Changing Windows Vista to look like Windows XP

I now use Windows 7 which runs just as good as Xp.
I had switched from Vista to Xp because its so much faster.
This Instructable will explain the process of changing Windows Vista and making it look like Windows XP. This covers changing the log-in screen, the computers theme, changing the mouse cursor style, and customizing other little features. Let me know if I miss something and comment, as this is my first instructable.

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Step 1: Wallpaper

Attached is the official Windows XP Bliss wallpaper.

tbh-1138 says: Apr 14, 2012. 12:53 PM

Can I use Royale instead of Luna?

amummau (author) in reply to tbh-1138Apr 14, 2012. 1:38 PM

Sure, a long as you have the correct theme file for Vista.

tbh-1138 in reply to amummauApr 14, 2012. 3:40 PM

Will the same files work on Vista as on XP?

acdc1226 says: Feb 10, 2010. 1:14 PM

Do you have to use VistaGlazz?

Adam-S in reply to acdc1226Feb 28, 2011. 8:19 AM

you DO have to use vistaglass as it patches theme files so you can run 3rd party themes on your pc

if you don't it will NOT look the same as the screenshot here.

Adam-S in reply to Adam-SMar 2, 2011. 9:14 AM

but if you want you can go through the hassle of doing it yourself. But if you do decide to to the diy way make a system restore point so if you crash up your visual styles you can revert back to when you did not tamper with them.

TheOneAndOnlyMissingNo. says: Feb 9, 2010. 7:46 PM

Does VistaGlazz work in Windows 7?

Adam-S in reply to TheOneAndOnlyMissingNo.Feb 28, 2011. 8:17 AM

yes it does but one of the features is disabled.

don't worry because the 'patch system files' feature is the one you need and it isn't disabled.

Ssslouter says: Aug 17, 2010. 6:24 PM

And to think that I worked SO HARD to make my xp look like vista. :P. I like the vista theme but of course, xp is waaay better. Now I have 7. May the last dinosaur be with us. Ssslouter

kbhasi says: Aug 4, 2010. 1:51 AM

actually u select none for the cusors\

amummau (author) in reply to kbhasiAug 4, 2010. 4:18 AM

Thanks for the tip. I just realized that's what it should be. I'll update the Instructable.

ferrari484 says: Jan 16, 2010. 6:06 AM

Al right this really is hopeless.

Raikou-san says: Jan 15, 2010. 2:24 PM

You have the wallpaper step twice.

amummau (author) in reply to Raikou-sanJan 15, 2010. 3:25 PM

Never noticed that before! Thanks for pointing it out. I deleted step 8.

TheOneAndOnlyMissingNo. says: Jan 10, 2010. 3:53 PM

Does LogonStudio Vista work on Windows 7?

amummau (author) in reply to TheOneAndOnlyMissingNo.Jan 11, 2010. 1:07 PM

It appears to work with Windows 7.

See the link below for more details:
www.stardock.com/products/logonstudio/

mobboss97 says: Dec 3, 2009. 1:21 PM

yeah.. so when i click the link it doesnt say run it says find what should i do?

amummau (author) in reply to mobboss97Dec 3, 2009. 2:11 PM

You need to download and save it to a location of your choice. Then, copy it to the "Startup" folder to start it when the computer turns on. Double click it to run it for the first time without restarting.

mobboss97 in reply to amummauDec 3, 2009. 4:30 PM

so it should be with all of the other programs that come on when i startup my computer?

amummau (author) in reply to mobboss97Dec 4, 2009. 12:42 PM

Yes. The "Startup" folder is located in the Start menu.

1Nation says: Aug 2, 2009. 8:38 PM

Download comes up as a .tmp file not a logonvista :(

amummau (author) in reply to 1NationAug 3, 2009. 8:19 AM

just rename the file to .logonvista