Aero made possible in Windows 8 RTM?

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by palbertsma, Aug 6, 2012.

  1. Scopeman

    Scopeman MDL Novice

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    No, you do not need to patch anything because it is a original Microsoft Style from the Release Preview.

    Simple copy the files in the Themes folder an use it :)
     
  2. Puremin0rez

    Puremin0rez MDL Senior Member

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    That actually looks surprisingly well :)
     
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  3. -=fantômas=-

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    Agree. I'm using it already.
     
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  4. kyolic

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    Wow it is much better. Is it really that hard to make this transparent now?
     
  5. mimart7

    mimart7 MDL Senior Member

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    Like the Metro interface or not, if you do any kind of technical support, you need be familiar with it.
     
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  6. luke

    luke MDL Senior Member

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    I'm using it to the RP theme is a lot better thanks.
     
  7. KTr1sk

    KTr1sk MDL Junior Member

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    can anyone upload the original Microsoft Style from the Release Preview for the win8 rtm for aero?
     
  8. luke

    luke MDL Senior Member

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    #111 luke, Sep 1, 2012
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    Looks good but it killed my windows install after replacing the files windows wouldnt boot it would get stuck on a flashing screen.
     
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  10. luke

    luke MDL Senior Member

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    is it working for you because it doesn't work for me?
     
  11. moderate

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    #114 moderate, Sep 1, 2012
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    no, it doesn't work... :)
    ...well it is not MS signed, so no surprise, that it doesn't work

    BTW: Do not do restart, when replacing those theme files or you will brick your installation.
     
  12. Scopeman

    Scopeman MDL Novice

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    #115 Scopeman, Sep 1, 2012
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    i think you need to patch the uxtheme :)

    **********[dot]de/wiki/index.php/Windows_8_Themes_installieren

    and do not replace the original aero theme, you need to rename it to aeroDark or something!!!

    THX! to Nighthawk-F22
    datafilehost[dot]com/download-8ff3d98e.html
     
  13. luke

    luke MDL Senior Member

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    Thanks man that worked didn't even know there was a uxtheme patcher out.
     
  14. _spinner_

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    As said guys:
    Working on a Windows 8 RTM themes is too early, may brick your system!

    Theme structure is different, Windows Style Builder is not reported officialy compatible with it
    Replacing images with Restorator(be aware of where the msstyle is modified, in 64 bit Restorator saves so, so if you copy the file in 32 your system do not boot, usualy stuck at logon, and there is a solution without reinstalling) may work, but you have to know exactly what to do,at that point nobody knows(even the masters of theming) is too early, takes time and matter of trying!!

    SO, TRY IT AT YOUR OWN RISK, PREFERABLY ON A TEST MACHINE ON VIRTUAL ONE

    In that stage Windows 8 is not point of interest of themers, lack of customization, inconsistency between two interfaces, Aero missing; so do not expect nothing now.....
    Wait GA, and hope for news guys
     
  15. Drexl

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    I think the Metro look has been in the works for quite some time. I'm pretty sure I saw some pictures of it back in 2010. Actually, the very beginning may have been in Windows 7 with the flat white tray icons (you know, things like the network indicator, volume, battery indicator). I remember thinking they were kind of ugly when Win7 launched, especially next to third-party applications' icons, which were full of color. But, now those same icons have been carried over to Win8 and they fit right in with the other flat elements.

    About dropping Aero, it seemed that for a while, they were fine with the desktop looking completely different from Metro, but later decided it wasn't such a good idea after all. Although, strangely most of the icons still have the same glossy look of Windows past. Maybe they just haven't gotten around to changing those yet.
     
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    #120 moderate, Sep 1, 2012
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