Every other day, newer operating systems are being launched and it is very difficult to choose one from them as most of them offer their own specialty to user. There are users who love look and feel of some other operating system but are forced to use some different operating system due to compatibility issue or functionality. For such users, transformation pack is a nothing less than a gift.

Some of you, might be loving the look and style of Ubuntu operating system (One flavor of Linux) but cannot afford to lose Windows XP, Vista or 7, due to their stability and ease of use. Although Ubuntu is not about just the looks and style, it’s much more than what meets the eyes.But let’s not get into it, the point here is one can easily change look and feel of Windows operating systems (i.e. XP, Vista or 7) to Ubuntu’s look and style.

There are number of ways in which one can transform Windows look into Ubuntu’s, viz. using a theme or by using a transformation pack. Here are some links where one can find themes as well as transformation packs for Windows XP, Vista, 7 to transform the look and feel.

• http://techpp.com/2009/02/13/ultimate-collection-ubuntu-themes-visual-styles-for-windows-xp-vista/
• http://www.thoosje.com/Windows-Transformation-packs.htm

There are no additional requirements for installing the Ubuntu transformation pack or theme than enough of RAM and memory space. User has to download no additional software before installing the actual pack, so if some Ubuntu transformation pack is telling you to download some software before installing DO NOT use the pack.

Download Ubuntu transformation pack for Windows 7

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Download Ubuntu transformation pack for Windows XP

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Download Ubuntu transformation pack for Windows Vista

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While Windows 7 shares almost same platform as XP, Vista users may face some issues while using transformation pack which is made for XP or 7. Windows 7 and XP users should not face any such issues as usually their software work well on cross platform.

Precautions to take before using Transformation Packs

1. Try to use transformation pack which just changes look and feel rather than one introducing new features as some irreversible change may occur to your system files causing system not to work properly.
2. Read all the instructions carefully as these steps may introduce some unwanted change to your computer.

If the care taken, one can enjoy different look and feel every other month without harassing one’s system.

Windows 7 Gadgets

Windows 7 is the latest operating system from the Microsoft Corporation. Now a days HD pictures and videos are very popular among the young users. That’s why the Microsoft Corporation made windows 7 a fully high-definition operating system and it supports many types of gadgets. If you want to add them in your home screen just click on them and they will appear. You can download latest version of these gadgets from the Microsoft Gadget Gallery. These gadgets help you to configure your desktop very smoothly and these are from the reliable source –

• WeatherBug – live weather statistics from 8,000 cities around the world
• Language Translation – Translate text in 43 languages
• Say It – make your computer talk as you type some text
• Google Maps – get the maps on your desktop
• Traffic Info – real-time traffic information for U.S., U.K., Canada, Finland, China, Russia, Italy, Thailand, Singapore, Ukraine and many others.

Windows 7 has many other gadgets for your Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, Facebook, and Twitter also.

Windows Vista Gadgets

In the year 2007 Microsoft Corporation had released Windows Vista a user friendly operating system with a new graphical visualization. The main noticeable thing is its gadget sidebar. On January 30^th 2007, it was released worldwide and has gadgets like –

Speed Test – monitor CPU usage up to 8 cores and RAM usage. Internet Speed Test, Hard disk drive space and activity, WIFI Signal strength or LAN bandwidth, and even memory usage of a single process

MultiSearchIt – Search Google, Yahoo!, Live, Ask, Altavista, Youtube, eBay, Dictionary.com and Wikipedia

Amazon.com Search – Search you favorite items on Amazon directly

Google International – Google search for 159 Country Domains in 117 Languages

All CPU Meter – know your CPU usage of Sixteen Core, Twenty Four Core, Twelve Core, Six Core, Eight Core, Quad Core, Triple Core, Dual Core and Single Core, measure CPU temperatures and also RAM usage

You can download more from – http://gallery.live.com/vista/SideBar.aspx.

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Windows Vista Gadgets

Although there are thousands of gadgets for vista sidebar. So in order to help you a bit I am listing down some of the best available vista gadgets.

1. Twitter Explorer :

Twitter Explorer is a great Vista gadget which helps you keep track of your Twitter messages on your  Vista Gadget sidebar. It has a simple to use interface with option to view recent activity. It also enables you to post messages on your twitter account or retweet other tweets. It comes with various themes.

2. Fb Explorer :

Just like Twitter Explorer Fb explorer Gadget helps you keep track of your facebook messages on you vista sidebar. You can update your facebook status easily with the help of this gadget. You can also view your friend’s status, like them or comment on them.

3. GPU Monitor :

GPU Monitor is capable of displaying the hardware statistics of your graphics card. You can use Gpu monitor to see various stats like GPU Usage, GPU Temperature, Core and Memory Clock Speed, Fan Speed and Fps or Frames per Second.

4. Traffic Info :

This is really an useful tool for monitoring traffic conditions i.e see road traffic flows. It helps you to avoid congested roads and choose lesser traffic routes. This gadget can save your lots of time and money. This vista gadget is for displaying traffic information in the following countries United states, England, Scotland, Canada, China,Finland, Italy, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine and many more.

5. WeatherBug :

Want to current weather conditions in your area or want to find out the weather forecast for your region?If yes then this is the perfect gadget for you. You can use this gadget to receive live weather conditions for nearly any place around the world. It can be used to get detailed weather forecasts and weather alerts.

Besides these Vista gadgets, there are thousands of more gadgets which you can use. You can use one or more sites listed below to download various vista gadgets according to your interests and needs.

Vista Gadgets Download

You can download Gadgets For your Windows Vista from Microsoft Gadgets Gallery as we as From other sites. Beside Microsoft Gadgets Gallery sits which are famous for Vista Gadgets are :

1. Vista Sidebar Gadgets

2. Windows Live Gallery

These sites offer thousands of Gadgets for your windows vista. Download your favorite gadgets now.

Also you can build your own windows vista sidebar gadget. Checkout this -> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc163370.aspx

After transformation the basic screen of Windows XP/Vista will look like

There is no big deal in getting these glossy looks of Windows 7. Installing it is as easy as installing another utility on your PC. Here are some of the tips to install the Windows 7 Transformation Pack:

1. Open the “Seven Transformation Pack 4.0.exe” which you have downloaded (download links are given below) and after that click on Next.

2. Accept the EULA and click on Next.

3. Select your Screen Resolution and DPI settings. You can change these setting later also. Click on next.

4. Finally click on Transform and restart when setup will be completed.

You don’t need to buy any application for this transformation as it is available for free to download and install. To download, visit the following link.

As I said, windows doesnt allow 3rd party themes, so you need to patch windows to use 3rd party theme. For patching you can use VistaGlazz utility. Its a free utility which can help you in patching the windows easily without having more information. You can download VistaGlazz utility from the following link:

Download VistaGlazz

After downloading VistaGlazz utility, just run it. Now Click on “I agree” button. That’s it. It’ll patch your Windows. Restart your system and now you are ready to use 3rd party themes.

After Patching, you might want beautiful Windows Vista themes, for that you can also take a help of our Windows Vista Theme Category.

If you are satisfied from the above user account pics then you can download the whole package from the following link:

Download 25 Vista User Account Pics for XP

If you want to transform your Windows XP into Windows Vista then you might want to read: Change Windows XP into Windows Vista without using Customization Packs

Seven Transformation Pack 2.0 was only available for XP and Vista too. The latest version v4.0 Support XP x64 Edition and Windows Vista (x86/x64).

Transformation Pack Features:

1. Boot screen

2. Welcome Screen or Logon Screen

3. New msstyles files (visual styles)

4. New desktop and file icons

5. New toolbar icons

6. Progress Dialogs

7. Sounds scheme

8. System Tray icons

9. New Wallpapers

10. Some Windows 7 popular features

Download Options:

Download the Seven transformation pack 4.0 | Mirror

Download the Seven transformation pack 2.0

Download the Seven transformation pack 1.0

Another feature of Windows 8 taskbar is that it also allows you to move taskbar buttons to change their positions, Same as Windows 7 taskbar.

To make Windows Vista taskbar same as Windows 8 you need to download ViGlance, You can download ViGlance from the following link:

Download ViGlance to make Vista Taskbar as Windows 8

How to Install ViGlance:

1. Copy “tamerscript.vbs” and your “ViGlance.exe” and paste them in C:\WINDOWS\Viglance

2. Besure you copied the files in your WINDOWS map, and NOT system32.

3. Add “tamerscript.reg” to registry. ( Double click -> YES -> OK )

4. Reboot your system and enjoy

While we all are aware of the fact that the Windows Media Player 12 is the final version of the Media Player and it has been first released in October 2008. This comes embedded in Windows 7 and unfortunately it is available only to those Operating System users. Also, Windows Media Player 12 came up with latest features since it is an advanced version. So, while all the Windows 7 users are enjoying the goodness of Windows Media Player 12, what do you do on your XPs and Vistas?

Portable Windows Media Player 12

A DeviantArt user has finally solved this issue and brought out the portable Windows Media Player 12, which can be operated on XP as well as Vista.

This Portable Windows Media player 12 has all the essentials of Windows Media Player 12 including the audio management system. This management system is for file categorization and reproduction. This also comes in with a radio tuner and you can also copy the files on the CD to your hard disk. Different Skins are available to you so you can customize the interface as you wish. Here in the snapshot below, you can have closer look at the Portable Windows Media Player 12’s interface.

It has been developed to be compatible with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). The best part is that it ensures smooth running and consumes less RAM. Also, you can find an enhanced performance of the graphical interface.

Now, that you understood what Portable Windows Media Player 12 can offer you, you are just one step away to get your favorite player. If you wish to have a trial on this media player just click here.

That’s it. You have your all new Portable Windows Media Player 12 on your desktop/laptop.