[joejoe]

Zoronax and Rafael released their Preview Build of VAIOXP/2003 recently.

Source: fromvistatoxp.com

So what can you basically do with it ?

You can run Windows Vista - based applications on the above mentioned operating systems. (for instance, Windows Paint, Windows Sidebar etc.)

Now, we're able to run recent Windows Vista Sidebar Builds on XP.

How can I do it ?

Check the tutorial that was posted here.

Source: joejoe.org

This post has been edited by joejoe: 11 November 2006 - 12:39 PM

[KeviiN]

It doesn't work, u say that i've to click on 'patch vista...' with some files but i doen't have that option.

[zitos]

KeviiN, on Nov 11 2006, 02:50 PM, said:

It doesn't work, u say that i've to click on 'patch vista...' with some files but i doen't have that option.

ya i can't find the setup.bat patch too

[joejoe]

KeviiN, on Nov 11 2006, 03:50 PM, said:

It doesn't work, u say that i've to click on 'patch vista...' with some files but i doen't have that option.

You need to reboot before you can see those options.
Furthermore you can do that as well: C:\VAIO\Tools\regtlib.exe C:\program files\windows sidebar\sidebar.exe

zitos, on Nov 11 2006, 05:05 PM, said:

KeviiN, on Nov 11 2006, 02:50 PM, said:

It doesn't work, u say that i've to click on 'patch vista...' with some files but i doen't have that option.

ya i can't find the setup.bat patch too

You need to extract the archive...
Either Preview Build 1 XP or Preview Build 1 2003.
Then copy its content to a folder you named VAIO (C:\VAIO)....

This post has been edited by joejoe: 11 November 2006 - 04:36 PM

[alfredluarca]

Just want to ask if this will work on Sidebar build 6.0?

[Ultimate John]

Wow, finally the original vista sidebar for xp!

[zitos]

i did all the steps but the archive from joejoe site doesn't contain the batch only the pidgenx.dll & pkeyconfig.xrm-ms

[zen62619]

When it comes to registering the dlls I get the following error.

The image was took in vmware as thats where I test things.

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[exxon007]

in the tutorial it said "get any vista sidebar" where can I find vista sidebar RC1 or RC2? I'm using Windows XP pro. service pack 2. .......wait a minute......do you need to have Vista install in your computer to make this work? if so then that sucks...I only got XP installed. thanks

This post has been edited by exxon007: 12 November 2006 - 04:47 AM

[exxon007]

I cant see the "patch vista..." option. rebooted, click on reglib file thingy in "tools" folder and reboot again. I'm running windowblinds on windows xp. Is this gonna be a problem?

[owikh84]

exxon007, on Nov 12 2006, 12:19 PM, said:

I cant see the "patch vista..." option. rebooted, click on reglib file thingy in "tools" folder and reboot again. I'm running windowblinds on windows xp. Is this gonna be a problem?

Same thing happened to me. This trick doesn't work for my Vista Sidebar 6000 RTM

[FalseAgent]

yawn...Till' vista goes to the stores, i'm not going to get it.

This is troublesome. You need to go take the sidebar from vista? dotz. Besides the time, HD, and RAM monitor thing, the sidebar is useless.

[zen62619]

new instructions, can this be updated.

"zen62619 - ENGLISH VERSION" said:

Version: (6.0.5744.16384 (vista_rtm_edw.061003-1945)

Please Note:
- This will only work on 'x32 Edition' of XP.
- Please make sure you have 'IE7' Installed first. If you do not, some Gadgets won't work.
- Please make sure you have '.net Framework 2' installed on your system.

1: -== {'Download'} ==-
- http://www.zen62619....ows-sidebar.zip

2: -== {'Run Batch File'} ==-
- Run 'Runme_ENG.cmd' batch file and enter your 'Microsoft Vista Serial' or 'Skip'.
- Please note: If you do not enter your serial you might not be able to run some gadgets.

3: -== {'Add Variables'} ==-
- Right click 'My Computer' | 'Properties' | 'Advanced' | 'Environment Variables'
- 'New user variable' ('Variable Name': VAIO, 'Variable Value': C:\VAIO)

4: -== {' Patch Sidebar.exe'} ==-
- Go To {'Program Files\Windows Sidebar'}
- Right click 'sidebar.exe' and 'Patch and Run Vista executable'
- Wait 1 min till you see the sidebar appear.

5: -== {'Patch sbdrop.dll and wlsrvc.dll'} ==-
- Go To {'Program Files\Windows Sidebar'}
- Right click 'sbdrop.dll' and 'Patch Vista Library'
- Right click 'wlsrvc.dll' and 'Patch Vista Library'

6: -== {'Adding Gadgets'} ==-
- http://gallery.microsoft.com/Results.aspx?...mp;l=1&ti=2 (More Gadgets)
- To add gadgets download your gadget to the desktop (for example it will be called CPU.Gadget)
- Go to {'Program Files\Windows Sidebar'}, Create a folder called CPU.Gadget
- Rename the file on your desktop called CPU.zip
- Unpack the contents to {'Program Files\Windows Sidebar\CPU.Gadget'},
- Then right click your vista sidebar and add gadget.

7: -== {'Clear Sidebar'} ==-
- Go To {'Program Files\Windows Sidebar'}
- Rename 'sidebar.exe' to 'sidebar_dark'
- Rename 'sidebar_clear.exe' to 'sidebar.exe'
- Run the new 'sidebar.exe'
- If you get an error, right click 'sidebar.exe' and 'Patch and Run Vista executable'

8: -== {'Have Fun'} ==-
- Enjoy!

09. -== {'Links'} ==-
- http://www.overclockerzforum.com
- http://www.winmatrix.com
- http://forums.overclockers.co.uk
- http://www.joejoe.org

10. -== {'Credits'} ==-
- zen62619 - Batch File Installer.
- Stevey™ - Initial Commands.
- abesmith - To convert to german edition.

11.-== {'Last Date Edited'} ==-
- 15/11/2006

"zen62619 - GERMAN VERSION" said:

Version: (6.0.5744.16384 (vista_rtm_edw.061003-1945)

Please Note:
- This will only work on 'x32 Edition' of XP.
- Please make sure you have 'IE7' Installed first. If you do not, some Gadgets won't work.
- Please make sure you have '.net Framework 2' installed on your system.

1: -== {'Download'} ==-
- http://www.zen62619....ows-sidebar.zip

2: -== {'Run Batch File'} ==-
- Run 'Runme_GER.cmd' batch file and enter your 'Microsoft Vista Serial' or 'Skip'.
- Please note: If you do not enter your serial you might not be able to run some gadgets.

3: -== {'Add Variables'} ==-
- Right click 'My Computer' | 'Properties' | 'Advanced' | 'Environment Variables'
- 'New user variable' ('Variable Name': VAIO, 'Variable Value': C:\VAIO)

4: -== {' Patch Sidebar.exe'} ==-
- Go To {'programme\Windows Sidebar'}
- Right click 'sidebar.exe' and 'Patch and Run Vista executable'
- Wait 1 min till you see the sidebar appear.

5: -== {'Patch sbdrop.dll and wlsrvc.dll'} ==-
- Go To {'programme\Windows Sidebar'}
- Right click 'sbdrop.dll' and 'Patch Vista Library'
- Right click 'wlsrvc.dll' and 'Patch Vista Library'

6: -== {'Adding Gadgets'} ==-
- http://gallery.microsoft.com/Results.aspx?...mp;l=1&ti=2 (More Gadgets)
- To add gadgets download your gadget to the desktop (for example it will be called CPU.Gadget)
- Go to {'programme\Windows Sidebar'}, Create a folder called CPU.Gadget
- Rename the file on your desktop called CPU.zip
- Unpack the contents to {'programme\Windows Sidebar\CPU.Gadget'},
- Then right click your vista sidebar and add gadget.

7: -== {'Clear Sidebar'} ==-
- Go To {'programme\Windows Sidebar'}
- Rename 'sidebar.exe' to 'sidebar_dark'
- Rename 'sidebar_clear.exe' to 'sidebar.exe'
- Run the new 'sidebar.exe'
- If you get an error, right click 'sidebar.exe' and 'Patch and Run Vista executable'

8: -== {'Have Fun'} ==-
- Enjoy!

09. -== {'Links'} ==-
- http://www.overclockerzforum.com
- http://www.winmatrix.com
- http://forums.overclockers.co.uk
- http://www.joejoe.org

10. -== {'Credits'} ==-
- zen62619 - Batch File Installer.
- Stevey™ - Initial Commands.
- abesmith - To convert to german edition.

11.-== {'Last Date Edited'} ==-
- 15/11/2006

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This post has been edited by zen62619: 15 November 2006 - 02:42 PM

[KeviiN]

thnx zen62619! That works.. But how can i make my sidebar faded?

[zen62619]

KeviiN, on Nov 12 2006, 02:19 PM, said:

thnx zen62619! That works.. But how can i make my sidebar faded?

Great! was the instructions easyto follow? I created the batch file for ease of use as much as I could automation way.

To make the sidebar faded? I don't know that. Sorry. Maybe someone could shed somelight.