We’ve found another Windows 8 Theme to help you fill the gap until you can run Windows 8 legally as part of the Windows 8 testing program.

This Windows 8 theme contains:

- 8 Wallpapers.
- Windows 8 Start (New Style/ no more orbs).
- Windows 8 Longhorn Style Explorer.
- Windows 8 Logon Screen Style.
- Windows 8 System Properties.
- Taskbar Properties.
- Quick launch blue hovering(pinned feel).
- Taskbar Icon blue hovering(pinned feel).
- Taskbar Folder group will be Library Icon.
- Taskbar Group Size in 3 to be iconize.
- Shut down Button Startmenu( 7 Styler).
- New Search (7 Styler).
- Windows 8 (7 Styler) User Icon.
- Explorer Library Icon (7 Styler).

Ultimate Windows 8 Theme Collection

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The core issue that is keeping the majority of Windows users away from changing their theme is the complexity of the procedure. While it takes just a click to install basic new themes under Windows 7 that change the wallpaper, color scheme and maybe some sounds, it is not as easy to switch to a full theme.

Why? Because Microsoft has built-in protections into the operating system to prevent tampering with core operating system interfaces. Before it is even possible to start changing themes under Windows it is necessary to patch those system files.

This meant running one or multiple programs back in the days. To make matters worse, some programs were not compatible with 32-bit versions and some offered different program versions for that. Lots of confusion in this regard.

The Windows 8 Skin Pack 1.0 For 7 is different. It comes with an installer that takes care of everything, if you want. It patches the uxtheme.dll automatically before installing all necessary theme files to turn Windows 7 into Windows 8.

Take a look at a screenshot of a Windows 7 Professional system after installing the Windows 8 theme on the system.

The theme installs the new Windows 8 login screen, wallpapers, taskbar modifications and a lot more.

Installation of the theme is a breeze. I recommend you create a system restore point before you start the installation though. This is a disaster recovery option then, to turn back to the old system if the installation goes wrong.

The easiest way to do that is to click on the start button and enter restore point in the search box there. Select Create a restore point from the search results and follow the instructions on screen.

You can download the theme installer directly from Windows 8 News. Everything is packed into a zip file. Just extract the contents and run the installer afterwards. You can unselect items if you like, but it is not recommended due to compatibility reasons.

8 Skin Pack 1.0 For 7

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You are asked to restart the PC afterwards, and will be greeted with the new Windows 8 log on screen after you have done so.

The Windows 8 theme comes with a full Aero theme and an Aero lite theme, which is a basic theme. It is possible to switch between both easily with a right-click on the desktop and the selection of Personalize.

What we really like about the theme is the super easy way to install it. Please note that you need to uninstall the theme to undo all the changes made to the operating system. It is not enough to switch to another theme, as some modifications have been hard coded into the system files.

All system files are restored during uninstallation, and now traces of the theme are left on the system.

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Microsoft is currently working on completing Milestone 3 of the Windows 8 development process. This basically means that a lot can – and will – change in the coming months. The user interface is no exception to that, even though it looks cleaner and more professional than that of Windows 7 already.

When the first desktop screenshots of Windows 8 appeared, several designers began to create themes for existing operating systems.

The latest is called 8 Skin Pack for 7. It was posted on Deviantart where it is available for public download. The theme looks very professional, which can be attributed to the fact that it goes beyond what standard themes can offer in Windows 7.

Here are the basics that you need to know before you start installing the Windows 8 theme:

• It works on both 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows 7 SP1, works better under 32-bit according to the developer.
• It is compatible with all language versions of Windows 7.
• It is necessary to patch system files before you can install the theme.
• Before you do that, create a backup of your system.

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The developer has posted links to all necessary files and tools on the theme’s page.

If you ask me, then I’d say that this is the best looking Windows 8 theme so far.

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We have our first set of Windows 8 Wallpapers! The Windows 8 Transformation Pack is from the same team who pulled together some of the early Windows 7 Wallpapers.

Within the pack are are Windows 8 Wallpapers and Windows 8 Login Screen backgrounds.

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