http://search.deviantart.com/?q=gallery:vishal-gupta/273741&section= deviantART RSS for gallery:vishal-gupta/273741 en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Tue, 21 May 2013 19:05:34 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Wi-Host-372937814 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Wi-Host-372937814 Tue, 21 May 2013 06:06:28 PDT Wi-Host nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK

"Wi-Host" is a free and portable software for Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 which turns your laptop or PC equipped with Wi-Fi into a hot spot allowing you to share you Internet connection with other Wi-Fi enabled devices such as mobile phones, tablets or other computers.

DOWNLOAD LINK ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK

"Wi-Host" is a free and portable software for Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 which turns your laptop or PC equipped with Wi-Fi into a hot spot allowing you to share you Internet connection with other Wi-Fi enabled devices such as mobile phones, tablets or other computers.

DOWNLOAD LINK

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Power-Scheduler-368118253 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Power-Scheduler-368118253 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:20:12 PDT Power Scheduler nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK

"Power Scheduler" is a free software for Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 users which allows you to schedule shutdown, restart, hibernate and lock operations at any desired time. ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK

"Power Scheduler" is a free software for Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 users which allows you to schedule shutdown, restart, hibernate and lock operations at any desired time.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Microsoft-NET-Framework-3-5-Offline-Installer-362079899 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Microsoft-NET-Framework-3-5-Offline-Installer-362079899 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:09:55 PDT Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Offline Installer nonadult customization/skins/windows8/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK

"Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Offline Installer" is a freeware created for Windows 8 which helps you in installing .NET Framework 3.5 in your system without any need of Internet connection.

More Info and Download Link - [link] ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK

"Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Offline Installer" is a freeware created for Windows 8 which helps you in installing .NET Framework 3.5 in your system without any need of Internet connection.

More Info and Download Link - [link]

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Shutdown-Panel-for-Windows-336184850 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Shutdown-Panel-for-Windows-336184850 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 03:19:05 PST Shutdown Panel for Windows nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2012-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK

"Shutdown Panel" is a free and portable software for Windows which provides easy and quick access to all power options such as restart, shut down, hibernate, lock and log off. Its portable so you don't need to install it. Just run the program and use it. You can also carry it on your USB drive.

Once launched, it shows a small panel containing big icons (similar to Windows 8 Start Screen tiles) for various power options. You can click on the desired icon to immediately perform the action.

This software supports Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. It can be used in both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows editions. You can download this handy program using following link:

Download Link ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK

"Shutdown Panel" is a free and portable software for Windows which provides easy and quick access to all power options such as restart, shut down, hibernate, lock and log off. Its portable so you don't need to install it. Just run the program and use it. You can also carry it on your USB drive.

Once launched, it shows a small panel containing big icons (similar to Windows 8 Start Screen tiles) for various power options. You can click on the desired icon to immediately perform the action.

This software supports Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. It can be used in both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows editions. You can download this handy program using following link:

Download Link

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-8-RTM-Boot-Screen-for-Windows-7-322603701 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-8-RTM-Boot-Screen-for-Windows-7-322603701 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:59:10 PDT Windows 8 RTM Boot Screen for Windows 7 nonadult customization/skins/windows7/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2012-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ [link] build comes with new boot screen which shows new Windows 8 logo and the same circle animation.

I tried to create a look-like boot screen for Windows 7. Again I took some help from WsDP boot screen by ngconghuan [link] so thanks goes to him.

The boot screen is very easy to apply. You just need to run "Windows 7 Boot Updater" software [link] , select the boot screen's .bs7 file using "File -> Load boot skin..." option and click on "Apply" button.

HOW TO USE: [link]

Also check out:

Transform Windows 7 into Windows 8 without using Customization Pack ]]> [link] build comes with new boot screen which shows new Windows 8 logo and the same circle animation.

I tried to create a look-like boot screen for Windows 7. Again I took some help from WsDP boot screen by ngconghuan [link] so thanks goes to him.

The boot screen is very easy to apply. You just need to run "Windows 7 Boot Updater" software [link] , select the boot screen's .bs7 file using "File -> Load boot skin..." option and click on "Apply" button.

HOW TO USE: [link]

Also check out:

Transform Windows 7 into Windows 8 without using Customization Pack

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Customize-Windows-7-System-Properties-320565196 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Customize-Windows-7-System-Properties-320565196 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 15:35:24 PDT Customize Windows 7 System Properties nonadult customization/skins/windows7/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2012-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/
You'll be able to remove or change almost each and every element of System Properties window such as Windows logo, Genuine Windows Activation logo, Learn more online link, Get genuine Windows link, Windows Experience Index link, etc.

Ultimate Guide for Customizing Windows 7 System Properties - [link]

How to Change or Remove Windows Logo from Windows 7 System Properties? - [link]

How to Change or Remove “Genuine Windows Activation” Logo and “Learn More Online” Link from Windows 7 System Properties? - [link]

How to Remove “Windows Experience Index Rating” Link from Windows 7 System Properties? - [link]

Add Customized Strings (OEM Information) in System Properties Dialog Box of Windows Vista and 7 - [link] ]]>
You'll be able to remove or change almost each and every element of System Properties window such as Windows logo, Genuine Windows Activation logo, Learn more online link, Get genuine Windows link, Windows Experience Index link, etc.

Ultimate Guide for Customizing Windows 7 System Properties - [link]

How to Change or Remove Windows Logo from Windows 7 System Properties? - [link]

How to Change or Remove “Genuine Windows Activation” Logo and “Learn More Online” Link from Windows 7 System Properties? - [link]

How to Remove “Windows Experience Index Rating” Link from Windows 7 System Properties? - [link]

Add Customized Strings (OEM Information) in System Properties Dialog Box of Windows Vista and 7 - [link]

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Tweak-and-Customize-Windows-7-Explorer-Command-Bar-317398290 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Tweak-and-Customize-Windows-7-Explorer-Command-Bar-317398290 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:16:59 PDT Tweak and Customize Windows 7 Explorer Command Bar nonadult customization/skins/windows7/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2012-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/
[link]

You guys liked the tutorials so I decided to share some more interesting tutorials with you all.

Following tutorials will help you in customizing almost each and everything of Command Bar (aka Folder Band or Toolbar) in Windows 7.

It'll help you in:

Moving Command Bar to bottom of Windows Explorer - [link]

Auto-hide Command Bar - [link]

Add new buttons to Command Bar - [link]

Remove unwanted buttons from Command Bar - [link]

Remove Preview Pane button - [link]

Remove Get Help button - [link]

Remove Burn button - [link]

Customize Organize and Layout menus - [link]

For your convenience, I have uploaded a ZIP file containing links to all these tutorials.

Feel free to ask any kind of questions. ]]>
[link]

You guys liked the tutorials so I decided to share some more interesting tutorials with you all.

Following tutorials will help you in customizing almost each and everything of Command Bar (aka Folder Band or Toolbar) in Windows 7.

It'll help you in:

Moving Command Bar to bottom of Windows Explorer - [link]

Auto-hide Command Bar - [link]

Add new buttons to Command Bar - [link]

Remove unwanted buttons from Command Bar - [link]

Remove Preview Pane button - [link]

Remove Get Help button - [link]

Remove Burn button - [link]

Customize Organize and Layout menus - [link]

For your convenience, I have uploaded a ZIP file containing links to all these tutorials.

Feel free to ask any kind of questions.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Move-Details-Pane-Command-Bar-Nav-Pane-in-Explorer-316154819 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Move-Details-Pane-Command-Bar-Nav-Pane-in-Explorer-316154819 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 16:14:29 PDT Move Details Pane,Command Bar,Nav Pane in Explorer nonadult customization/skins/windows7/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2012-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ NOTE: The screenshot is showing all 3 panels at different positions in Windows Explorer. It was done to show the output using a single window. You can change position of a single panel or all using the tutorials mentioned below.

============

All DeviantART members love Windows customization and the best and most popular section of DeviantART is "Windows Themes" section.

Many custom 3rd party themes look much better when we change positions of Details Pane, Navigation Pane or Command Bar in Windows Explorer.

I have seen many people asking how to move Details Pane at top or move Command Bar at bottom, etc.

So today I decided to create this page to help those people.

The download ZIP file contains links to guides which will teach you:

1. How to move Details Pane at Top in Windows Explorer?

2. How to move Command Bar at Bottom in Windows Explorer?

3. How to move Navigation Pane at Right in Windows Explorer?

Some of these guides were posted at AskVG long time back and now DeviantART members can also get benefit from these guides.

If you want direct links to these tutorials, here they are:

How to Move / Show "Details Pane" at Top in Windows Vista and 7 Explorer? - [link]

How to Move / Show Command Bar (aka Folder Band or Toolbar) at Bottom in Windows 7 Explorer? - [link]

How to Auto-Hide or Disable Command Bar (aka Folder Band) in Windows Vista and 7 Explorer? - [link]

How to Move / Show "Navigation Pane" at Right in Windows 7 Explorer? - [link]

Feel free to ask any kind of question if you have. ]]> NOTE: The screenshot is showing all 3 panels at different positions in Windows Explorer. It was done to show the output using a single window. You can change position of a single panel or all using the tutorials mentioned below.

============

All DeviantART members love Windows customization and the best and most popular section of DeviantART is "Windows Themes" section.

Many custom 3rd party themes look much better when we change positions of Details Pane, Navigation Pane or Command Bar in Windows Explorer.

I have seen many people asking how to move Details Pane at top or move Command Bar at bottom, etc.

So today I decided to create this page to help those people.

The download ZIP file contains links to guides which will teach you:

1. How to move Details Pane at Top in Windows Explorer?

2. How to move Command Bar at Bottom in Windows Explorer?

3. How to move Navigation Pane at Right in Windows Explorer?

Some of these guides were posted at AskVG long time back and now DeviantART members can also get benefit from these guides.

If you want direct links to these tutorials, here they are:

How to Move / Show "Details Pane" at Top in Windows Vista and 7 Explorer? - [link]

How to Move / Show Command Bar (aka Folder Band or Toolbar) at Bottom in Windows 7 Explorer? - [link]

How to Auto-Hide or Disable Command Bar (aka Folder Band) in Windows Vista and 7 Explorer? - [link]

How to Move / Show "Navigation Pane" at Right in Windows 7 Explorer? - [link]

Feel free to ask any kind of question if you have.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Restore-Ownership-to-TrustedInstaller-in-Windows-302147104 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Restore-Ownership-to-TrustedInstaller-in-Windows-302147104 Mon, 14 May 2012 14:15:36 PDT Restore Ownership to TrustedInstaller in Windows nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2012-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ More Info and Instructions: [link]

This registry script will add a new option "Restore ownership" in files and folders context menu so that you can restore TrustedInstaller as default owner of system files and folders quickly and easily.

Add "Restore Ownership to TrustedInstaller" Option in Files and Folders Context Menu in Windows Vista, 7 and 8

How to Add "Take Ownership" Option in Files and Folders Context Menu in Windows? ]]> More Info and Instructions: [link]

This registry script will add a new option "Restore ownership" in files and folders context menu so that you can restore TrustedInstaller as default owner of system files and folders quickly and easily.

Add "Restore Ownership to TrustedInstaller" Option in Files and Folders Context Menu in Windows Vista, 7 and 8

How to Add "Take Ownership" Option in Files and Folders Context Menu in Windows?

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-8-Metro-Task-Manager-for-XP-Vista-and-7-300826389 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-8-Metro-Task-Manager-for-XP-Vista-and-7-300826389 Tue, 08 May 2012 12:56:46 PDT Windows 8 Metro Task Manager for XP, Vista and 7 nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2012-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

UPDATE: New version released which comes with some fixes and UI updates. Check homepage for full changelog.

This small and portable utility has been created by AskVG reader "Masroor Aijaz aka JX Great" which provides Windows 8 look-like Metro Task Manager in Windows XP, Vista and 7.

Check out following link for more information and instructions:

Get Windows 8 Look-Like Metro Task Manager in Windows XP, Vista and 7 ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

UPDATE: New version released which comes with some fixes and UI updates. Check homepage for full changelog.

This small and portable utility has been created by AskVG reader "Masroor Aijaz aka JX Great" which provides Windows 8 look-like Metro Task Manager in Windows XP, Vista and 7.

Check out following link for more information and instructions:

Get Windows 8 Look-Like Metro Task Manager in Windows XP, Vista and 7

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-7-Skin-for-Classic-Shell-Start-Menu-297783610 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-7-Skin-for-Classic-Shell-Start-Menu-297783610 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 06:26:40 PDT Windows 7 Skin for Classic Shell Start Menu nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2012-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ More Info and How to Use Instructions: [link]

This skin has been created for Classic Shell [link] software to provide Windows 7 look-like Start Menu and Start button in Windows 8 [link]

Check out following link for full instructions:

Download Classic Shell Skin to Get Windows 7 Look-Like Start Menu and Start Button in Windows 8 ]]> More Info and How to Use Instructions: [link]

This skin has been created for Classic Shell [link] software to provide Windows 7 look-like Start Menu and Start button in Windows 8 [link]

Check out following link for full instructions:

Download Classic Shell Skin to Get Windows 7 Look-Like Start Menu and Start Button in Windows 8

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Get-Windows-8-Win-X-Menu-in-Windows-7-293737151 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Get-Windows-8-Win-X-Menu-in-Windows-7-293737151 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:07:00 PDT Get Windows 8 Win+X Menu in Windows 7 nonadult customization/skins/windows7/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2012-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ More Info with Screenshots: [link]

If you like Windows 8 "Win+X" Menu, you can get a similar cascading menu in Windows 7 Desktop context menu. This new menu contains all those shortcuts present in real Win+X Menu.

Download ZIP file, extract it and run REG file.

UPDATE: New registry scripts added for German language users. Thanks to "HatoSan" [link] for translating.

Following method has been used in creating these REG files:

Add Cascading Menus for Your Favorite Programs in Windows 7 Desktop Context Menu ]]> More Info with Screenshots: [link]

If you like Windows 8 "Win+X" Menu, you can get a similar cascading menu in Windows 7 Desktop context menu. This new menu contains all those shortcuts present in real Win+X Menu.

Download ZIP file, extract it and run REG file.

UPDATE: New registry scripts added for German language users. Thanks to "HatoSan" [link] for translating.

Following method has been used in creating these REG files:

Add Cascading Menus for Your Favorite Programs in Windows 7 Desktop Context Menu

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Add-New-Shortcuts-to-Win-X-Menu-of-Windows-8-292603044 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Add-New-Shortcuts-to-Win-X-Menu-of-Windows-8-292603044 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:47:04 PDT Add New Shortcuts to Win+X Menu of Windows 8 nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2012-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ Windows 8's "Win+X" menu. You can add as many shortcuts as you want and they all will work actually.

Full Info and How to Instructions: [link] ]]> Windows 8's "Win+X" menu. You can add as many shortcuts as you want and they all will work actually.

Full Info and How to Instructions: [link]

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-8-Setting-Mockups-291080239 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-8-Setting-Mockups-291080239 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:44:38 PDT Windows 8 Setting Mockups nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2012-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ Windows 8 Consumer Preview build but many of us are not happy with the removal of start menu and start button.

Microsoft is forcing us to use new Start Screen and is not providing any option to disable Start Screen and get start menu back.

Also the power options such as restart, shut down are hidden in Settings charm.

I have posted an article at AskVG.com which provides some suggestions and mockups of Settings which can be implemented in Windows 8 RTM to make all Windows 8 users happy.

Interested people can read the details and full information about these mockups at following link:

Full Article: What Should Microsoft Change in Windows 8 to Make All Users Happy? ]]> Windows 8 Consumer Preview build but many of us are not happy with the removal of start menu and start button.

Microsoft is forcing us to use new Start Screen and is not providing any option to disable Start Screen and get start menu back.

Also the power options such as restart, shut down are hidden in Settings charm.

I have posted an article at AskVG.com which provides some suggestions and mockups of Settings which can be implemented in Windows 8 RTM to make all Windows 8 users happy.

Interested people can read the details and full information about these mockups at following link:

Full Article: What Should Microsoft Change in Windows 8 to Make All Users Happy?

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Hack-Win-X-Menu-of-Windows-8-289758490 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Hack-Win-X-Menu-of-Windows-8-289758490 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 07:56:00 PDT Hack Win+X Menu of Windows 8 nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2012-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/
You can add new shortcuts, remove existing shortcuts, rename shortcuts, group shortcuts and much more.

Check out following exclusive AskVG tutorial to learn hos to do this:

[EXCLUSIVE] Customize New Quick Access Menu (Win+X Menu) in Windows 8 – Add, Remove, Rename or Move Shortcuts and Much More ]]>
You can add new shortcuts, remove existing shortcuts, rename shortcuts, group shortcuts and much more.

Check out following exclusive AskVG tutorial to learn hos to do this:

[EXCLUSIVE] Customize New Quick Access Menu (Win+X Menu) in Windows 8 – Add, Remove, Rename or Move Shortcuts and Much More

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Holi-Wallpapers-Pack-289069699 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Holi-Wallpapers-Pack-289069699 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 06:45:47 PST Holi Wallpapers Pack nonadult customization/wallpaper/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2012-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/

Holi is an Indian festival which is generally celebrated in month of March. People celebrate this festival by splashing colors on each other.

This wallpaper pack contains 10 excellent wallpapers for your Desktop. All these wallpapers have been collected from various magazine CDs, websites, etc in past. If any of these wallpapers has been created by you, please let me know and provide a proof and I'll provide credits to you. ]]>

Holi is an Indian festival which is generally celebrated in month of March. People celebrate this festival by splashing colors on each other.

This wallpaper pack contains 10 excellent wallpapers for your Desktop. All these wallpapers have been collected from various magazine CDs, websites, etc in past. If any of these wallpapers has been created by you, please let me know and provide a proof and I'll provide credits to you.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Add-Power-Options-in-Desktop-Context-Menu-288231627 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Add-Power-Options-in-Desktop-Context-Menu-288231627 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:39:40 PST Add Power Options in Desktop Context Menu nonadult customization/skins/windows7/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2012-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ Add Cascading Menu for Restart, Shut Down, Hibernate and Other Power Shortcuts in Desktop Context Menu of Windows 7 and 8

This trick will add a new cascading "Power Menu" in Desktop context menu of Windows 7 and Windows 8 which will contain following power options:

• Sleep


• Hibernate


• Restart


• Restart with Boot Options Menu New*


• Shut Down


• Shut Down (Hybrid)


• Lock


• Log Off


• Switch User

It'll help you in restart, shut down or perform other power operations on your Windows 7 or Windows 8 PC quickly and easily.

More Info: Add Cascading Menu for Restart, Shut Down, Hibernate and Other Power Shortcuts in Desktop Context Menu of Windows 7 and 8 ]]> Add Cascading Menu for Restart, Shut Down, Hibernate and Other Power Shortcuts in Desktop Context Menu of Windows 7 and 8

This trick will add a new cascading "Power Menu" in Desktop context menu of Windows 7 and Windows 8 which will contain following power options:

• Sleep


• Hibernate


• Restart


• Restart with Boot Options Menu New*


• Shut Down


• Shut Down (Hybrid)


• Lock


• Log Off


• Switch User

It'll help you in restart, shut down or perform other power operations on your Windows 7 or Windows 8 PC quickly and easily.

More Info: Add Cascading Menu for Restart, Shut Down, Hibernate and Other Power Shortcuts in Desktop Context Menu of Windows 7 and 8

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Hash-Reporter-for-Windows-280303336 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Hash-Reporter-for-Windows-280303336 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:16:15 PST Hash Reporter for Windows nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2012-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

"Hash Reporter" is a small, free and portable tool created by AskVG reader "Masroor Aijaz" which helps you in calculating and verifying hash codes of a file.

You just need to run the tool, drag-n-drop the file in its window or select the file using "Browse" button and the tool will immediately show its hash code information.

More Info - [link] ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

"Hash Reporter" is a small, free and portable tool created by AskVG reader "Masroor Aijaz" which helps you in calculating and verifying hash codes of a file.

You just need to run the tool, drag-n-drop the file in its window or select the file using "Browse" button and the tool will immediately show its hash code information.

More Info - [link]

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Hash-Tool-for-Windows-275085713 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Hash-Tool-for-Windows-275085713 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:06:54 PST Hash Tool for Windows nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

UPDATE: New version 2.0.2 released which comes with a few fixes and updates. Check the homepage for more information.

"Hash Tool" is a small, free and portable tool created by AskVG reader "Shashi kumar Sinha" which helps you in calculating and verifying hash code of a file.

You just need to run the tool, drag-n-drop the file in its window or select the file using "Browse" button, click on "Calculate" button and the tool will immediately show its hash code information.

More Info - [link] ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

UPDATE: New version 2.0.2 released which comes with a few fixes and updates. Check the homepage for more information.

"Hash Tool" is a small, free and portable tool created by AskVG reader "Shashi kumar Sinha" which helps you in calculating and verifying hash code of a file.

You just need to run the tool, drag-n-drop the file in its window or select the file using "Browse" button, click on "Calculate" button and the tool will immediately show its hash code information.

More Info - [link]

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-Vista-and-7-Sounds-and-Cursors-for-XP-274052209 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-Vista-and-7-Sounds-and-Cursors-for-XP-274052209 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:16:34 PST Windows Vista and 7 Sounds and Cursors for XP nonadult customization/skins/windows/cursors Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/
Transform Windows XP into Windows Vista without using Customization Pack - [link]

Transform Windows XP into Windows 7 without using Customization Pack - [link] ]]>
Transform Windows XP into Windows Vista without using Customization Pack - [link]

Transform Windows XP into Windows 7 without using Customization Pack - [link]

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Host-Mechanic-for-Windows-269165707 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Host-Mechanic-for-Windows-269165707 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:39:11 PST Host Mechanic for Windows nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

"Host Mechanic" is another freeware released by AskVG.com which helps you in editing, deleting or restoring default "Hosts" file [link] in Windows OS. This freeware has been created by AskVG reader "Hackerpunk1".

It can be used in Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 Developer Preview.

This utility is portable and you don't need to install it.

More Info and Instructions - [link] ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

"Host Mechanic" is another freeware released by AskVG.com which helps you in editing, deleting or restoring default "Hosts" file [link] in Windows OS. This freeware has been created by AskVG reader "Hackerpunk1".

It can be used in Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 Developer Preview.

This utility is portable and you don't need to install it.

More Info and Instructions - [link]

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/ISO-Toolkit-for-Windows-263923693 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/ISO-Toolkit-for-Windows-263923693 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:07:02 PDT ISO Toolkit for Windows nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

UPDATE: New version 5.0 released which comes with new "Burn" functionality, updated mount function driver and a few fixes.

"ISO Toolkit" is a free ISO manipulation tool developed by an AskVG reader "Shashi Sinha" which allows you to create ISO image, copy ISO image from CD/DVD, convert ISO, NRG, CUE images, extract content of ISO, NRG, BIN and CUE images, mount ISO, NRG, BIN and CUE images and burn ISO image files.

Features List:

• Alternative to many shareware ISO manipulation tools


• Single portable program, no need to install


• Creates bootable ISO images too


• Can convert between popular image formats


• Can extract ISO or NRG or CD images


• Can mount ISO or NRG or CD images


• Can burn ISO images


• Directly create clone ISO image from a CD/DVD

More info and Instructions: [link] ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

UPDATE: New version 5.0 released which comes with new "Burn" functionality, updated mount function driver and a few fixes.

"ISO Toolkit" is a free ISO manipulation tool developed by an AskVG reader "Shashi Sinha" which allows you to create ISO image, copy ISO image from CD/DVD, convert ISO, NRG, CUE images, extract content of ISO, NRG, BIN and CUE images, mount ISO, NRG, BIN and CUE images and burn ISO image files.

Features List:

• Alternative to many shareware ISO manipulation tools


• Single portable program, no need to install


• Creates bootable ISO images too


• Can convert between popular image formats


• Can extract ISO or NRG or CD images


• Can mount ISO or NRG or CD images


• Can burn ISO images


• Directly create clone ISO image from a CD/DVD

More info and Instructions: [link]

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-Bootable-Image-Creator-260819526 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-Bootable-Image-Creator-260819526 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:39:08 PDT Windows Bootable Image Creator nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK

UPDATE: New version 1.3 released which now supports Windows 8 bootable ISO creation.

"WBICreator" (Windows Bootable Image Creator) is a free and portable utility created by AskVG reader "Shashi Kumar Sinha" which allows you to create bootable ISO image file of Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 setup.

You just need to give any desired name to ISO image file, select the folder containing Windows setup files and select the target folder which will store the new ISO file and you are done. Just sit back and the bootable ISO image file will be created automatically within a few minutes which can be burned on a disk using any CD/DVD burning software.

DOWNLOAD LINK ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK

UPDATE: New version 1.3 released which now supports Windows 8 bootable ISO creation.

"WBICreator" (Windows Bootable Image Creator) is a free and portable utility created by AskVG reader "Shashi Kumar Sinha" which allows you to create bootable ISO image file of Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 setup.

You just need to give any desired name to ISO image file, select the folder containing Windows setup files and select the target folder which will store the new ISO file and you are done. Just sit back and the bootable ISO image file will be created automatically within a few minutes which can be burned on a disk using any CD/DVD burning software.

DOWNLOAD LINK

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-8-Start-ORB-for-Win-7-254747287 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-8-Start-ORB-for-Win-7-254747287 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:01:34 PDT Windows 8 Start ORB for Win 7 nonadult customization/skins/windows7/startorbs Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/
Microsoft Official Video Shows Improved File Management UI (Copy, Move, Rename, Delete) in Windows 8

One AskVG reader "MuTz777" noticed the new Start ORB present in the demo video.

The new Start ORB features a Metro style flat Windows logo which looks great.

If you want to have the same Start ORB in Windows 7, just download the ZIP file, extract it and apply the PNG file using StartOrbz.

The Start button image used in this Start ORB has been created by Bruellkaefer [link]

Also check:

Transform Windows 7 into Windows 8 without using Customization Pack ]]>
Microsoft Official Video Shows Improved File Management UI (Copy, Move, Rename, Delete) in Windows 8

One AskVG reader "MuTz777" noticed the new Start ORB present in the demo video.

The new Start ORB features a Metro style flat Windows logo which looks great.

If you want to have the same Start ORB in Windows 7, just download the ZIP file, extract it and apply the PNG file using StartOrbz.

The Start button image used in this Start ORB has been created by Bruellkaefer [link]

Also check:

Transform Windows 7 into Windows 8 without using Customization Pack

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Win7-Desktop-Context-Menu-Hack-251544181 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Win7-Desktop-Context-Menu-Hack-251544181 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:16:57 PDT Win7 Desktop Context Menu Hack nonadult customization/skins/windows7/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ AskVG.com is always the first website which shares interesting tweaks and customization related stuffs. I have posted so many tutorials in past which help you in customizing Desktop context menu in Windows Vista and 7. Many of them allow you to add new items to Desktop context menu and some of them allow you to remove existing items which you find unnecessary.

AskVG.com was the first website to post about adding your favorite program shortcut in Desktop context menu, adding cascading menus in Desktop context menu, adding restart Explorer option and many other exclusive tutorials.

Following AskVG.com article contains a list of all such tutorials in a single place for your convenience. It'll help you in reading all these tutorials quickly and easily and will also make sure that you have not missed any of them.

This article allows you to:

* Add Program Shortcuts in Desktop Context Menu
* Add Favorite Website Link in Desktop Context Menu
* Add Your Name in Desktop Context Menu
* Add Cascading Menus in Desktop Context Menu
* Hacking "Screen Resolution", "Gadgets" and "Personalize" Options in Desktop Context Menu
* Remove "Next Desktop Background"Option from Desktop Context Menu
* Add "Show/Hide Hidden Files" Option in Desktop Context Menu
* Add "Show/Hide File Extensions" Option in Desktop Context Menu
* Add "Show/Hide Checkbox" Option in Desktop Context Menu
* Add "Kill Not Responding Tasks"Option in Desktop Context Menu
* Add "Restart Explorer" Option in Desktop Context Menu
* Add "Restart uxsms" Option in Desktop Context Menu
* Add "Network Connections" Option in Desktop Context Menu
* Add "God Mode"Option in Desktop Context Menu
* Add Change Sound, Task manager and Other Shortcuts in Desktop Context Menu
* Add Change Wallpaper, Change Theme and Other Shortcuts in Desktop Context Menu
* Add "Aero On / Off"Shortcut in Desktop Context Menu
* Remove Display Driver Entry from Desktop Context Menu
* Customize "New"Item in Desktop Context Menu

You can read this ultimate article using following link:

[AIO] Ultimate Tutorial to Customize Desktop Context Menu in Windows Vista and 7 ]]> AskVG.com is always the first website which shares interesting tweaks and customization related stuffs. I have posted so many tutorials in past which help you in customizing Desktop context menu in Windows Vista and 7. Many of them allow you to add new items to Desktop context menu and some of them allow you to remove existing items which you find unnecessary.

AskVG.com was the first website to post about adding your favorite program shortcut in Desktop context menu, adding cascading menus in Desktop context menu, adding restart Explorer option and many other exclusive tutorials.

Following AskVG.com article contains a list of all such tutorials in a single place for your convenience. It'll help you in reading all these tutorials quickly and easily and will also make sure that you have not missed any of them.

This article allows you to:

* Add Program Shortcuts in Desktop Context Menu
* Add Favorite Website Link in Desktop Context Menu
* Add Your Name in Desktop Context Menu
* Add Cascading Menus in Desktop Context Menu
* Hacking "Screen Resolution", "Gadgets" and "Personalize" Options in Desktop Context Menu
* Remove "Next Desktop Background"Option from Desktop Context Menu
* Add "Show/Hide Hidden Files" Option in Desktop Context Menu
* Add "Show/Hide File Extensions" Option in Desktop Context Menu
* Add "Show/Hide Checkbox" Option in Desktop Context Menu
* Add "Kill Not Responding Tasks"Option in Desktop Context Menu
* Add "Restart Explorer" Option in Desktop Context Menu
* Add "Restart uxsms" Option in Desktop Context Menu
* Add "Network Connections" Option in Desktop Context Menu
* Add "God Mode"Option in Desktop Context Menu
* Add Change Sound, Task manager and Other Shortcuts in Desktop Context Menu
* Add Change Wallpaper, Change Theme and Other Shortcuts in Desktop Context Menu
* Add "Aero On / Off"Shortcut in Desktop Context Menu
* Remove Display Driver Entry from Desktop Context Menu
* Customize "New"Item in Desktop Context Menu

You can read this ultimate article using following link:

[AIO] Ultimate Tutorial to Customize Desktop Context Menu in Windows Vista and 7

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-Vista-and-Windows-7-Boot-Screens-for-XP-251237740 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-Vista-and-Windows-7-Boot-Screens-for-XP-251237740 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:59:02 PDT Windows Vista and Windows 7 Boot Screens for XP nonadult customization/skins/windows/bootskin Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/
How to change Windows XP Boot Screen using Tuneup Utilities - [link]

Transform Windows XP into Windows Vista without using Customization Pack - [link]

Transform Windows XP into Windows 7 without using Customization Pack - [link] ]]>
How to change Windows XP Boot Screen using Tuneup Utilities - [link]

Transform Windows XP into Windows Vista without using Customization Pack - [link]

Transform Windows XP into Windows 7 without using Customization Pack - [link]

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Right-Click-Context-Menu-Adder-244062201 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Right-Click-Context-Menu-Adder-244062201 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:18:02 PDT Right Click Context Menu Adder nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

UPDATE: New version 2.0 released which comes with lots of new features such as ability to add website links, files and folders shortcuts in Desktop context menu. Check out homepage for full details.

I posted a detailed tutorial in past at AskVG.com which allows you to add your desired favorite program shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 Desktop context menu so that you can run that program quickly and easily by just right-click on Desktop:

How to Add Program Shortcuts and Useful Shortcuts with Icons in Windows 7 and Windows 8 Desktop Context Menu?

"Right Click Context Menu Adder" is a free and portable utility created by AskVG reader "Gromas" which allows you to add your favorite application shortcut, website link, file or folder shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 Desktop context menu quickly and easily and you'll not need to modify Windows Registry yourself, this software will do the job for you.

Just run the tool, select the program, website URL, etc and add it to Desktop context menu. ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

UPDATE: New version 2.0 released which comes with lots of new features such as ability to add website links, files and folders shortcuts in Desktop context menu. Check out homepage for full details.

I posted a detailed tutorial in past at AskVG.com which allows you to add your desired favorite program shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 Desktop context menu so that you can run that program quickly and easily by just right-click on Desktop:

How to Add Program Shortcuts and Useful Shortcuts with Icons in Windows 7 and Windows 8 Desktop Context Menu?

"Right Click Context Menu Adder" is a free and portable utility created by AskVG reader "Gromas" which allows you to add your favorite application shortcut, website link, file or folder shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 Desktop context menu quickly and easily and you'll not need to modify Windows Registry yourself, this software will do the job for you.

Just run the tool, select the program, website URL, etc and add it to Desktop context menu.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-8-Skin-for-RocketDock-210807276 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-8-Skin-for-RocketDock-210807276 Sun, 29 May 2011 07:46:23 PDT Windows 8 Skin for RocketDock nonadult customization/skins/applaunchers/rocketdock Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ More Info with Instructions - [link]

RocketDock is an excellent free dock for Windows. You can learn more about it at following link:

RocketDock - [link]

AskVG reader "Rtyh-12" has created Windows 8 (vNext) skins for RocketDock which look awesome as you can see in the above screenshot. He created the skins after getting inspired from a Windows 8 mockup.

The download pack contains 2 skins. Simply copy the skin folders to RocketDock's Skins folder.

Enjoy... ]]> More Info with Instructions - [link]

RocketDock is an excellent free dock for Windows. You can learn more about it at following link:

RocketDock - [link]

AskVG reader "Rtyh-12" has created Windows 8 (vNext) skins for RocketDock which look awesome as you can see in the above screenshot. He created the skins after getting inspired from a Windows 8 mockup.

The download pack contains 2 skins. Simply copy the skin folders to RocketDock's Skins folder.

Enjoy...

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Win-7-Explorer-Column-Header-208217051 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Win-7-Explorer-Column-Header-208217051 Mon, 09 May 2011 12:38:47 PDT Win 7 Explorer Column Header nonadult customization/skins/windows7/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

Column header (or Sort header) is very essential part of Windows Explorer. We can change file sorting order by selecting an item from this header.

Windows Vista used to show column header in all file view modes (e.g. Icon view, details view, list view, etc) but for some unknown reason, Microsoft changed this functionality in Windows 7.

Windows 7 Explorer shows column header only in Details view. It doesn't show column header in any other file view mode.

Today we are going to share a small DLL file which can enable column header in all file view modes in Windows 7 Explorer. This DLL file has been developed by "ijprest". Thanks to him for fixing this big annoyance in Windows 7. ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

Column header (or Sort header) is very essential part of Windows Explorer. We can change file sorting order by selecting an item from this header.

Windows Vista used to show column header in all file view modes (e.g. Icon view, details view, list view, etc) but for some unknown reason, Microsoft changed this functionality in Windows 7.

Windows 7 Explorer shows column header only in Details view. It doesn't show column header in any other file view mode.

Today we are going to share a small DLL file which can enable column header in all file view modes in Windows 7 Explorer. This DLL file has been developed by "ijprest". Thanks to him for fixing this big annoyance in Windows 7.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Google-Android-Theme-202722115 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Google-Android-Theme-202722115 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:17:02 PDT Google Android Theme nonadult customization/skins/cellthemes/sony Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ *** Google Android Theme for Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone ***

More Info - [link]

This theme has been created for Sony Ericsson mobile phone. It'll provide Google Android look-n-feel in your cell phone.

This theme has been created by AskVG.com reader "Hackerpunk1". Thanks goes to him.

The theme has been created mainly for W300i model but it should also work for other models. ]]> *** Google Android Theme for Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone ***

More Info - [link]

This theme has been created for Sony Ericsson mobile phone. It'll provide Google Android look-n-feel in your cell phone.

This theme has been created by AskVG.com reader "Hackerpunk1". Thanks goes to him.

The theme has been created mainly for W300i model but it should also work for other models.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/OEM-Configurer-for-Windows-198270030 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/OEM-Configurer-for-Windows-198270030 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 01:22:44 PST OEM Configurer for Windows nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

We have posted tutorials at AskVG.com for customizing System Properties window in Windows XP, Vista and 7:

Add Customized Strings (OEM Information) in System Properties Dialog Box of Windows Vista and 7

Add Customized Strings (OEM Information) and Logo in System Properties Dialog Box of Windows XP

The above tutorials inspired one AskVG reader "Masroor Aijaz aka JX Great" and he created an awesome portable utility "OEM Configurer" which allows you to customize Windows XP, Vista and 7 System Properties window look without any manual editing. You just need to enter desired text and select desired logo file and it'll do the rest automatically.

It also allows you to customize and change various items in System Properties window like Owner name, processor name, etc. ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

We have posted tutorials at AskVG.com for customizing System Properties window in Windows XP, Vista and 7:

Add Customized Strings (OEM Information) in System Properties Dialog Box of Windows Vista and 7

Add Customized Strings (OEM Information) and Logo in System Properties Dialog Box of Windows XP

The above tutorials inspired one AskVG reader "Masroor Aijaz aka JX Great" and he created an awesome portable utility "OEM Configurer" which allows you to customize Windows XP, Vista and 7 System Properties window look without any manual editing. You just need to enter desired text and select desired logo file and it'll do the rest automatically.

It also allows you to customize and change various items in System Properties window like Owner name, processor name, etc.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Run-Editor-2-1-for-Windows-196754543 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Run-Editor-2-1-for-Windows-196754543 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:26:56 PST Run Editor 2.1 for Windows nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

UPDATE: New version 2.1 released which comes with many performance enhancements, few bug fixes and a brand new UI.

NOTE: Since DeviantART has disabled uploading of EXE files, I have uploaded a ZIP file containing download link of new version of Run Editor.

I have posted a tutorial at AskVG in past about opening a program by just typing its name in RUN dialog box in Windows:

How to Open Any Program by Typing its Name in RUN Dialog Box in Windows?

The tutorial inspired one active AskVG reader "Hackerpunk1" and he created a tool called "Run Editor".

"Run Editor" is a very small and portable utility which allows you to add any program reference to Windows Registry so that you can launch it by just typing its name in Start menu RUN dialog box.

For example, you have installed 3rd party software "Internet Download Manager" and its executable file name is "IDMan.exe". If you try to launch it by just typing "IDMan" in RUN, it'll give error that Windows cannot find the exe. But if you add its reference in Registry using "Run Editor", you can launch it by simply typing its name in RUN. ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

UPDATE: New version 2.1 released which comes with many performance enhancements, few bug fixes and a brand new UI.

NOTE: Since DeviantART has disabled uploading of EXE files, I have uploaded a ZIP file containing download link of new version of Run Editor.

I have posted a tutorial at AskVG in past about opening a program by just typing its name in RUN dialog box in Windows:

How to Open Any Program by Typing its Name in RUN Dialog Box in Windows?

The tutorial inspired one active AskVG reader "Hackerpunk1" and he created a tool called "Run Editor".

"Run Editor" is a very small and portable utility which allows you to add any program reference to Windows Registry so that you can launch it by just typing its name in Start menu RUN dialog box.

For example, you have installed 3rd party software "Internet Download Manager" and its executable file name is "IDMan.exe". If you try to launch it by just typing "IDMan" in RUN, it'll give error that Windows cannot find the exe. But if you add its reference in Registry using "Run Editor", you can launch it by simply typing its name in RUN.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/OEM-Configurator-2-0-for-Windows-195332013 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/OEM-Configurator-2-0-for-Windows-195332013 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:23:52 PST OEM Configurator 2.0 for Windows nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

UPDATE: New version 2.0 released which comes with support for Windows 8 Developer Preview [link] . Now the utility also supports 64-bit Windows editions . Windows XP users can also enjoy this utility now.

Long time back we posted a tutorial at AskVG.com for customizing System Properties window in Windows Vista and 7:

Add Customized Strings (OEM Information) in System Properties Dialog Box of Windows Vista and 7

The above tutorial inspired one AskVG reader "Hackerpunk1" and he created an awesome portable utility "OEM Configurator" which allows you to customize Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Windows 8 System Properties window look without any manual registry editing. You just need to enter desired text and select desired logo file and it'll do the rest automatically.

It also allows you to customize and change various items in System Properties window like Owner name, processor name, product ID, etc. ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

UPDATE: New version 2.0 released which comes with support for Windows 8 Developer Preview [link] . Now the utility also supports 64-bit Windows editions . Windows XP users can also enjoy this utility now.

Long time back we posted a tutorial at AskVG.com for customizing System Properties window in Windows Vista and 7:

Add Customized Strings (OEM Information) in System Properties Dialog Box of Windows Vista and 7

The above tutorial inspired one AskVG reader "Hackerpunk1" and he created an awesome portable utility "OEM Configurator" which allows you to customize Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Windows 8 System Properties window look without any manual registry editing. You just need to enter desired text and select desired logo file and it'll do the rest automatically.

It also allows you to customize and change various items in System Properties window like Owner name, processor name, product ID, etc.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Restarter-for-Windows-194961911 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Restarter-for-Windows-194961911 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:36:11 PST Restarter for Windows nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

In past we have posted following tutorials at AskVG.com:

Create Simple Script to Close and Restart Explorer Automatically in Windows XP, Vista and 7

Add “Restart Explorer” Option in Desktop and Explorer Context Menu under Windows Vista and 7

Add “Restart uxsms” Option in Desktop and Explorer Context Menu under Windows Vista and 7

Kill All Not Responding Programs On The Fly Using A Simple Shortcut

How to Add “Kill Not Responding Tasks” in Desktop Context Menu Under Windows Vista and 7

The above tutorials inspired one AskVG reader "Masroor Aijaz aka JX Great" and he created an awesome app "Restarter".

"Restarter" application is a very small and portable utility which sits in system tray and allows you to directly "Restart Explorer", "Restart uxms Service" and "Kill Not Responding Tasks" using its context menu.

As a bonus, it also allows you to start a few useful Windows utilities: Task Manager, Calculator and Notepad.

You can also log off, restart and shut down your system using it.

Simply click on it or right-click on it and select the desired option.

It also allows you to add it to Startup. ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

In past we have posted following tutorials at AskVG.com:

Create Simple Script to Close and Restart Explorer Automatically in Windows XP, Vista and 7

Add “Restart Explorer” Option in Desktop and Explorer Context Menu under Windows Vista and 7

Add “Restart uxsms” Option in Desktop and Explorer Context Menu under Windows Vista and 7

Kill All Not Responding Programs On The Fly Using A Simple Shortcut

How to Add “Kill Not Responding Tasks” in Desktop Context Menu Under Windows Vista and 7

The above tutorials inspired one AskVG reader "Masroor Aijaz aka JX Great" and he created an awesome app "Restarter".

"Restarter" application is a very small and portable utility which sits in system tray and allows you to directly "Restart Explorer", "Restart uxms Service" and "Kill Not Responding Tasks" using its context menu.

As a bonus, it also allows you to start a few useful Windows utilities: Task Manager, Calculator and Notepad.

You can also log off, restart and shut down your system using it.

Simply click on it or right-click on it and select the desired option.

It also allows you to add it to Startup.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Vista-Drive-Status-for-XP-194745373 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Vista-Drive-Status-for-XP-194745373 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:49:35 PST Vista Drive Status for XP nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ More Info with Instructions - [link]

UPDATE: After a bit research I found the developer of this awesome utility. Its "elektrownik".

We all know that Windows Vista and 7 show small status bar below the drives in Windows Explorer. If you are still on XP and want to get the same functionality, here is an interesting and free utility for you.

The utility is called "Vista Drive Status" developed by elektrownik. The utility is also mentioned in my XP to Vista and XP to 7 tutorials:

Transform XP into Vista - [link]

Transform XP into 7 - [link]

You just need to download it, extract the Zip file and run the "vsdrv.exe" file. That's it. It'll automatically add the status bar below drive icons in XP Explorer.

If you want to remove the drive status bar, simply run "uninstall.cmd" file present in the same folder.

PS: If anyone knows about the developer of this utility, please let me know and I'll add credits to him. ]]> More Info with Instructions - [link]

UPDATE: After a bit research I found the developer of this awesome utility. Its "elektrownik".

We all know that Windows Vista and 7 show small status bar below the drives in Windows Explorer. If you are still on XP and want to get the same functionality, here is an interesting and free utility for you.

The utility is called "Vista Drive Status" developed by elektrownik. The utility is also mentioned in my XP to Vista and XP to 7 tutorials:

Transform XP into Vista - [link]

Transform XP into 7 - [link]

You just need to download it, extract the Zip file and run the "vsdrv.exe" file. That's it. It'll automatically add the status bar below drive icons in XP Explorer.

If you want to remove the drive status bar, simply run "uninstall.cmd" file present in the same folder.

PS: If anyone knows about the developer of this utility, please let me know and I'll add credits to him.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Autorun-Manager-193856351 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Autorun-Manager-193856351 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:20:50 PST Autorun Manager nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

We have blogged about a detailed tutorial in past which teaches you how to disable Autorun functionality in Windows:

[link]

It requires some registry skills. One of our regular reader "Hackerpunk1" has created an excellent tool called "Autorun Manager" which allows you to disable and re-enable Autorun functionality for different kind of drives like CD drive, removable drives, etc quickly and easily.

Its a portable utility so you don't need to install it. Simply download the ZIP file, extract it and run the EXE file. ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

We have blogged about a detailed tutorial in past which teaches you how to disable Autorun functionality in Windows:

[link]

It requires some registry skills. One of our regular reader "Hackerpunk1" has created an excellent tool called "Autorun Manager" which allows you to disable and re-enable Autorun functionality for different kind of drives like CD drive, removable drives, etc quickly and easily.

Its a portable utility so you don't need to install it. Simply download the ZIP file, extract it and run the EXE file.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Show-Hide-Checkbox-Mod-193529533 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Show-Hide-Checkbox-Mod-193529533 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:06:02 PST Show - Hide Checkbox Mod nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ More Info - [link]

This tweak will add an extra option "Show / Hide Checkbox" in Desktop and Explorer context menu (menu which appears when you right-click) in Windows Vista and 7.

It'll help you in easily turn "Use checkbox to select items" option On or Off within a single click.

Simply download ZIP file, extract it and run the "Install.exe" file.

It'll automatically install the required files and will ask you to add the option into Windows Registry, accept the confirmation by clicking on "Yes" button and then OK. ]]> More Info - [link]

This tweak will add an extra option "Show / Hide Checkbox" in Desktop and Explorer context menu (menu which appears when you right-click) in Windows Vista and 7.

It'll help you in easily turn "Use checkbox to select items" option On or Off within a single click.

Simply download ZIP file, extract it and run the "Install.exe" file.

It'll automatically install the required files and will ask you to add the option into Windows Registry, accept the confirmation by clicking on "Yes" button and then OK.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Brilliant-Black-Skin-for-Window-Media-Player-193407541 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Brilliant-Black-Skin-for-Window-Media-Player-193407541 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 07:02:37 PST Brilliant Black Skin for Window Media Player nonadult customization/skins/media/wmp/wmp9 Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ More Info and Instructions - [link]

This is an official Microsoft skin for Windows Media Player. Its called "Brilliant Black". Actually this skin is a part of Microsoft Touch Pack for UMPC OEM (Ultra Mobile Personal Computer, Codenamed Origami).

You can use it in WMP 9 and higher versions.

All credit goes to Microsoft. I'm just sharing it. ]]> More Info and Instructions - [link]

This is an official Microsoft skin for Windows Media Player. Its called "Brilliant Black". Actually this skin is a part of Microsoft Touch Pack for UMPC OEM (Ultra Mobile Personal Computer, Codenamed Origami).

You can use it in WMP 9 and higher versions.

All credit goes to Microsoft. I'm just sharing it.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Add-Restart-uxsms-Option-193287570 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Add-Restart-uxsms-Option-193287570 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:19:23 PST Add Restart uxsms Option nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ More Info - [link]

Recently I published following mod which helps you in adding "Restart Explorer" option in Desktop context menu in Windows Vista and 7:

Add Restart Explorer Option - [link]

An AskVG.com reader "Patrick" requested the same mod for restarting uxsms service to easily fix Windows Aero related problems.

So I'm publishing another mod which will help you in adding an option "Restart uxsms" in Desktop and Explorer context menu (menu which appears when you right-click) so that you can stop and restart the "uxsms" service if you face any kind of problem with Windows Aero.

Simply download ZIP file, extract it and run the "Install.exe" file.

It'll automatically install the required files and will ask you to add the option into Windows Registry, accept the confirmation by clicking on "Yes" button and then OK. ]]> More Info - [link]

Recently I published following mod which helps you in adding "Restart Explorer" option in Desktop context menu in Windows Vista and 7:

Add Restart Explorer Option - [link]

An AskVG.com reader "Patrick" requested the same mod for restarting uxsms service to easily fix Windows Aero related problems.

So I'm publishing another mod which will help you in adding an option "Restart uxsms" in Desktop and Explorer context menu (menu which appears when you right-click) so that you can stop and restart the "uxsms" service if you face any kind of problem with Windows Aero.

Simply download ZIP file, extract it and run the "Install.exe" file.

It'll automatically install the required files and will ask you to add the option into Windows Registry, accept the confirmation by clicking on "Yes" button and then OK.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Add-Restart-Explorer-Option-193282753 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Add-Restart-Explorer-Option-193282753 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:52:03 PST Add Restart Explorer Option nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2011-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ More Info - [link]

Recently I posted a simple script to restart Explorer in Windows:

Create Simple Script to Close and Restart Explorer Automatically in Windows XP, Vista and 7

And now I'll tell you how to add an option "Restart Explorer" in Desktop and Explorer context menu (menu which appears when you right-click) to make the task faster and easier.

This tweak will add an extra option "Restart Explorer" in Desktop and Explorer context menu in Windows Vista and 7.

It'll help you in easily restart Explorer within a single click.

Simply download ZIP file, extract it and run the "Install.exe" file.

It'll automatically install the required files and will ask you to add the option into Windows Registry, accept the confirmation by clicking on "Yes" button and then OK. ]]> More Info - [link]

Recently I posted a simple script to restart Explorer in Windows:

Create Simple Script to Close and Restart Explorer Automatically in Windows XP, Vista and 7

And now I'll tell you how to add an option "Restart Explorer" in Desktop and Explorer context menu (menu which appears when you right-click) to make the task faster and easier.

This tweak will add an extra option "Restart Explorer" in Desktop and Explorer context menu in Windows Vista and 7.

It'll help you in easily restart Explorer within a single click.

Simply download ZIP file, extract it and run the "Install.exe" file.

It'll automatically install the required files and will ask you to add the option into Windows Registry, accept the confirmation by clicking on "Yes" button and then OK.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Show-Hide-Hidden-Files-Mod-190875716 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Show-Hide-Hidden-Files-Mod-190875716 Sat, 25 Dec 2010 11:22:55 PST Show - Hide Hidden Files Mod nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2010-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ More Info - [link]

This tweak will add an extra option "Show / Hide Hidden Files" in Desktop and Explorer context menu (menu which appears when you right-click) in Windows XP, Vista and 7.

It'll help you in easily turn "Show / Hide Hidden Files" option On or Off within a single click.

Simply download ZIP file, extract it and run the "Install.exe" file present in the "Windows XP" or "Windows Vista and 7" folders depending upon which Windows are you using.

It'll automatically install the required files and will ask you to add the option into Windows Registry, accept the confirmation by clicking on "Yes" button and then OK. ]]> More Info - [link]

This tweak will add an extra option "Show / Hide Hidden Files" in Desktop and Explorer context menu (menu which appears when you right-click) in Windows XP, Vista and 7.

It'll help you in easily turn "Show / Hide Hidden Files" option On or Off within a single click.

Simply download ZIP file, extract it and run the "Install.exe" file present in the "Windows XP" or "Windows Vista and 7" folders depending upon which Windows are you using.

It'll automatically install the required files and will ask you to add the option into Windows Registry, accept the confirmation by clicking on "Yes" button and then OK.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Show-Hide-File-Extension-Mod-190875471 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Show-Hide-File-Extension-Mod-190875471 Sat, 25 Dec 2010 11:20:29 PST Show - Hide File Extension Mod nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2010-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ More Info - [link]

This tweak will add an extra option "Show / Hide File Extensions" in Desktop and Explorer context menu (menu which appears when you right-click) in Windows XP, Vista and 7.

It'll help you in easily turn "Show / Hide File Extensions" option On or Off within a single click.

Simply download ZIP file, extract it and run the "Install.exe" file present in the "Windows XP" or "Windows Vista and 7" folders depending upon which Windows are you using.

It'll automatically install the required files and will ask you to add the option into Windows Registry, accept the confirmation by clicking on "Yes" button and then OK. ]]> More Info - [link]

This tweak will add an extra option "Show / Hide File Extensions" in Desktop and Explorer context menu (menu which appears when you right-click) in Windows XP, Vista and 7.

It'll help you in easily turn "Show / Hide File Extensions" option On or Off within a single click.

Simply download ZIP file, extract it and run the "Install.exe" file present in the "Windows XP" or "Windows Vista and 7" folders depending upon which Windows are you using.

It'll automatically install the required files and will ask you to add the option into Windows Registry, accept the confirmation by clicking on "Yes" button and then OK.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Vista-MS-Paint-Mod-for-XP-190860902 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Vista-MS-Paint-Mod-for-XP-190860902 Sat, 25 Dec 2010 08:39:01 PST Vista MS Paint Mod for XP nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2010-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ More Info with Instructions - [link]

If you are still using Windows XP and regularly use MSPaint for image editing, saving screenshots, etc, then you'll definitely love this mod. ]]> More Info with Instructions - [link]

If you are still using Windows XP and regularly use MSPaint for image editing, saving screenshots, etc, then you'll definitely love this mod.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Classic-MS-Paint-in-Windows-7-190779683 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Classic-MS-Paint-in-Windows-7-190779683 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:00:07 PST Classic MS Paint in Windows 7 nonadult customization/skins/windows7/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2010-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ More Info with Instructions - [link]

Many Windows 7 users miss the good old Paint which was a basic image editing application.

If you also don't like new Paint with ribbon interface, simply download the attached ZIP file and follow the simple instructions given in following tutorial which following tutorial will help you in getting back the good old classic XP styled Paint in Windows 7:

How to Get the Good Old MS Paint (without Ribbons) Working in Windows 7? ]]> More Info with Instructions - [link]

Many Windows 7 users miss the good old Paint which was a basic image editing application.

If you also don't like new Paint with ribbon interface, simply download the attached ZIP file and follow the simple instructions given in following tutorial which following tutorial will help you in getting back the good old classic XP styled Paint in Windows 7:

How to Get the Good Old MS Paint (without Ribbons) Working in Windows 7?

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Classic-Wordpad-in-Windows-7-190779221 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Classic-Wordpad-in-Windows-7-190779221 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 12:56:07 PST Classic Wordpad in Windows 7 nonadult customization/skins/windows7/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2010-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ More Info with Instructions - [link]

Many Windows 7 users miss the good old Wordpad which was a basic notepad application but some advanced and easy to use functions.

If you also don't like new Wordpad with ribbon interface, simply download the attached ZIP file and follow the simple instructions given in following tutorial which will help you in getting back the good old classic XP styled Wordpad in Windows 7:

How to Get the Good Old Wordpad (without Ribbons) Working in Windows 7? ]]> More Info with Instructions - [link]

Many Windows 7 users miss the good old Wordpad which was a basic notepad application but some advanced and easy to use functions.

If you also don't like new Wordpad with ribbon interface, simply download the attached ZIP file and follow the simple instructions given in following tutorial which will help you in getting back the good old classic XP styled Wordpad in Windows 7:

How to Get the Good Old Wordpad (without Ribbons) Working in Windows 7?

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Auto-Hide-Command-Bar-Vista-7-189981678 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Auto-Hide-Command-Bar-Vista-7-189981678 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 05:37:44 PST Auto-Hide Command Bar Vista, 7 nonadult customization/skins/windows7/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2010-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ Command Bar (aka Folder Band) auto-hidden in Windows Explorer. Ever wondered how did they do it?

This tutorial teaches you to make Command Bar or Folder Band auto-hidden in Windows Explorer in Windows Vista and 7:

How to Auto-Hide or Disable Command Bar (aka Folder Band) in Windows Vista and 7 Explorer?

NOTE: If you want a ready-made modified "shellstyle.dll" file, you can download it using download link and replace the default file in your system with it. You might need to take ownership of default "shellstyle.dll" file before replacing it. ]]> Command Bar (aka Folder Band) auto-hidden in Windows Explorer. Ever wondered how did they do it?

This tutorial teaches you to make Command Bar or Folder Band auto-hidden in Windows Explorer in Windows Vista and 7:

How to Auto-Hide or Disable Command Bar (aka Folder Band) in Windows Vista and 7 Explorer?

NOTE: If you want a ready-made modified "shellstyle.dll" file, you can download it using download link and replace the default file in your system with it. You might need to take ownership of default "shellstyle.dll" file before replacing it.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-7-Boot-Updater-189791998 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-7-Boot-Updater-189791998 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:41:42 PST Windows 7 Boot Updater nonadult customization/skins/windows7/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2010-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ !!! Please Read this before using any custom Windows 7 Boot Screen !!!

Hello everyone

I'm posting this deviant because many people have started creating custom boot screens for Windows 7 as a new tool "Windows 7 Boot Animation Updater" created by "Jeff Bush" [link] allows us to customize Windows 7 boot screen.

But the tool is very dangerous. I have posted about this tool many months back at AskVG:

Change Windows 7 Boot Screen Using Windows 7 Boot Updater

Lots of people complained about endless Recovery Console problem after using this tool.

So I have updated the above mentioned article with proper instructions which can be followed to enjoy this awesome tool without any worries.

If you want to customize Windows 7 Boot screen, don't forget to read the detailed instructions given at following link:

How to Change Windows 7 Boot Screen Using Windows 7 Boot Updater ]]> !!! Please Read this before using any custom Windows 7 Boot Screen !!!

Hello everyone

I'm posting this deviant because many people have started creating custom boot screens for Windows 7 as a new tool "Windows 7 Boot Animation Updater" created by "Jeff Bush" [link] allows us to customize Windows 7 boot screen.

But the tool is very dangerous. I have posted about this tool many months back at AskVG:

Change Windows 7 Boot Screen Using Windows 7 Boot Updater

Lots of people complained about endless Recovery Console problem after using this tool.

So I have updated the above mentioned article with proper instructions which can be followed to enjoy this awesome tool without any worries.

If you want to customize Windows 7 Boot screen, don't forget to read the detailed instructions given at following link:

How to Change Windows 7 Boot Screen Using Windows 7 Boot Updater

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Customize-Command-Bar-Buttons-188108288 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Customize-Command-Bar-Buttons-188108288 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:47:55 PST Customize Command Bar Buttons nonadult customization/skins/windows7/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2010-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ Windows Vista and 7 come with a new re-designed Explorer which is pretty much different from Windows XP Explorer. Windows XP Explorer comes with Standard toolbar which allows us to easily add/remove buttons. On the other hand, Windows Vista and 7 Explorer come with re-designed Command bar which is not customizable. You can't add/remove buttons from it.

Although Microsoft doesn't provide any option to customize the Command bar in Windows Explorer, you can use a Registry trick to add/remove buttons from it.

Following AskVG tutorial teaches you how to add/remove buttons from Windows Explorer's Command bar in Windows Vista and 7 using Windows Registry:

How to Customize Windows Explorer Command Bar (aka Folder Band or Toolbar) in Windows Vista and 7 ]]> Windows Vista and 7 come with a new re-designed Explorer which is pretty much different from Windows XP Explorer. Windows XP Explorer comes with Standard toolbar which allows us to easily add/remove buttons. On the other hand, Windows Vista and 7 Explorer come with re-designed Command bar which is not customizable. You can't add/remove buttons from it.

Although Microsoft doesn't provide any option to customize the Command bar in Windows Explorer, you can use a Registry trick to add/remove buttons from it.

Following AskVG tutorial teaches you how to add/remove buttons from Windows Explorer's Command bar in Windows Vista and 7 using Windows Registry:

How to Customize Windows Explorer Command Bar (aka Folder Band or Toolbar) in Windows Vista and 7

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/AutoRun-Disabler-184806688 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/AutoRun-Disabler-184806688 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:23:10 PDT AutoRun Disabler nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2010-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

We have blogged about a detailed tutorial in past which teaches you how to disable Autorun functionality in Windows:

[link]

It requires some registry skills. One of our regular reader "Masroor Aijaz aka JX Great" has created an excellent tool called "AutoRun Disabler" which allows you to disable Autorun functionality for different kind of drives like CD drive, removable drives, etc quickly and easily.

Its a portable utility so you don't need to install it. Simply download the ZIP file, extract it and run the EXE file.

Thanks to JX Great for creating it and sharing it with all of us. ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

We have blogged about a detailed tutorial in past which teaches you how to disable Autorun functionality in Windows:

[link]

It requires some registry skills. One of our regular reader "Masroor Aijaz aka JX Great" has created an excellent tool called "AutoRun Disabler" which allows you to disable Autorun functionality for different kind of drives like CD drive, removable drives, etc quickly and easily.

Its a portable utility so you don't need to install it. Simply download the ZIP file, extract it and run the EXE file.

Thanks to JX Great for creating it and sharing it with all of us.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/DeskIntegrator-181505934 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/DeskIntegrator-181505934 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:14:41 PDT DeskIntegrator nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2010-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

We have blogged about a detailed tutorial in past which teaches you how to add your favorite program shortcuts in Desktop context menu in Windows Vista and 7:

[link]

It requires some registry skills. One of our regular reader "Masroor Aijaz aka JX Great" has created an excellent tool called "DeskIntegrator" which allows you to add your favorite program shortcuts in Windows Vista and 7's Desktop context menu quickly and easily.

Its a portable utility so you don't need to install it. Simply download the ZIP file, extract it and run the EXE file.

Thanks to JX Great for creating it and sharing it with all of us.

How to Instructions - [link] ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

We have blogged about a detailed tutorial in past which teaches you how to add your favorite program shortcuts in Desktop context menu in Windows Vista and 7:

[link]

It requires some registry skills. One of our regular reader "Masroor Aijaz aka JX Great" has created an excellent tool called "DeskIntegrator" which allows you to add your favorite program shortcuts in Windows Vista and 7's Desktop context menu quickly and easily.

Its a portable utility so you don't need to install it. Simply download the ZIP file, extract it and run the EXE file.

Thanks to JX Great for creating it and sharing it with all of us.

How to Instructions - [link]

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Run-It-171758078 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Run-It-171758078 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 05:09:00 PDT Run It nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2010-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

Recently I posted a tutorial about opening a program by just typing its name in RUN dialog box in Windows:

How to Open Any Program by Typing its Name in RUN Dialog Box in Windows?

The above tutorial requires Registry editing and if you are not comfortable with it, AskVG reader ".Rain" has created a small utility to do the whole task automatically.

"Run It" is a very small and portable utility which allows you to add any program reference to Windows Registry so that you can launch it by just typing its name in RUN. For example, you have installed 3rd party software "Internet Download Manager" and its executable file name is "IDMan.exe". If you try to launch it by just typing "IDMan" in RUN, it'll give error that Windows cannot find the exe. But if you add its reference in Registry using "Run It", you can launch it by simply typing its name in RUN.

How to Use and More Info ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

Recently I posted a tutorial about opening a program by just typing its name in RUN dialog box in Windows:

How to Open Any Program by Typing its Name in RUN Dialog Box in Windows?

The above tutorial requires Registry editing and if you are not comfortable with it, AskVG reader ".Rain" has created a small utility to do the whole task automatically.

"Run It" is a very small and portable utility which allows you to add any program reference to Windows Registry so that you can launch it by just typing its name in RUN. For example, you have installed 3rd party software "Internet Download Manager" and its executable file name is "IDMan.exe". If you try to launch it by just typing "IDMan" in RUN, it'll give error that Windows cannot find the exe. But if you add its reference in Registry using "Run It", you can launch it by simply typing its name in RUN.

How to Use and More Info

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-7-Theme-for-Sony-Ericsson-Mobile-Phones-158826022 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-7-Theme-for-Sony-Ericsson-Mobile-Phones-158826022 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:47:05 PDT Windows 7 Theme for Sony Ericsson Mobile Phones nonadult customization/skins/cellthemes/sony Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2010-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ *** Windows 7 Theme for Sony Ericsson Mobile Phones ***

More Info with Instructions - [link]

This theme has been created for Sony Ericsson k700 and w810 mobile phones. It'll provide Windows 7 look-n-feel in your cell phone. ]]> *** Windows 7 Theme for Sony Ericsson Mobile Phones ***

More Info with Instructions - [link]

This theme has been created for Sony Ericsson k700 and w810 mobile phones. It'll provide Windows 7 look-n-feel in your cell phone.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-7-DreamScene-Installer-158825744 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Windows-7-DreamScene-Installer-158825744 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:43:18 PDT Windows 7 DreamScene Installer nonadult customization/skins/windows7/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2010-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

This free tool can bring back Windows Vista's DreamScene feature to Windows 7. You just need to run this tool and it'll automatically install the DreamScene feature in Windows 7. ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

This free tool can bring back Windows Vista's DreamScene feature to Windows 7. You just need to run this tool and it'll automatically install the DreamScene feature in Windows 7.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/A-Bootable-USB-155238367 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/A-Bootable-USB-155238367 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:23:07 PST A Bootable USB nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2010-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

A Bootable USB: Utility to Create Bootable USB Drive to Install Windows Vista, Server 2008 and 7

Imagine a situation where you need to install Windows Vista or 7 in a system but you don't have access to DVD drive. We all know Windows Vista, Server 2008 or 7 comes in DVDs and you'll need a DVD drive to install them. Then how will you install them? The solution is, you can create a bootable USB drive which can be used to install Windows without using DVD drive.

"A Bootable USB" is a small utility which can create a bootable USB drive to install Windows Vista, Server 2008 or 7.

More Info - [link] ]]> DOWNLOAD LINK - [link]

A Bootable USB: Utility to Create Bootable USB Drive to Install Windows Vista, Server 2008 and 7

Imagine a situation where you need to install Windows Vista or 7 in a system but you don't have access to DVD drive. We all know Windows Vista, Server 2008 or 7 comes in DVDs and you'll need a DVD drive to install them. Then how will you install them? The solution is, you can create a bootable USB drive which can be used to install Windows without using DVD drive.

"A Bootable USB" is a small utility which can create a bootable USB drive to install Windows Vista, Server 2008 or 7.

More Info - [link]

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/AeroVG-Se7en-for-Windows-7-143023926 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/AeroVG-Se7en-for-Windows-7-143023926 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:55:18 PST AeroVG Se7en for Windows 7 nonadult customization/skins/windows7/visualstyle Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2009-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ *** For Windows 7 Only ***

Homepage - [link]

"AeroVG Se7en" theme is a Windows 7 port of my previous "AeroVG" theme [link] for Windows Vista users which is one of the most popular themes available for Windows Vista.

"AeroVG Se7en" theme provides excellent transparency in Taskbar, Startmenu, Explorer, etc. It also changes lots of visual things like menubar, progressbar and much more. In short it provides maximum transparency and glass effect in Windows 7.

Features List:

• More Transparent Start Menu and Taskbar


• Transparent Addressbar and Searchbar in Explorer


• New Menubar & Statusbar


• Cool Blue Progressbar and HDD Bar


• Glow Effect in Explorer Addressbar and Searchbar


• Glow Effect in Start Menu


• Glow Effect in Taskbar Buttons


• Glow Effect in System Tray

More Info and Instructions - [link] ]]> *** For Windows 7 Only ***

Homepage - [link]

"AeroVG Se7en" theme is a Windows 7 port of my previous "AeroVG" theme [link] for Windows Vista users which is one of the most popular themes available for Windows Vista.

"AeroVG Se7en" theme provides excellent transparency in Taskbar, Startmenu, Explorer, etc. It also changes lots of visual things like menubar, progressbar and much more. In short it provides maximum transparency and glass effect in Windows 7.

Features List:

• More Transparent Start Menu and Taskbar


• Transparent Addressbar and Searchbar in Explorer


• New Menubar & Statusbar


• Cool Blue Progressbar and HDD Bar


• Glow Effect in Explorer Addressbar and Searchbar


• Glow Effect in Start Menu


• Glow Effect in Taskbar Buttons


• Glow Effect in System Tray

More Info and Instructions - [link]

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Transform-XP-into-Vista-or-7-140285469 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/Transform-XP-into-Vista-or-7-140285469 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:14:10 PDT Transform XP into Vista or 7 nonadult customization/skins/windows/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2009-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ Transform Windows XP into Vista" [link] and "Transform Windows XP into 7" [link] are 2 of the most famous articles ever posted at AskVG.com

Both tutorials teach you how to transform Windows XP into Vista or 7 without using any 3rd party customization pack.

These tutorials cover following areas:

* Windows Theme or Visual Style
* Icons
* Boot Screen
* Login Screen or Welcome Screen
* Sounds
* Cursors
* Wallpaper
* Progress Dialog Box
* Shutdown / Log off Dialog Box
* About Windows Box
* System Properties Dialog Box
* A Few Other Mods

You can visit both tutorials at following links:

Transform Windows XP into Vista - [link]

Transform Windows XP into 7 - [link]

There is also another tutorial for transforming Windows Vista into 7:

Transform Windows Vista into 7 - [link]

Please post your comments and suggestions about the tutorials. ]]> Transform Windows XP into Vista" [link] and "Transform Windows XP into 7" [link] are 2 of the most famous articles ever posted at AskVG.com

Both tutorials teach you how to transform Windows XP into Vista or 7 without using any 3rd party customization pack.

These tutorials cover following areas:

* Windows Theme or Visual Style
* Icons
* Boot Screen
* Login Screen or Welcome Screen
* Sounds
* Cursors
* Wallpaper
* Progress Dialog Box
* Shutdown / Log off Dialog Box
* About Windows Box
* System Properties Dialog Box
* A Few Other Mods

You can visit both tutorials at following links:

Transform Windows XP into Vista - [link]

Transform Windows XP into 7 - [link]

There is also another tutorial for transforming Windows Vista into 7:

Transform Windows Vista into 7 - [link]

Please post your comments and suggestions about the tutorials.

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/SevenVG-Black-RTM-Normal-139292098 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/SevenVG-Black-RTM-Normal-139292098 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:13:01 PDT SevenVG Black RTM Normal nonadult customization/skins/windows/visualstyle Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2009-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ ** For Windows XP **

This theme is a Normal Taskbar (Thin Taskbar) version of my recently released theme "SevenVG Black RTM" for Windows XP.

How to Use - [link]

Tutorial for Transforming XP into 7 - [link]

Tutorial for Transforming Vista into 7 - [link] ]]> ** For Windows XP **

This theme is a Normal Taskbar (Thin Taskbar) version of my recently released theme "SevenVG Black RTM" for Windows XP.

How to Use - [link]

Tutorial for Transforming XP into 7 - [link]

Tutorial for Transforming Vista into 7 - [link]

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/SevenVG-Black-RTM-Theme-for-XP-138949044 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/SevenVG-Black-RTM-Theme-for-XP-138949044 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:17:03 PDT SevenVG Black RTM Theme for XP nonadult customization/skins/windows/visualstyle Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2009-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ UPDATE: Normal Taskbar version available - [link]


** For Windows XP **

This theme is a Black version of "SevenVG RTM" [link] theme for Windows XP which is the first Windows 7 look-a-like theme for Windows XP.

How to Use - [link]

Tutorial for Transforming XP into 7 - [link]

Tutorial for Transforming Vista into 7 - [link] ]]> UPDATE: Normal Taskbar version available - [link]


** For Windows XP **

This theme is a Black version of "SevenVG RTM" [link] theme for Windows XP which is the first Windows 7 look-a-like theme for Windows XP.

How to Use - [link]

Tutorial for Transforming XP into 7 - [link]

Tutorial for Transforming Vista into 7 - [link]

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/SevenVG-RTM-Normal-Taskbar-138184680 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/SevenVG-RTM-Normal-Taskbar-138184680 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:37:10 PDT SevenVG RTM - Normal Taskbar nonadult customization/skins/windows/visualstyle Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2009-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ *** For Windows XP Only ***

This theme is a variation of my recently released theme "SevenVG RTM" - [link]

If you don't like new Windows 7 Superbar (Big Taskbar), this theme will definitely please you. It contains normal Taskbar.

Installing this theme is very easy. You simply need to run the "Theme.exe" file. If you are not sure where to start from, please take a look at following link which contains proper instructions:

How to Use - [link]

You might also like following tutorial which teaches you how to transform Windows XP into Windows 7 without using any 3rd party pack:

Transform Windows XP into 7 - [link] ]]> *** For Windows XP Only ***

This theme is a variation of my recently released theme "SevenVG RTM" - [link]

If you don't like new Windows 7 Superbar (Big Taskbar), this theme will definitely please you. It contains normal Taskbar.

Installing this theme is very easy. You simply need to run the "Theme.exe" file. If you are not sure where to start from, please take a look at following link which contains proper instructions:

How to Use - [link]

You might also like following tutorial which teaches you how to transform Windows XP into Windows 7 without using any 3rd party pack:

Transform Windows XP into 7 - [link]

]]> http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/SevenVG-IconTweaker-Pack-4-XP-135851032 http://vishal-gupta.deviantart.com/art/SevenVG-IconTweaker-Pack-4-XP-135851032 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:28:40 PDT SevenVG IconTweaker Pack 4 XP nonadult customization/icons/other Vishal-Gupta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/vishal-gupta.png?3 Copyright 2009-2013 =Vishal-Gupta @vishalguptamvp http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ *** Windows XP Only ***

More Info with Instructions - [link]

This Icon Pack will make your Windows XP icons look-like Windows 7.

You'll need "IconTweaker" software to apply this icon pack. Its included in the ZIP file.

You can also visit following tutorial to transform Windows XP into 7:

Transform XP into 7 - [link] ]]> *** Windows XP Only ***

More Info with Instructions - [link]

This Icon Pack will make your Windows XP icons look-like Windows 7.

You'll need "IconTweaker" software to apply this icon pack. Its included in the ZIP file.

You can also visit following tutorial to transform Windows XP into 7:

Transform XP into 7 - [link]

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