Vista Transformation Pack 8.1 available for Download!

Yes, a new update has been released for Vista Transformation Pack. This is by far the most comprehensive transformation pack ever created for Windows XP.

So if you don't want to sacrifice the compatibility and performance of Windows XP but still want the new GUI features of Windows Vista, you can download VTP 8.1.

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However, before you try to install Vista Transformation Pack over Windows XP, make sure to carefully read the installation notes (User Guides). In total there are four guides. The pack can be installed in Classic mode or the Express mode.

Here is the primary difference between the two:

Classic Mode: You're allowed to run a more configurable setup and can choose what you want to install.

Express Mode: The default setup mode where the required files are installed automatically.

Note: If you choose "Integrate Vista Transformation Pack into setup files" during installation you'll not be able to revert or uninstall the Transformation Pack. So, it is recommended to choose "Apply Vista UI transformation to system" during installation.

Download Vista Transformation Pack 8.1 for Windows XP.
Download Vista Transformation Pack 8 User Guides.

REGARDS,

thegrchet

Make any file or folder super hidden in Windows XP

Making any folder hidden in Windows XP is easy. But what about making any folder or file super hidden in Windows XP?

Why make a folder or file super hidden?

• Super hidden folders and files cannot be viewed even when "view hidden folder and folders" setting is applied. They can only be viewed only if "viewing super hidden files and folder" setting is applied.

• Super hidden files and folders become system files and changing the super hidden property of these files and folders is normally not possible.

• By making them super hidden, it allows your files to more secure in case any one is trying to finding files on your system.

The method involved

• Start Command Prompt. (Start->Run->cmd)

• Type attrib "filename or folder with complete path" +s +h

For Example, if the folder you wanted to make super hidden was located at C: and folder's name is 1234 then the path is C:\1234. You type "attrib C:\1234 +s +h" without the quotes. (see the following figure)

The folder properties will not allow anyone including you to make the folder visible in case you try to. (see the following figure)

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As you can see from the above image, the folder made super hidden cannot be made visible as the hidden property is grayed out.

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