Want to bring the look of the Windows 7 taskbar and interface to Windows Vista? Thanks to the hard work of a dedicated Vista user, everyone can download a special visual style for Windows Vista that will transform your pc.
Before you can install the new visual style the visual style engine must be patched to allow non-Microsoft visual styles. Check out the article on using VistaGlazz to do that.
That article is here:
http://www.tweakvista.com/articles/39154/make-maximized-windows-amp-taskbar-transparent-automated-uxtheme-patcher/Once you have patched your visual style engine you are ready to install the theme:
Visit deviantART and download the Windows 7 visual style.
deviantART is here:
http://giannisgx89.deviantart.com/art/Windows-7-Style-For-Vista-102269037Extract the files and navigate from the extraction location through Theme and Windows7.
There you will find the Windows7.msstyles file. Copy that file to c:\Windows\Resources\Themes.
Next, just double-click on the file you copied and apply the new style.
If you want to make your taskbar only show application icons like Windows 7 follow these instructions.
Don't forget to explorer the Extra folder. There you will find many Windows 7 icons, wallpapers and more to complete the Windows 7 look.
Good Luck...Enjoy!
