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I think your on to Something MrGRim..MS just didn't want to spend the time nor the money to keep a feature that everyone liked but took the easy way and push it out to soon for the end of the year Christmas market..

I have another option that I use that may or may not work for everyone, but when I want to update any protected system files I just take out my ssd drive from my lap pop in another drive as the master, hook up a 2.5" usb transfer cable to my orginal drive which is now just a slave, then run a simple batch file that I wrote that renames orginal system files with a .bak extension and copies over the new files, Takes less than 10 mins total to do it this way and on the plus side you don't have to deal with Windows file protection, permission-access denied popups and elabroate scripts that don't always work, praying that all goes well and that you haven't bricked your system..DP

its called Programs and Features..

Good Job Kid!.. and you can just right click it now and pin to start menu for quick access..DP Off topic but whats the deal with Chrome and all the Data base errors when trying to post? Dont see to have a issue when posting off of IE tho..

Sounds like uxstyle is not loading correctly, have you installed any new programs or virus apps? I personally use UltraUx and have never had any issues with it and it supports both 32 and 64-bit DP

I agreed with you bphlpt! Just a simple bold post on page 1 under drawbacks about the popup would be a big help, and stop a lot of unnecessary posts about it for the uptenth time ..then we can concentrate on the real purpose of posting on this thread for testing and feedback..DP You cannot remove the popup window. It will be removed when the project is officially released as, I assume, v1.0 or greater. In the meantime, as the popup window explains, this project is meant for testing purposes ONLY, not for continuous regular use. Try it out and report any issues that you have in detail, except for complaints about the popup window of course. EDIT: @bigmuscle, I know this has been mentioned before, but for the benefit of brand new users members here who only read the OP then DL the app, it would probably help head posts like this off to post this kind of info in bold, underlined text, preferably flashing if possible LOL, in the OP. I thought the info was already there, and it is implied, but it could be made clearer. Just my opinion. Cheers and Regards

You need to read over this thread, this has been discussed many times..

Here is screenshot of vista theme with authentic desktop icons for User files and Network, I made a vista.dll file with all vista icons, You can use it with any of the Vista themes on here to complete the vista desktop experience, if anyone is interested let me know and I can post the file with instructions on here..DP

You failed to mention what Video Card your were using??

I think the reg entry you have is incorrect with the quote marks and will flash back a error message should have the (-)minus to delete the file like so.. Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows] "LoadAppInit_DLLs"=- Here's a registry file that will unload Aero Glass for Win8. After running it, log out then back in again and Aero Glass for Win8 will not start. Click Here If you'd rather not trust the file, this is what's in the above: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows] "LoadAppInit_DLLs"=dword:00000000 "AppInit_DLLs"="" "RequireSignedAppInit_DLLs"= [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM] "CustomThemeResource"= -Noel

I think the reg entry you have is incorrect with the quote marks and will flash back a error message should have the (-)minus to delete the file like so.. Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows] "LoadAppInit_DLLs"=- Here's a registry file that will unload Aero Glass for Win8. After running it, log out then back in again and Aero Glass for Win8 will not start. Click Here If you'd rather not trust the file, this is what's in the above: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows] "LoadAppInit_DLLs"=dword:00000000 "AppInit_DLLs"="" "RequireSignedAppInit_DLLs"= [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM] "CustomThemeResource"= -Noel

Your issue is with having a path for your Appinit if using AGTweaker it will load the dll file to Windows directory, or just put 64bit in the windows directory manually then change your reg file entry like so.. Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows] "LoadAppInit_DLLs"=dword:00000001 "AppInit_DLLs"="DWMGlass.dll" "RequireSignedAppInit_DLLs"=dword:00000000

Here's a registry file that will unload Aero Glass for Win8. After running it, log out then back in again and Aero Glass for Win8 will not start. Click Here If you'd rather not trust the file, this is what's in the above: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows] "LoadAppInit_DLLs"=dword:00000000 "AppInit_DLLs"="" "RequireSignedAppInit_DLLs"= [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM] "CustomThemeResource"= -Noel This will also unload from commandline @echo off reg delete "hklm\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\windows" /v "LoadAppInit_DLLs" /f>nul

Just my 2 cents but a uninstaller would have been a nice feature and should be easy to add...

Glad u got it working now!! Just a suggestion but when installing your 14 apps why don't you just consolate them all together in the "apps" folder, then further streamline your code with a set variable and oneliner like so.. @echo off :: Set current directory for apps set cd=%~dp0 :: Silent Installs echo. Set restore point.. wscript /nologo %cd%apps\RestorePt.vbs echo. Installation Completed! cls echo. Installing registry tweaks.. regedit /s %cd%apps\RegTwksW7.reg echo. Installation Completed! cls echo. Installing office 2010.. %cd%apps\office\setup.exe /config %cd%apps\office\proplus.ww\config.xml echo. Installation Completed! cls echo. Installing adobe reader xl.. %cd%apps\AdbeRdr11003_en_US.exe /sAll /msi /norestart ALLUSERS=1 EULA_ACCEPT=YES echo. Installation Completed! cls echo. Installing cdburner xp.. %cd%apps\cdbxp_setup_4.5.1.4003.exe /verysilent /suppressmsgboxes /norestart /sp- echo. Installation Completed! cls echo. Installing flashplayer.. %cd%apps\FlashPlayer11.plugin.msi /qn echo. Installation Completed! cls echo. Installing toolbar cleaner.. rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSectionEx %cd%\apps\tbc\ToolbarCleaner.inf,,,4 echo. Installation Completed! cls echo. Installing winrar.. %cd%apps\winrar.exe /s echo. Installation Completed! cls pause

Thanks, xXiNight for the update..

If you install apps with install.bat in current directory you can do a runonce including your switches like so.. [ @echo off cd %~dp0 ::POST INSTALLS-(root of cd/usb/hard drive):: for %%i in (d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z) do if exist %%i:\apps\install.bat set cd=%%i: set key=hklm\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonceex reg add %key%\02 /v 1 /d "%cd%\apps\7zx64.msi /qn" /f reg add %key%\04 /v 1 /d "%cd%\apps\winrar.exe /s" /f <remainer of apps with silent switches>

I imagine BM is going to have to list compatiable video cards at some point or with final release, So maybe we should all List what cards we are using when posting issues for now on.. I am also very curious if Nvidia is definitely a problem card then has anyone also had a problem with aero glass using a AMD Radeon card?

No Issues!! Working Great.. Thanks for all your work

I am using a lap and the taskbar is slightly darker but still very readable, was just trying to get away from the cotton candy blur on the text but If your using AGTweaker you can adjust the Opacity and Blur sliders and check off the Use native Blur for the text.. DP

MaxX is correct, most of the XP and 7 tweaks will work for Win8 and some like UAC disable that worked for 7 will not work for 8 etc..Check you PM circuittravler..DP most the things worked in Windows 7 will work with Win 8. Thing is you have to test things and see if they work for your machine since no two are setup the same except OEM when first recieved

"PrintScreen47_Setup.exe" /S

Don't see where your have a path set for your first run for your apps, also instead of putting in your switch flags in code, works better if you just create a winrar sfx file for each app with switch , If you want to install your apps after uac is disabled and system is rebooted on runonce first run try something like this.. DP @echo off :: STEP 1 - Before reboot ::Setup First Run for your apps :: FIRST-RUN (Setup SFX App Installs-Put all your sfx .exe files in the Run distribution folder) set source="C:\Windows\System32\run\First-Run.cmd" reg add "hklm\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run" /v "First-Logon" /t REG_SZ /d "%source%" /f >nul ::Disable UAC (Requires a reboot) reg add "hklm\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system" /v enableLUA /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f>nul reg add "hklm\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system" /v PromptOnSecureDesktop /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f>nul reg add "hklm\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system" /v ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f>nul reg add "hklm\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system" /v ConsentPromptBehaviorUser /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f>nul ::Restart for changes.. shutdown.exe -r -t 00 -f ::STEP 2 - After reboot - will run all your apps from desktop then cleanup everything.. :: FirstRun.cmd file from Run directory in System32 @echo off cd %~dp0 cls&color e&echo ==Installing "WINDOWS 7 APPS"...Please Wait! ping.exe 127.0.0.1 -n 4 >nul ::Variables.. set rd=rd /s/q set del=del /q/f::INSTALL YOUR SFX .EXE FILES ::Sfx App Installer (Installs in alphabetical order).. for /f "delims=" %%a in ('dir/b "%source%\*.exe"') do ( echo == Installing Apps == "%%a" :: Delay.. ping -n 2 localhost 1>nul start "" /wait "%source%\%%a" ) cls popD ::CLEANUP INSTALL CRAP ::Remove from MSConfig Run.. reg delete "hklm\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run" /v "First-Logon" /f>nul ::Temp.. attrib -r -a -s -h "%localappdata%\tmp" /d /s && attrib -r -a -s -h "%localappdata%\tmp\*.*" /s /d rd /s /q "%tmp%" >nul if not exist %tmp% md %tmp% >nul ::Desktop Shortcuts.. attrib -r -a -s -h "%userprofile%\desktop\desktop.ini">nul /d /s && attrib -r -a -s -h "%systemdrive%\users\public\desktop\desktop.ini">nul /d /s for %%a in (ini lnk) do %del% %userprofile%\desktop\*.%%a>nul && for %%a in (ini lnk) do %del% %systemdrive%\users\public\desktop\*.%%a>nul ::Run Directory Multi file and folder cleanup.. for %%a in (cmd reg vbs xml) do %del% %~dp0\*.%%a>nul&%rd% dat scripts>nul 2>&1 cls Echo.&Echo. == ALL Installation's Done! == ping.exe 127.0.0.1 -n 4 >nul exit

My link Link dead....can u give me anther link?

++ Pirate Scapes Aero Themepack For Windows 8 ++ LQQking for some adventure and pirates plunder to add to your desktop? Then hoists your sails and batten down the hatches with the "Pirate Scapes Themepack" for Windows 8! [Cloud Download Link] [includes] • Pirate wallpapers, sound, cursor schemes and pirate desktop icons. • Bonus pack of pirate theme music, pirate font pack and user bmp. • Rounded glow + Square non glow. • Easy Installer and Uninstaller included! [install] • To install this theme just right click "Setup.exe" as Administrator. will auto install Theme (doing all the dirty work for you) then will restart to finalize changes. • Tip:When running the Square theme make sure you uncheck "Rounded windows frames" if using AGTweaker. Enjoy!! DP