Vista Transformation PaCK

Vista Transformation Pack

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Vista Transformation Pack
Developer Windows X
Latest release 8.0.1 / 2007-11-29
OS XP and 2003
Website http://www.windowsxlive.net/?p=1473

Vista Transformation Pack (also referred to as VTP) is a compilation of programs created for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. It has the ability to change the user interface to simulate the Windows Vista graphical user interface by changing the theme of the user's account. The program affectively simulates Windows Vista and is a popular choice for Windows XP users that prefer the Windows Vista appearance but do not want to actually buy Windows Vista.

In the latest version (ver. 8.0.1), users are able to get the Instant Search function and the new All Programs feature in the Start Menu (using ViStart by Lee Chantrey, you can also get the Sidebar (using the Vista Sidebar by Thoosje) which includes 19 gadgets. The Windows Aero feature is now part of the transformation pack, using a program called True Transparency or the user has the choice to buy WindowsBlinds from Stardock.

VTP was the successor of Longhorn Transformation Pack (LTP), when Windows Vista was still known under its codename, Longhorn.

[edit] 1 Future version

No new version has been announced by WindowsX as of December 2007. The status of the next release is currently unknown.

[edit] 2 Versions

VTP 1.0
Version 1.0 was the first version of the VTP, released in a forum. It included various features to make earlier versions of Windows look more like Vista. Some features included Vista icons, a Vista-themed logon screen, an updated Windows Sidebar, a Vista Aero theme and other GUI changes.

VTP 2.0
The second version of the VTP included some minor bug fixes, as well as new features. Some new features included window transparencies with GLass2k, fixes to the sidebar, more Vista-style icons and several other third-party applications to enhance the Vista feel of the pack. The update also included a new visual style with improved Vista effects.

VTP 3.0
This version included many bug fixes as well as updates to the visual styles, various icons, the logon screen, and other parts of the UI. The most notable addition was the WindowBlinds glass theme, which allowed for actual window border transparencies like Vista's Aero interface.

VTP 4.0
The fourth version fixed most of the remaining bugs and also added some new features, including more changes to icons and visual styles. A Vista-style system properties window was added, and an FAQ was included, as well.

VTP 5.0
Version 5 included many bug fixes, as well as some new visual features and a customizable setup file. Some of the notable features included a modified logon screen, updated visual styles an improved transformation process.

VTP 5.5
This is the updated version of 5.0. Version 5.5 fixed many of the problems from earlier versions. In version 5.5, many installation problems were fixed, missing files problems were remedied, and some new patches included. It also contained updated versions of Vista cursors, icons, tray icons, and the logon background.

VTP 6.0
Version 6 was built as a stepping stone for 7.0. It added the new Vista Sidebar made by Thoosje. Also, it included VisualTooltip, a program used to view thumbnails of open programs on the taskbar. As usual, many bugs were fixed and Vista items were updated once again.

VTP 7.0
Although not a huge jump in physical appearance, Version 7 fixed many problems. An Express Mode was added the setup, making it easier to configure the setup for users. Also, ViStart, a Vista Start Menu port was added. Blaero's Start Orb was replaced with ViOrb, and many things were updated.

VTP 8.0.1
Version 8.0.1 basically fixed hotfix programs, allowed users to save changes made to the transforming information, and added/updated third-party applications. In this version, True Transparency was added to simulate the Aero theme, and WinFlip was added to simulate Flip 3D.

[edit] 3 External links

* Windows X's Shrine-the offical site.

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