixed The invalid picture bug
Fixed ViStart not loading the correct user picture in Windows Vista
Fixed Clear frequently used programs list tickbox in options sometimes doesn't work
Updated Windows Seven visual style
Start panel logoff buttons
Taskband group menu background and text color
Taskband scroll bar
Taskbar sizing bar
Updated Windows startup sound with ones from imageres.dll instead of default sounds scheme

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 3.0 (Sep 10, 2009)

Added automate configuration on startup for first-run user account
Added deferred 3rd-party applications startup
Added system files modification support for Windows Vista including
Branding
Main icons set
Logon screen background
Fixed Disable unsafe configuration that may harm system in Welcome Center being disabled in Windows Vista
Fixed icon size not restoring to 32x32 after uninstallation in Windows XP/2003
Fixed MS Sans Serif font option not being configured
Fixed out-dated settings of first-time configuration in Welcome Center
Fixed system files verification reporting "Repair Needed" when both system file and backup not exist
Fixed Use recommended application settings in Welcome Center permanently disabling applications don't meet requirements
Removed annoying Display -> Appearance dialog after uninstallation in Windows XP/2003
Updated configure user account to remember previous configuration
Updated main dialogs' titlebar to dialog's name instead of application name
Updated TrueTransparency
Core program to version 1.2 (with AeroSnap and AeroShake)
Optimized font color and shadow
Removed all skins but SevenStyle
Set caption font to Segoe UI (since program supports multi-font)
Updated maximized window title bar with solid black background
Updated ViGlance to version 1.0 build 1194 (bug fixes)
Updated Vista Rainbar
Core program remains same old Rainmeter to avoid VC++ 2008 dependencies
Removed Sidebar border
Re-arranged gadgets position to fit 800x600 resolution
Re-organized gadgets structure
Show desktop command no longer hide gadgets
Set default images in Slideshow to My Pictures folder instead of desktop wallpaper
Updated Windows 7 resources in some gadgets
Updated Windows 7 RTM icons for
Add Hardware Control Panel Applet (including side graphic)
Calculator
Display Control Panel Applet
My Documents Folder UI
Network Connections Shell
Paint (including graphic toolbar icons)
Registry Editor
Time Date Control Panel Applet
Tray icons
Wireless Link Control Panel Applet
WordPad
Updated Windows Seven visual style and WindowBlinds skin
Shutdown & Logoff buttons
Titlebar font color and shadow
Window frame border color
Updated Windows UI in
Connection Manager
Remote Access
Remote Desktop Connection
System Control Panel Applet
Task Manager
Volume Control
Windows Update Client
Updated WinFlip configuration for better compatibilities
Disabled multi-sampling
No caching thumbnail when new window appears
Use system memory for compatibilities with low VRAM card
Update Exclusion list during installation in case system drive letter isn't C

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 2.0 (Sep 10, 2009)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 1.0 (Apr 29, 2009)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 9.0.1 (Nov 17, 2008)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 9.0 (Nov 13, 2008)

Added Gavatx's Vista Rainbar 4.3 (Slim) in place of Thoosje's Vista Sidebar
Added large icon resizing option for high resolution monitors
Added Personalization setup screen for configuring current user account before installation
Added running ViStart, ViOrb and ViSplore to WindowBlinds and TrueTransparency's exclusion list (prevent stability issues)
Added ViSplore project (Vista Glass Explorer for Windows XP/2003)
Added Vista Drive Icon in place of Vista Windows Drive Icon
Added Windows XP Service Pack 3 uxtheme patching compatibilities
Fixed automate 3rd-party applications optimization requirements
Fixed graphic driver detection issues in transformation package for cases that doesn't use the first slot of driver
Fixed OS detection incompatibilities with Windows Vista
Fixed possible errors when auto-configuring user account during installation without "Express Mode"
Fixed Thoosje Sidebar's auto-configuration bug on some resolutions.
Fixed uninstallation script to terminate newly added applications such as WinFlip, TrueTransparency, etc.
Fixed Vista orb positioning in "System Properties" dialog
Fixed WindowBlinds' installation detection bug in configure user account dialog
Updated Aero Style's glass border for more visibility and less distortion for both WindowBlinds and TrueTransparency
Updated AeroStyle's glass border in TrueTransparency to simulate "little-blurring-like" WindowBlinds
Updated boot screen to traditional ones without Vista flag
Updated configure user account's installed components and applications UI
Updated "Glass" sounds scheme from Windows Vista's Ultimate Extras
Updated installation branding bar image
Updated TrueTransparency to version 0.9.4
Updated ViOrb to version 1 (C++ re-written)
Added start orb's right click menu
Fixed hook recovery when explorer shell is reloaded
Fixed always on top visibility issues with some applications including ViStart
Updated start orb graphic to for all sides compatibilities
Updated ViStart to version 2.0 build 3467
Added font customization feature in settings.xml
Added indexing file search support like Vista (you can search for extension with .ext)
Added "Reset Shell" in menu option to reload explorer along with ViStart
Added multi-DPI Support
Fixed Chinese characters issue with Recent Documents
Fixed hook recovery when explorer shell is reloaded
Fixed start menu's hooking reliability with full screen and resolution changes
Fixed strange ActiveX errors
Updated Visual style's top taskbar background to have the same image as bottom's like Vista
Updated WinFlip to version 0.50
Updated wording in some areas for easier understanding
Updated x64 operating systems compatibilities

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 8.0.1 (Nov 30, 2007)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 8.0 (Nov 29, 2007)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 7.0 (Jun 26, 2007)

Added default system font option for recovery
Added Docking support for preview and taskbar replacement
Added DPI auto-detection in Machine Configuration
Added hiding menubar option for Vista (Styler) toolbar
Added information about KB925902 hotfix issues and solution on startup
Added memory requirements checking for 3rd-party applications
Added resetting DPI options and some extra information in Machine Configuration
Added screen resolution auto-detection
Added setting cleartype font automatically after the transformation
Added Vista transformation �Express mode� (Make an appropriate setup configuration in single page!)
Added ViStart (Vista Start Menu port for Windows XP/2003 with glass UI and search function)
Added uninstalling existing components before updating
Added WindowBlinds detection warning message (for user who is mistaken about glass border skin)
Added Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 uxtheme patching support
Fixed backing up system files bug on repair mode
Fixed checking for Styler incompatibility with x64 edition OS
Fixed fileversion checking bug that cause backup system files being overwritten by modified system files when update
Fixed operating system checking bug (that allow user to install in Windows 2000 and below)
Fixed Start Orb positioning bug
Fixed Styler to execute Styler.exe only when user wants to hide menu bar to save up memory and some weird issues
Fixed Styler to run in toolbar mode (prevent error and message popup)
Fixed Vista (Styler) toolbar option with correction of menubar
Fixed uninstalling bug with system drive icon
Fixed uninstalling routines
Fixed uxtheme.dll patching detection bugs on machine without any service pack
Fixed Windows Live Messenger skin uninstallation bug
Moved extra dialogs in the main dialogs process so user can make all decisions before transforming
Removed customized open/save dialog due to bugs in some applications
Replaced closeapp with pskill (some programs reported closeapp as virus though it isn�t)
Replaced Blaero�s Start Orb with ViOrb (Auto positioning and snap over the start button upon taskbar shifting)
Updated battery tray icons
Updated Getting Started and Help and Support FAQ
Updated LClock x86 to version 1.62b
Updated Maintenance Center to be Welcome Center
Updated minor UI graphic resources in themes
Updated Segoe UI font
Updated Shutdown/Logoff dialogs
Updated Start Orb to full circle version
Updated Thoosje�s Vista sidebar to version 2.1
Updated transformation to use backup system file if it has the same fileversion during update
Updated updating function to uninstall previous components before updating
Updated Vista logon screen (Thanks to SoFtEcH for updating my logon)
Added status message (Welcome, Shutdown, etc.)
Fixed user account disapperance bug on lower resolution
Fixed user account moving around when focused
Moved shutdown button to right part
Updated password panel resources
Updated userpicture�s frame border
Updated Visualtooltip to version 2.1

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 6 Final (Dec 26, 2006)

Added additional Vista related applications:
|-thoosje's brand new Vista Sidebar
|-VisualTooltip (Taskbar thumbnail view and also have docking mode)
|-Styler with Kaye Irene's Vista Perfection X4 Styler Toolbar
|-Blaero's Start Orb (fix cutting edge start orb in msstyles)
|-Stianu89 and Blue Eyes' Vista Live Messenger RC skin
Added applying Vista setup screen transformation in setup integration
Added browsable System files source for uninstallation so user can restore original system files from setup CD during uninstallation
Added display configuration for the best view of machine's display
Added fixing file's PE checksum after resource patching to keep files more secure
Added Launch & Maintenance Center in transformation destination in case user already have transformed the system
Added missing modifype.exe for Windows XP operating system
Added partially x64 support for Vista visual stuff but not for system files (experimental)
Added option to reserved updated system files after uninstallation or not
Added skipping system file verification patch on setup integration
Added Vista RTM system applications transformation:
|-Photo printing wizard
|-Remote Desktop Connection
|-Volume Control
|-Windows Task Manager
|-System Restore
|-Connection Manager
|-Windows Update Client
|-Media Center
Fixed bugs caused by deleting important files from integration after transformation
Fixed bugs in file-patching engine for uxtheme.dll and resources data
Fixed missing files during the installation caused by setup integration
Fixed resources patching failure during setup integration
Fixed themes uninstallation problem (Themes still exist)
Fixed user picture's frame border disappearance in logon screen
Fixed uxtheme.dll patching system (now I use patched files to avoid possible patching problems)
Removed additional boot screen resources removal
Removed manual transformation and let user decide to modify system files or not instead
Removed un-neccessary system files operations
Removed unattended transformation and servicces stopping for Norton Antivirus and System Restore (obsolete)
Updated license agreement dialog (User must click "I accept" radio button before clicking Next button)
Updated system files transforming method to use PendingFileRenameOperations trick
Updated updating the transformation to act like never applying the transformation before
Updated Vista RTM boot screen
Updated Vista RTM icons
Updated Vista RTM logon background
Updated Vista RTM screensaver
Updated Vista RTM sounds scheme
Updated Vista RTM system dialogs
Updated Vista RTM wallpapers
Updated visual styles
|-Changed theme'structure to be the same with different shellstyles
|-changed visual stylees' name to match with Vista RTM
|-Fixed CaptionButton alignment problem when maximized in Vertical shellstyle WindowBlinds theme
|-Fixed ToolbarBackground sizing mismatched from real Vista style
|-Fixed shellstyle background color mismatch in some areas
|-Updated frame border in Windows Aero visual style
|-Updated StartGroupToolBarButton
|-Updated TaskBandButton back to default ones
|-Updated TaskBandGroup's backgroun and button

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 6 RC1 (Nov 25, 2006)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 5.5 (Sep 1, 2006)

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 5.0 (Aug 24, 2006)

Added function to update existing UI transformation to the machine (Now user doesn�t need to uninstall before applying new ones anymore!)
Added function to choose whenever user wants to apply UI transformation to the machine and setup files folder or enter Maintenance Center
Added Q&A from Windows X�s shrine forum
Added setup destination for applying Vista UI transformation (system transformation or setup integration)
Added System Files� resources modifying verification so you can know if this program can modify your system files or not
Added system files compatibility with Neutral language ID (0)
Added Vista wide screen boot screen (16:9) option
Fixed Guest�s user picture lost after uninstall
Fixed Internet Explorer 7 modifying issues
Fixed LClock�s install path association bug
Fixed Rebuilding icons cache problems on some machines (Need to be executed from maintenance center)
Fixed Shutdown/Logoff button text removing (impure backup file, losing explorer.exe on some machines)
Fixed some resources modification bug (such batmeter.dll resources on xpsp2res.dll, etc.)
Fixed Themes service will be always enabled after uninstall (I�ve heard enough complaining about this)
Fixed Vista logon�s shutdown button disappearance bug on some machines
Fixed Windows drive icon removing bug
Moved Vista logon to Windows interface section
Re-arranged transforming process for easier understanding
Removed Windows Media Player 11 (Codename Eclipse) skin (Get the real beta ones if you want to use it)
Removed out-dated Vista wallpapers (Get wallpaper pack from somewhere if you want all of them)
Seperated Set Windows Vista OS drive icon option from system files icon option
Seperated system files and Vista UI stuffs for ease of management
Updated appearance selection on uninstall instead of enable/disable Themes service
Updated toolbar button
Updated massive Vista icons from build 5472 (million thanks to Sebas who helped me with the icon resources)
Updated Vista boot screen with previous ones (since it looks better)
Updated Vista logo in System Properties from build
Updated Vista logon background (higher resolution)
Updated Vista sounds scheme (Startup and Logon from Beta 2 build)
Updated Vista toolbar flag
Updated Vista visual styles
|-Updated Vista Beta 2 horizontal shellstyle (Added Blue folder icon)
|-Updated Vista Beta 2 TaskBandButton with new fancy light button
|-Updated Vista Beta 2 themes with ressources from build 5472
|-Updated Vista Beta 2 visual style and normal WindowBlinds skin with new Standard theme
|-Updated Vista WindowBlinds glass border (Now it�s as close as the real ones!)
|-Updated Start globe to be compatible with VistaStart (Test with 1.3)
Updated Vista wireless tray icon
Updated new Calculator and TimeDate icon
Updated Vista Start Menu classic

New in Windows 10 Transformation Pack 4.0 (May 21, 2006)

-Added batch-script blocking detection function (No more transforming with batch problems)
-Added closing explorer.exe to prevent conflicts in Repairing and Uninstalling
-Added Logoff/Shutdown button text removing option
-Added Progress message for Repairing and Uninstalling
-Added repair mode option (to repair only updates files with backing up or all files without backing up)
-Added some Vista 536x wallpapers
-Added un-official Windows Vista sounds by digitalfive.org
-Added Vista.ru's Windows Media Player 11 (codename Eclipse) skin
-Added Vista System Properties dialog
-Added Vista Transformation Pack FAQ (contributed by members in forum)
-Added Windows drive icon
-Fixed font changing bug
-Fixed icons bug in shell32.dll
-Fixed losing updated files after transformation from repairing
-Fixed operating system detection bug in maintenance center
-Fixed WindowBlinds 5 installation path
-Removed First-Run transformation mode to prevent confusions
-Removed Longhorn and unused stuffs (developed from Lite branch)
-Removed Longhorn SideBar due to discontinued and couple of bugs
-Updated Rebuild Icon Cache program to use Visual Basic 6 Runtime
-Updated Vista Boot Screen to beta 2 inspired
-Updated Vista file processing dialog
-Updated Vista icons to build 5365
-Updated Vista LogonUI to build 5365
-Updated Vista Progress dialog
-Updated Vista Toolbar style options
-Updated Vista tray icons
-Updated visual styles
|-Fixed CaptionButton positioning bug in "Aero Style (Vista - Beta 1)"
|-Fixed CaptionButton transparency bug in WindowBlinds skin
|-Fixed Horizontal shellstyle bug in Beta 2
|-Fixed Logoff/Shutdown button alignment in Beta themes and WindowBlinds skin
|-Fixed ListviewHeader background
|-Fixed PlaceItem positioning bug
|-Fixed StartButton bugs
|-Fixed TabItem border in WindowBlinds skin
|-Fixed UserPicture positioning bug
|-Updated Glass border in visual styles WindowBlinds skin (Actual 5342 port)
|-Updated ListBox background in WindowBlinds skin
|-Updated shellstyles in Beta 2 visual styles with awesome mods!
|-Updated StartButton in Beta 2 visual styles
|-Updated StartPanel in Beta 2 visual styles
|-Updated Shutdown/Logoff button in StartPanel
|-Updated TabItem
|-Updated ToolBarBackground
|-Updated ToolBarButtons
|-Updated UserPicture background to common ones