Stardock WindowBlinds 4.0

Dom · Apr 16, 2003, 08:58 AM

WindowBlinds is a program that extends the Windows user interface to be fully “skinnable”. Once installed, users can change their title bars, scrollbars, push buttons, Start bar, and virtually every other aspect of the Windows GUI using “visual styles” that the user can make or download from the Internet.

New features in WindowBlinds 4 over the previous version include:

• Skinning of the Windows command prompt window.
• Enhanced Performance. It Incorporates a new graphics acceleration technology called “Smart Painting” making it nearly as fast as running just “Classic” Windows.
• WindowBlinds can now stylize virtually every part of the Windows GUI such as the task panes, the Control Panel background, logoff dialogs, and much more.
• Increased compatibility. Using the new compatibility APIs in Windows XP, WindowBlinds 4 can work even with the most non-standard of programs seamlessly.
• WindowBlinds can now control the size of the Windows start bar. Users who want a thinner or fatter Windows XP start bar now have that option.
• A new configuration program that makes switching between visual styles easier and faster than ever.
• Dozens of small changes to make creating new kinds of visual styles easier, making the program faster and more compatible on a wide range of configurations.

WindowBlinds 4 is currently available exclusively for Windows XP. Version 4 for Windows 98, ME, and 2000 is expected this summer.

View: Stardock WindowBlinds Web Site
Download: Stardock WindowBlinds v4.0 for Windows XP

source: WinBeta

Apr 16, 2003, 08:58 AM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Stardock WindowBlinds 4.0 WindowBlinds is a program that extends the Windows user interface to be fully “skinnable”. Once installed, users can change their title bars, scrollbars, push buttons, Start bar, and virtually every other aspect of the Windows GUI using “visual styles” that the user can make or download from the Internet. New features in WindowBlinds 4 over the previous version include: • Skinning of the Windows command prompt window. • Enhanced Performance. It Incorporates a new graphics acceleration technology called “Smart Painting” making it nearly as fast as running just “Classic” Windows. • WindowBlinds can now stylize virtually every part of the Windows GUI such as the task panes, the Control Panel background, logoff dialogs, and much more. • Increased compatibility. Using the new compatibility APIs in Windows XP, WindowBlinds 4 can work even with the most non-standard of programs seamlessly. • WindowBlinds can now control the size of the Windows start bar. Users who want a thinner or fatter Windows XP start bar now have that option. • A new configuration program that makes switching between visual styles easier and faster than ever. • Dozens of small changes to make creating new kinds of visual styles easier, making the program faster and more compatible on a wide range of configurations. WindowBlinds 4 is currently available exclusively for Windows XP. Version 4 for Windows 98, ME, and 2000 is expected this summer. View: Stardock WindowBlinds Web Site Download: Stardock WindowBlinds v4.0 for Windows XP source: WinBeta