How to Make Windows Vista look like Windows XP

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Are you annoyed by all the new changes that Windows Vista Themes has to offer now that you are use to Windows XP? Never fear there is hope for you yet. You can make your Windows Vista just like the XP and still keep all the new stuff you love.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

A computer running Windows Vista.
A mouse

Step 1

Start Menu

To change over your Start Menu right click on “Start” and select “Properties.” In the box that pops up choose the “Classic Start menu” and click “OK
Step 2

Desktop

To mimic the Windows XP look instead of the Windows Vista Desktop right click on the open area of your desktop and pick “Personalize” from the list. There should be a list of themes and you want the one called “Windows Classic” in the drop down menu. Don’t forget to click “OK” to accept your change.
Step 3

Fixing the Folder Menus

Click into documents folder by choosing “Start” and then “My Documents”. Click on “Organize” and pick “Folder and Search Options”. Under the General tab there is an option to “Use Windows classic folders”, pick it and click “OK”.

Tips & Warnings

Everything doesn’t have to change and with time you may even like some of the other views that Vista has to offer.
Toy with our appearance settings to find the best fit for you and enjoy.
These are appearance only settings and should not affect the preformance of you computer.
Changing other settings might cause system issues, be sure to do your research first.