is there a way in WB?

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I'm getting a bit frustrated with WindowBlinds. I had hoped to be able to more than just superficially modify the Aero theme (see my post here: https://forums.wincustomize.com/editpost/451374). It's kind of discouraging to have received no answers! Changing the main color without being able to change the other colors (that dreadful light blue and that ubiquitous gray) is not particularly appealing. But building a skin entirely from scratch is not on my agenda at this point. What I really want to do is play around with colors, textures and fonts. Is there any way to accomplish this intermediate sort of modification – if not directly with the program, then with the registry or other hacks?

Thanks, Ellen

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Oops. Your link doesn't work, goes to the main forum page.

 

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Ellen, With the software "Skinstudio" that you use together with Windowblinds you can create almost any modifications you like including the ones you mention :sun:

 

Windowblinds with SKINSTUDIO Link

ObjectDock - Access shortcuts and frequently used applications from an animated dock.
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I have SkinStudio. It doesn't offer any clear way to do what I described here: https://forums.wincustomize.com/451374 .

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Sorry Ellen, but you cannot edit Aero with SkinStudio. You would need to create your own skin entirely based on what you want.

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks for clarifying that. Does anyone know what system file contains that particular information, so that I could perhaps access it with ResHacker? As far as I can tell, it is not in aero.msstyles.

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting decibelle, reply 5
ResHacker?
:(O :grin:

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Are you sure? Where would that be exactly? It's not under Bitmap.

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Finding assistance here at WC on hacking your OS is like finding a Bears fan at a Packers game. Sure, they exist, but they probably won't advertise the fact. ;)

You might try the forums at dA, home court for hacks. :-"

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting decibelle, reply 8

Are you sure? Where would that be exactly? It's not under Bitmap.

Windows\Resources\Themes\Aero\Shell\

 

Yet,as other members have said,here is not encourage to hack/damage your system files. Reading your demands on the other thread, deviantArt does has some "alternative" Aero themes that may suit. 

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Wizard1956, reply 9
Finding assistance here at WC on hacking your OS is like finding a Bears fan at a Packers game

Yeah, Hack Off XD !

-We are WindowBlinds !! :thumbsup:

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Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I've looked at shellstyle.dll and shellstyle.dll.mui and can't find the element I'm looking for.

All I want to do is a minor hack, and then apply WindowBlinds. I back everything up several times over, so I'm not worried.



Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Using ResHacker for OS customization is the hardcore way of skinning. Only the best get a good result.
And the best, imo, was WinT. (He no longer dabbles in OS customization)

Here's just one example of his skills:

 

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Snowman, reply 13

Using ResHacker for OS customization is the hardcore way of skinning. Only the best get a good result.
And the best, imo, was WinT. (He no longer dabbles in OS customization)

Here's just one example of his skills:

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Image link says FORBIDDEN when you click it Snowman.

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Not for me.

http://wint.virtualplastic.net/images/custo.jpg

Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Well, now I see it.   X|