[Liskiller]

For using custom visual styles in Vista you have to replace three system files (uxtheme.dll, shsvcs.dll and themeui.dll) with the patched ones.

VistaGlazz was used mostly for patching these files before the release of SP1. Now everyone is replacing the files manually but I know many of you have been waiting for VistaGlazz to be compatible with SP1 because of the hesitation in replacing system files or for some other reasons.
Now your wait is over! The beta version of VistaGlazz SP1 is available to download which works perfectly on Windows Vista SP1 32 bit.

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What's New:
We’ve modified some code and everything seems to work like it should. Beta3 will be able to fix 32bit SP1 systems that have been patched with VistaGlazz 1. VistaGlazz should identify your system as “patchable” (as opposed to “original” for untouched systems). If VistaGlazz identifies your system as corrupt or if you encounter any other problem, please let us know.

We do not have a solution for 64bit SP1 systems that are patched with VistaGlazz 1 yet, since that problem is a little bit more complex.

Download: VistaGlazz SP1 Beta 3 | [Mirror]

If you can replace these system files manually in Vista, that would be better because VistaGlazz SP1 is in beta stage presently.
You can download the files from here.

VistaGlazz isn’t compatible with Vista Home Basic edition.

Codegazer

This post has been edited by Liskiller: 27 May 2008 - 04:53 PM

[AndrewJ]

Anything for 64bit?

[Liskiller]

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Anything for 64bit?

You have to replace the files manually.

[TheGreenMan]

Thanks for the link. VistaGlazz makes uxtheme patching a lot easier!

[Airflow]

Oo, finally. Obviously, this hasn't gotten the attention yet, but this is very good, I like how it is so convenient.

[vD3stroyiR(666)]

I don't know if you recently discovered this so I'll lay off...

I check codegazer every day and VistGlazz SP1 BETA2 has been out for weeks now! I recommend everyone stay away from it until it goes to full version. It's one thing to try beta software, but I myself would not mess around with something like this if it has a chance of messing up my system for good!

Anyone familiar with Murphy's law?
(Best source on Wikipedia)

[Airflow]

Hey buddy, there's a thing called System Restore, and it's saved my computer many times. I used VistaGlazz lots, it works just fine..

[KaneBT]

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Hey buddy, there's a thing called System Restore, and it's saved my computer many times. I used VistaGlazz lots, it works just fine..

So no one has amy problems with this?
Its safe (enough) to install?

[Seventh Surfer]

VistaGlazz is great, but I won't use a beta program for replacing the system files. It's better to replace the files manually. It's not that hard!

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So no one has amy problems with this?

A user is in trouble here.

This post has been edited by Seventh Surfer: 25 April 2008 - 03:59 AM

[Airflow]

No, I just can't understand his computer, because apparantly everything that is going on for his computer, they don't follow any of the symptoms.

[Another_User]

Liskiller, on Apr 23 2008, 09:57 PM, said:

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Anything for 64bit?

You have to replace the files manually.

Uhm... quote from the beta 1;

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Update 2008/04/08: We have confirmed that the beta isn’t working properly with 32bit Vista systems. If you are running a 64bit Vista system all should be fine. We are working on the problem and will release a new beta as soon as possible.

So if i read it correctly it works perfect on 64 bit systems and not yet (beta 1) on 32 bit....

This post has been edited by Another_User: 25 April 2008 - 06:15 PM

[The Silent Warrior]

There are some issues with beta 2. Read this post.
Don't forget to create a Restore Point before using VistaGlazz.

[AeroGlass]

For some reason this doesn't work for me...I patch the files that need be then reboot my computer and dl a Theme but when I click the theme, i get appearance settings but i'm still suck with the original theme? Do I have to patch Aero also?

[M.Sudoku]

@AeroGlass
Make sure you have replaced all the .dll files successfully. If the patcher doesn't work then take help from this thread.

Place the folder of the downloaded visual style in the Themes folders.
The full path should be:
C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\NameOfTheVS\NameOfTheVS.mssttles

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Do I have to patch Aero also?

No

This post has been edited by M.Sudoku: 14 May 2008 - 11:00 AM

[Liskiller]

Update: VistaGlazz SP1 beta3 released by CodeGazer! Links are on the first post!