Make Windows XP Look Like Ubuntu

People like to modify their OS for self satisfaction. Here are the ways Ubuntu fans can get the Ubuntu mood in their Windows XP based desktop.

Firstly, if you haven’t patch your uxtheme.dll file to enable non-Microsoft release visual style to be loaded in Windows XP, get the patch by Windows X at Softpedia . Run the file, follow the instructions, install, and reboot your computer.

Once you’ve done that, download Ubuntu Visual Style made by FioreSSJ for Windows XP at DeviantArt. Copy appropriate files in the zip file to appropriate folder. As examples:

• Files in Wallpaper folder to C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper..
• Files in Cursor folder to C:\Windows\Cursors..
• Files in Fonts folder to C:\Windows\Fonts..

and the rest to C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\Ubuntu (create this ‘Ubuntu’ folder yourself)..

Next, load the Visual Style by clicking the file ‘Human’. Click Apply in the Display Properties window and see the result.

The transformation that depends on Visual Style, wallpaper, cursor, and fonts only is not good enough isn’t it? Now, it’s time for the icons and other system files.

Get Tango Shell Patcher which will integrate Tangerine Icons set used by Ubuntu 6.10 into your system files as easy as installing other piece of software. Run the file and follow the instructions ahead..and voila!

You’ll get the result like this:

Post inspiration: xeroxaven and manchurr