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You know that I loooove my Windows XP computer n_n. Lately I’ve been dipping my toes in the Mac pool but I think it will be a while (like a year or so) before I take the plunge and change.

I’m very keen on changing the entire look of my computer just for the sake of changing it. This time I wanted a Windows 7 look and my friend Sara told me about the Windows Transformation Pack.

What is the Windows Transformation Pack?

The WTP, is a package of applications that make your Windows XP look as if it was Windows 7. This includes but is not limited to:

• Changing the appearance of the Start Bar
• Changing the size of the desktop icons
• Adding the sidebar with gadgets
• Changing the look of the Start Menu

Of course not everything changes, for example, the Wireless Networks Dialog only changes colours, but it doesn’t work as it would in Vista or 7.

Who should use the WTP?

The WTP is available for free for everyone, however I would recommend it to people who have extra RAM in the XP computers and who don’t mind waiting a little while for the package to load during startup.

You must have Windows XP and the desire to make it look like Vista or 7, otherwise you can just stick to your normal XP or upgrade of you have the means.

What does it look like?

Here’s a screenshot of my desktop, I’ve added the ObjectDock because I like the easy access to the programs à la Mac but it does not come included in the WTP.

Finally, you can get the WTP at WindowsXLive.net.

Kisses,

Julie.