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Published: 2010-07-27 13:40:33 +0000 UTC; Views: 263590; Favourites: 591; Downloads: 76477
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Get my latest Windows 10 themes: gumroad.com/dpcdpc11NEWS!!!
Due to several complaints regarding some crashes of certain software using this style, I've began to recreate this theme from scratch based on a bug free theme: fav.me/d2c5uph
This one is my favorite theme of all time and the most perfect and complex ever found by me. Too bad the author stopped making styles or Win7.
So I'll also add some changes to the theme and name it differently... give it a personal touch and borrow some other elements from some styles I like!
I'll post a link here as soon as I finish it.
So.... keep in touch!
Thanks for all your support!
UPDATE8:
- other small changes and fixes mainly in the Bottom Graphite version, specially fonts fixes like the issue with the large font in the start menu>all programs list when selecting a folder. And reduced the fonts in many elements from Lucida Grande 9 to Lucida Grande 8.
If you have other requests or find some more bugs, don't hesitate to leave a comment!
UPDATE7:
- made some changes and some fixes in the Bottom Graphite version. Ex: now the buttons are flat and the selection square is not that rounded anymore; also changed all the fonts from Corbel to Lucida Grande to make it more Macky.
UPDATE6:
- ADDED NEW VARIATION: BOTTOM GRAPHITE!
Check it out in action here fav.me/d2vp6y2
- fixed several bugs like grouped button on the taskbar and grouped preview list
UPDATE5:
- fixed the flashing places list in the start menu both dark and normal version
UPDATE4:
- Dark Version with black borders ADDED to the pack. I've also tweaked the caption btns a bit and removed the window shadow which was really annoying for me.
Hope you like it!
- fixed the caption btns on all DPI sizes and some other small fixes
UPDATE3:
- fixed the tabs... now they align perfect with the pane and the far right tab is also working and aligned
UPDATE2:
- fixed the lack of blinking taskbar icons on x86... confirmed!
UPDATE1:
- fixed the All programs/Back icons in the Start Menu on x86.
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It's finally here!!! My mod VS of Caesar theme made originally by Roberto Urso and ported on windows by Aaron-A-Arts.
For me this is the perfect Mac Theme for Windows 7 and I wanted to make it even more perfect so I've modded it big time, some of the mods are subtle and others more obvious. I've also fixed some elements because AaronA didn't actually finish the theme.
I mainly modded this theme for my own use but had several request and I've decided to release, so maybe other will also like and use it.
What's in the package:
Theme: Caesar mod by dpcdpc11
Resources: ExplorerFrame (x86&x64) | Fonts | Start Orbs (dpcdpc11.deviantart.com/galler… ) | Wallpaper (fav.me/d2uoqa4 )
Tools: Windows 7 Aero Blur Tweaker | Windows 7 Start Button Changer
Known bugs:
- I've broke the address bar in Windows Explorer because I wanted to make the drop down menu look perfect in other apps but since I don't use Explorer it's not a big lose for me
- also the address bar in IE is black and since I don't use this I didn't fix it, even though I've tried to
- one strange bug I couldn't fix and maybe you can help me out here is the autoscroll icon in Firefox. For some strange reason something in this theme breaks it and I have no idea what... here's a screen shot: img28.imageshack.us/img28/6310…
- some Java based apps have a hard time running this theme... dunno why but I will investigate!
- if you find other bugs please let me know and I'll do my best to fix them!
Here are some brief instructions which I think you may all know by now:
0. Patch your system files!
Download Universal theme Patcher from: www.windows7download.com/win7-…
In downloaded the archive you'll find 2 files, one for x86 and another for x64 Windows OS.
UniversalThemePatcher-x86.exe for x86
UniversalThemePatcher-x64.exe for x64
After launching the little software you'll have to choose your language and then hit Patch for each of the 3 system files.
Restart ur PC and ur done!
1. Install the theme?
Copy the content of Theme folder in "C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\" (Asuming that you're Windows 7 is installed on partition C)
2. Change the start orb?
Use Windows 7 Start Button Changer from the "Tools" folder to change the start orb.
Launch Windows 7 Start Button Changer and choose one of the 3 BMPs from the "Resources/Start Orbs" folder and you're done!
3. Change the ExplorerFrame?
Take ownership of ExplorerFrame.dll, make a backup of the original file and copy the one in "Resources\ExplorerFrame\" according to your OS (x86 or x64)
4. Remove the blured edges of the windows?
Use Windows 7 Aero Blur Tweaker from the "Tools" folder to remove the windows blur.
Thanks for downloading!!!
CREDITS GOES OUT TO (sorry if I left someone out... it's not on purpose):
Roberto Urso, the original Caesar author >> kal-el84.deviantart.com/art/Ca…
Aaron-A-Arts for the original Caesar port >> aaron-a-arts.deviantart.com/ar…
fatezoom for the original Nuala start Apple orb >> fatezoom.deviantart.com/
Kishan Bagaria for the Tools >> kishan-bagaria.deviantart.com/
katz93 for the CheckBoxButtons, RadioButton and for the amazing wallpaper >> fav.me/d2uoqa4
emey87 for the amazing xwd5.6 dock skin: Noise >> fav.me/d2m29iq
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Comments: 286
i really like the dark one looks so frikin ossom!
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Excellent! I am addicted to it, and it's great to see that you are regularly making updates. Can't wait to see further improvements. I have noticed a slight bug in the start menu- there is a 'gap' appearing for less than a second I when hover on the items in the left division of the start menu. Will there be a fix to it? Furthermore, the progress bar is too light. Can you please make it slightly darker?
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Cool... I have my own addict! hehehe... Can you please link up a screenshot so I can see exactly what you mean about the start menu and which progress bar?
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Well it's impossible to take a screenshot of it, since it exists for less than a second. Open your start menu, and hover over any pinned(expandable) item, you will notice a gap appearing for less than a second(half, maybe). Another suggestion I have is - some transparency on the start menu will make it look more elegant and stylish. Furthermore, must the max and min buttons be white when hovered? won't green and orange look better.
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I see what you mean about the start menu... a white line flashes for a second. I'll check it out.
Dunno if I'll make the Start menu transparent because it will loose the same look as the taskbar and won't fit in the same design... but I will give it a go and tell you about it.
The min,max will stay white... originally Aaron made them yellow and green but I hated that so I intentionally made them white.
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Ok... If you don't mind, can I have the yellow&green version. If it's fine with you, or else never mind. Sorry for the inconvenience. If you don't mind, can I give more suggestions? - if i have any in the near future.
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Sorry but I don't have the old colored buttons!
I've fixed the start menu in the mean time... and sure you can give more suggestions.
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I got the you update 5. But the start menu bug is only fixed in the black version. It still exists in the grey version.
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sorry about that... omitted to include in the pack the normal fixed version.. you can download it now... both versions are fixed.
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this thing is really awesome! rocks ass!
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glad to hear that! thanks for your appreciation.
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Awesome job! I love it! I have it installed right now and so far it's flawless. Keep up the great work!
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thank you for your appreciation! glad you find it useful!
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Can you add a version of white taskbar?
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Dunno... probably not since there are a lot of themes with a white taskbar already.
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It's ok.. But I really like all details on this vs (than other vs) that's why I like a version of white taskbar on this vs..
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It's not a bad idea, it's just that right now I've got lots of things going on and if I will have other requests for a white taskbar, then I will consider it.
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Thanks! Take your time.. I think it's bugs free now.. So, that's the only thing i want to request.. I hope others request it (white taskbar).
Anyway, nice update again..
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thanks... I will be adding a black framed version soon so stay tuned cause you may like it as well!
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it's an aero theme... I have no idea how this works as a basic style.
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This is one great VS! You took something that was already good and improved upon it.
Aside - I'd love to see a "dark" version of this. To clarify, a version where the window *frames* match the taskbar styling.
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thanks.. glad you like it! Dunno if I will make a dark version... this one already took me some time and I have to stop customizing and start working! here's a dark similar theme: [link]
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Thanks for the suggestion. I meant something where just the window frames are dark and not the window contents themselves. I believe the contrast between the darkness of your taskbar style and light window contents with a dark window frame would look really great. Great theme, though, using it as I type this. :]
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Just uploaded the new version which includes a dark framed version... check it out! you may like it!
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Absolutely PERFECT! You nailed it exactly. I love the contrast in the min/max/close buttons and the back/forward buttons against the darkened frame. This is the ideal "dark" Mac theme for Windows users!
My new favourite, beyond a doubt, thank you!
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you're welcome... always glad to see a happy user of my stuff!
Lets hope others will like it as well.
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I know what you mean now... when I'll have the time, I'll give it a try! thanks for the suggestion.
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Really great theme mate. Is there anyway to install only the taskbar and keep the default window borders?
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sorry but the windows themes don't work that way... you can only install the whole thing, the whole visual style.
Glad you like it anyway!
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Hey I made my own theme based off of yours. Do you mind if I post it? It has dark window borders and a few more tweaks.
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It's fine by me.. please ask AaronA [link] before posting... it's his original ported theme after all... he will most certainly agree, I'm sure!
I've uploaded today a new version which also includes black borders.. check it out, you may like it! Waiting for your version as well!
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Your theme is great.But Ifind some bugs in your theme.
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First thanks for your feedback!
Let's take them one by one:
bug1: it's a minor bug but I will try to fix it
bug2: like I said in the main comment, that's a known bug which I wont fix because I will ruin the other drop down menu and I really don't want that. Besides I never use Explorer because it's really crappy file browser. There are tones of other better file browser and I recommend you use others if you want that is.
bug3: that's not something I can fix... it's hard coded into the system as far as I know.
bugs4: what's wrong with the grey bottom frame? that's how is supposed to look... I can't change it individually for every program. Imagine if I would make it white how other program window will look like, for example foobar: [link]
bug5: will try to fix that
bug6: I have no idea where to start looking for that bug but I will also try to fix it.
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There is like a 5px blur on each side of the window edge. The borders in general are rough. Things don't line up quite properly. Ruins it for me. Nice work though.
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