How to Make Windows Vista Look Like Windows XP

Love Vista, but miss the appearance and interface of Windows XP? Changing Vista's appearance is super fast and easy!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Right Click anywhere on your Vista desktop. Select "Personalize" from the pop-up options.

2. Click on the "Windows Color and Appearance" link from the "Personalize" pop-up menu.

3. In the resulting pop-up window, select "Windows Standard" from the drop down options. **For even more retro look, select "Windows Classic".

4. Click Okay

5. Close the "Personalize" Pop-up window.

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[psychonurse]

on 8/4/2008 You mean it isn't just me??
Great tip--I want XP back!

[VIKING]

on 7/13/2008 Thanks it was really helpful.

[purrfect1969]

on 7/9/2008 Great tip. (I prefer Windows XP over vista any day)

[sexychef]

on 7/7/2008 This was interesting. Thanks. 5*