View attachment 16455 I'm back and RTM fixes are ready. As you can see taskbar and start menu will be a-bit-transparent. Glassy taskbar still will work in RP and should work in RTM too in case someone manages to port aero glass to RTM. I hope new version will be soon with more fixes and features.
What about running Windows 8's explorer in Windows 7? I really like the whole ribbon feature. Better Explorer works but is very buggy Anyway sorry for getting a little off topic.
I like, so, this is a little different a theme, but basically is. I like more this Start, good job, i don t see way need a apps in start, there is so many many software freeware beter to do job with more options, view, edit, pdf, music, video, well, you know.
Great news, Thanks, can we have updated change log and to-do list in the first page please ? anything else fixed ? You need your own site for this, i think your Patch is the ultimate Cure for Windows 8, Thank you so much !
Great work ! Your patch remove all metro crap out there ! this is quiet amazing, no more f**king slide bar on the right, no more little "hot corners icons", start menu is back and boot straight into the desktop... I guess micros**t is pretty angry now and may release a "fix" because you just screw up their plans ! they may also send a few ninjas on you, so take care ! Anyway I've just installed the rtm in vmware, too much bloated services running and M$ spy software here, I'll have a great time cleaning all this mess directory opus rulez
if you're using Microsoft account, you can update your avatar online on live.com @Tihiy or who knows: how do you apply this update when it's out? will you need to get a clean explorer.exe and apply the new patch to it, or can you patch the already patched file from previous version?
And if I use Local account ? Coz if I remember right it doesn't have a link to it under Manage users in Control Panel...
You can't, it's been removed in the desktop control panel. Your best bet is to look around for a separate application that will do it. If there even is one... as theirs obviously never been a need for it before.
Is this still the most updated way to reach the result as depicted in the last picture beta3rtm.jpg? If not: is it possible to mention the differences between the first post and the last solution, or to update post 1? Thank you very much!
Beta 3 released - attached to first post - RP: taskbar is properly colorized; - RTM: taskbar is properly colorized; taskbar and start menu are translucent; - Fixed last task in group not painting correctly on taskbar. When upgrading, you must first run patchex7 and select "8", then re-logon in order to be able to replace files. After replacing files, run patchex7 and select "7". I hope i will have more time for fixes soon enough...
Should this work with other languages than english? I tried it with the german version (had to use C:\Windows\de-DE\explorer.exe.mui) and after patching and relogon I get a black screen...
Thank you very much for updating; I'am still considering, doubting if I try this: it is a profound operation, not without risks! Would creating a restore point and restoring if necessary be enough to completely undo your patch (if undoing your described way would fail anyhow)? Please, try to convince me! Update: same question as above: is your patch language-dependent?
Can any or all of them be fiexd ? if Yes Whats next on your to do list Tihiy ? Thanks again for great work !
They're all on, missing functionality is my priority. Dual taskbars and launching Metro apps likely won't ever work. It's proof of concept but it won't hurt your system. It should work with all launguages. You get black screen if mui file doesn't load. Make sure you placed it correctly, for example c:\explorer7\explorer.exe and c:\explorer7\de-DE\explorer.exe.mui
That's what I've done. Folder structure after copying it to Windows 8 RTM: C:\explorer7\de-DE\explorer.exe.mui C:\explorer7\explorer.exe C:\explorer7\patchex7.exe C:\explorer7\wrp32.dll C:\explorer7\wrp64.dll I run the C:\explorer7\patchex7.exe (with admin rights), hit 7, y, y I'm getting logged off afterwards. I logon and get the black screen...