If you’ve started to get bored with the general Windows XP desktop then the following might be for you.
Step 1 – Replace the desktop theme
Microsoft has put out a really sharp-looking XP desktop theme based on Windows Media Player 11. It simply installs as another desktop theme in your Display Options; no need for any third-party applications.
Update! You might also want to try out Royale Remixed by “~oddbasket”. Less bugs and and a very beautiful theme indeed. Thanks to Balu for sharing!
Step 2 – Add a new background image
If you haven’t replaced the background image already you could visit Deziner Folio and get the set of 74 Hi Res Windows Vista Wallpapers.
Step 3 – Live it up a little
Install Google Desktop and add live search and all the gadgets you can fit on your desktop. After a minute or two your Windows XP could look something like this:
There you go, 3 simple steps to make your welcome screen less boring. Feel free to add more steps through the comments below if you know of any other eye-candy’s worth having!
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I have tries the zune theme its got a few bugs.. I prefer the Royale Noir theme
It looks almost the same and works with almost no bugs
Thanks for those wallpapers.. I was planning to change that neways
Hi Balu, thanks for the update. In case you don’t know it already the Royale Noir theme was updated 4th November last year. The latest version can be downloaded from deviantart.com/art/Royale-Remixed-44294818.
Looks like a much more complete theme, and also got the Vista mouse markers included 🙂
eeks thanks! Din’t know!