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How to make Windows Vista Or XP Look Like Mac Os X Without Putting Your Computer At Risk by laxdude31
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There is an easy way to make boring old vista or XP look almost exactly like Mac Os X its really easy come learn how! To download go to http://rocketdock.com
Step 1: Step 1 Download & Install Rocketdock
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Download and Install Rocketdock for XP Or Vista. And Move all icons into the dock itself. Unlock the taskbar (One with start button) and Drag to the top of the screen.
Step 2: Open your Internet Browser
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Open your internet browser and go to the google image search. Type in mac os x scroll down and click on the image seen on image 2. Set it as the Desktop Background.
Step 3: Properties.
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Right Click on the taskbar and click properties and check the box that says auto hide then click apply.
Step 4: You Are Done!
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You are done the finder bar is not there but I think you will live! If you need to access the task bar again just put your mouse at the very top of the screen and it will appear. Enjoy Vista os x! Tell me how I did and please comment this is my second instructable.
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DX MRINAL says: 6 months agoReply
this is what it look like after transformation,,,
theme credit :thememypc
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DX MRINAL says: 10 months agoReply
this is what i used Make Your Windows Look like Mac os
http://receivetipstricks.com/make-windows-mac-os-2/
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i3dpple says: 1 year agoReply
My computer was running really slowly after following your advice and now it won't turn on!!! Help :/
darthbindy says: 2 years agoReply
will this change it on only my account? (on winxp?) also, will it slow down the computer alot?
and, will windows (ie, googlechrome, etc...) look look like mac ones? (x-out button and stuff on left?)
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Miles Tails Prower says: 3 years agoReply
Who would want their computer's operating system to look like the crappiest one in the universe?
Landon531 in reply to Miles Tails Prower2 years agoReply
That's exactly why I don't want mine to look like XP!
raustin1 in reply to Miles Tails Prower2 years agoReply
It isn't exactly "Crappy" I have XP and it's CRAPPY! so why not have your friends tricked with something that cant get many viruses??
raustin1 says: 2 years agoReply
Can you get the desktop icons back the same way?
Cman99 says: 2 years agoReply
Don't use this it stuffed my computer and my parents are angry
rikurawr says: 4 years agoReply
do i have to remove the shortcuts then?
tkalinowski in reply to rikurawr2 years agoReply
No, I had the same problem. I found a very simple solution though. Simply create a folder called "Shortcuts" and drag it to be a new icon on your desktop. Drag and drop all your shortcuts to this folder. When you are done, rename the folder with just a comma.
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When that is done, just right click on the folder icon and click Properties" then "Customize". Then click "Change Icon" and look for a blank space in between all the options for new icons. There should be a few. When you find such a space, click on it and click apply. Then your folder will be invisible, and the comma will seem like it's just another star in the backround. Make sure you know where the folder is so you can drag and drop your shortcuts back if you want to.
JazzyTunes says: 2 years agoReply
cool..
also to add or make your own icon to the desktop, i found this very helpful...
http://www.folderchanger.com
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zchampine says: 3 years agoReply
Won't this consume a large amount of system resources though, especially on 32-bit?
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MaconVista says: 3 years agoReply
Oh, i forgot to tell you one Detail
To get the Taskbar at the top-
Right click-it then click Properties
Then uncheck
Lock the Taskbar
Then click and hold on the taskbar and Drag it upto the top of the screen
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MaconVista says: 3 years agoReply
I made my very own Vista into Mac Guide
Step One: You need RocketDock - http://Rocketdock.com/
And if you want a Bigger Mac feel Download these things for RocketDock
MAC OS X Skin for RocketDock - http://Rocketdock.com/addon/skins/4939
MAC OS X Icons for Rocketdock - http://uploadjockey.com/download/4347070/iLeopard_Icon_Pack_SE.zip
MAC OS X Calander for RocketDock - http://rocketdock.com/addon/docklets/4048
Step Two: Now the Visualisation (Start Bar, Menu's etc.)
Now what you want is WindowsBlinds.
It can change the look of vista in a Flash
WindowsBlinds7 - http://Stardock.com/products/windowsblinds/purchase.asp
(Ignore the Address it has a 30 day free Trial, When the trial runs out just download it again)
Now the Mac theme For WindowsBlinds - http://mrrste.deviantart/art/leopard-V-82009828
Step Three: The Desktop Background
Well you want a nice Mac Background So here are some links
Aqua Blue Mac - http://www.linuxwallpapers.org/apple/mac_wallpaper.jpg
Mac Space (original) - http://thedailymac.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/space-desktop.png
If you don't Like them then Go to Google Images ;)
And another thing, Right-Click on you're Desktop and then click View Then uncheck Show Desktop Icons and you will have a Clean-Cut Desktop
Step Four: Still have that Vista Feel?
Well then you need This IconPackage.
It changes nearly EVERY Vista icon into a Different pack (Yes you can change it back with the click of a button)
Download it Here - http://www.stardock.com/products/iconpackager/purchase.asp
Once again ignore the Address its got a free version!
Step Five: Internet Exploring
Well You should consider Dumping Internet Explorer or FireFox for Safari if you want a complete Mac Feel
Download it for Vista Here - http://apple.com/safari/download/
Well i think Thats it, Please Thank me if it works for you (It will)
This comment took a while because i Had to Handwrite all the links (It wouldn't let me copy and paste)
sleepycuber says: 3 years agoReply
i found a better dock thats 3D. has the reflections and everything just like snow leopard and its free. but if u dont like it 3D then u can make it 2D. you can also customize it to get the exact snow leopard look if u download new skins or u can make your own if u know how. im still trying to make the downloads work >.>... anywho heres the site:
xwdock.aqua-soft.org/
by the way i included a pic oh how it looks on my comp :)
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josh827 says: 4 years agoReply
Also how do you get the thing from the top of your screen to the bottom?
josh827 says: 4 years agoReply
Please Someone Help me!!!!
I accidentally deleted the setting icon
i don't know what to do:(
Please Help Me
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anonymouse197 says: 4 years agoReply
Come on people. just admit that the entire computing world look up to Macs (Ba Gamers) so why not buy one? If you can afford a PC then save up for another year and buy a mac. I don't mean to be rude to PC users.
mikifiki says: 4 years agoReply
Cool it look just like it!!!!!!!!!!
Green! says: 4 years agoReply
awesome =D
Walshy1 says: 4 years agoReply
nice, finally i can get an os that looks good and lets you control your computer
deademsee says: 4 years agoReply
good job bro
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sawyer95 says: 4 years agoReply
or your could just download "vista os x" makes it look like mac even with the start bar and you can just get stardock object dock which is a lot better and you can download new skins and change the icons and vista os x makes the windows that are up have the 3 color buttons like on mac and the apple for the start menu
kicker109 says: 5 years agoReply
what about the icons? if your friends look at it they may say... " Hey thats not real!" because the icons dont look like Mac OS X
ConanMayerFan in reply to kicker1094 years agoReply
just go on to like deviant art or similar websites and search for "mac icons" a bunch of icons will show up
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kicker109 in reply to REA4 years agoReply
no thanx, ill stay consious (did i soell it correctly?)
fluxorz in reply to kicker1094 years agoReply
you can use stardocks's iconpackager for this, too. stardock has all the greatest stuff.
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laxdude31 (author) in reply to kicker1095 years agoReply
you have to download a mac icon set. I dont know where they are but just google it.
Redgerr in reply to kicker1095 years agoReply
idk, just tell him that you changed the icons because you like the pc ones better :)
Born2ridetx says: 4 years agoReply
works great, I have all Icons in the dock but they also stay on desktop..... why and how can I fix this. Thank you ..
REA says: 4 years agoReply
dont use rocket dock. RK Launcher is allot better. i have it and it looks almost exactly like OS X Leopard's dock. and it supports both Y'Z and ObjectDock docklets. as for the finder bar, if you just want it as a visual thing hide the task bar and just include the finder bar in your background image. you can still use the start menu by hitting the window button (in between ctrl and alt) on your keyboard.
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adityagautam says: 5 years agoReply
Nice Idea... :) But here is something that might be better: Instead of using RocketDock, you might considering using StarDock Plus, since that has an option of hiding the takbar... That is, even if u move the mouse to where the taskbar was, it won't pop up... And there is this thing called Objectbar, which I'm trying to download... I've heard its useful in making the taskbar disappear.
fluxorz in reply to adityagautam4 years agoReply
this is true! stardock's software (both object dock and objectbar) are better for this, and you can use styler (i know, simple name, so it's hard to google. i searched for "styler windows theme" and got it, and it's free) with a mac os x theme for epic greatness. have fun!
chibiturtleboi in reply to adityagautam5 years agoReply
Of course, that's if you're willing to spend money on either of those programs...
cornflaker in reply to chibiturtleboi5 years agoReply
You can do it with the free version too, thats what I do but I don't try and make vista look like osx, I just use whatever cool themes I can find for it
Redgerr says: 5 years agoReply
prety impressive that you found that lol... if i was to get mac this is the mac i would get ;) thanks
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DuctTapeRules! says: 5 years agoReply
If you want to make the finder bar, get a mac theme for vista and move the start bar to the top.
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LinuxH4x0r says: 5 years agoReply
Or just get the real thing
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