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(Updated) Get Original Vista Snipping Tool, Sticky Notes, Inkball, Texas Hold'Em
+ Windows Journal Here Ported to Xp
(Get Vista / Windows 7 Snipping Tool on XP)

Note: Btw to get more Vista and Windows 7 applications and features on XP then you can please also visit:

List of Most Vista Applications and Features for Xp and 2003 (Created by me too): -> Very Recommended for every Xp / 2003 users to enhance and transform Windows Xp into Vista and Windows 7 completely, for both GUI and usability:

http://www.winmatrix...eatures-for-xp/

and

Windows 7 Applications, Tools, and Features for XP (simpler): -> Get some new Windows 7 only features on Windows XP :

http://www.winmatrix...-for-xp-simple/

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Note: Recommended: About Inking/Handwriting with recognition technologies (also for speech one as well) in Desktop PC and Laptop -> To emulate Tablet PC Behavior in PC/Laptop: Although you can still use conventional/standard Mouse (with its limitation, of course), but to make handwriting and inking more easier and better in PC/Laptop (non-Tablet) with Xp Pro/Home/MCE, then you can better use Mouse Pen Tablet Hardware for PC (recommended, e.g the ones from Wacom and Genius) which you can get only for less than $60, much cheaper than real Tablet PC, but can "convert" your Desktop/Laptop to "Tablet" too

Download Vista / Windows 7 Icons for TIP, Journal, Sticky Notes, Inkball (XP Tablet PC Applications):
http://www.4shared.c...icky_Notes.html

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It's also good to have some other Tablet PC components on Xp (Pro, Home, MCE etc) desktop like Vista and Windows 7 by default:
http://www.winmatrix...showtopic=21199

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It's also more helpful than mouse if you're a Graphic Designer (by using some apps such as Corel Painter or Photoshop etc), especially when you're working with PC/Conventional Laptop. Alternatively you can just switch between them (Mouse and Mouse Pen) i.e when you're working, so you can still enhance your PC more better by having both Mouse and Mouse Pen without missing the old Mouse in your Desktop/Laptop at all...

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...:) Hello everybody, this post is simply rewritten/simplified from my previous article/post On another forum here But to me, sharing them with all of us here (WinMatrix or any other place) is the most important purpose...all for free, as i also hope there will be more people who can download and enjoy them on Xp! Hopefully useful, Good luck and Long Live Xp!

OK, They were some Windows Vista-only components but now have been ported successfully to Xp. They all are oginally from Windows Vista RTM-6.0.6000, except Snipping Tool that came from Vista Beta 2-6.0.5384.4.

For further information about how to install has been included on each zip package (How to install...txt)


Requirements :

Windows Xp All Versions (Home, Pro, MCE, also Xp Tablet PC etc) Sp2/Sp3 (not tested yet on Windows Server 2003. Please tell me here if you have, for updating this list, thx alot for your report!...)


Prerequisites/Dependencies :

1. Alky 1.1 with Vista Premium/Ultimate Serial (bind to product key) and Vista DVD Media/Partition. [/b]
Download Alky 1.1 for Xp :
http://fromvistatoxp...8-000051_xp.rar

Download Alky 1.1 for Windows Server 2003 :
http://fromvistatoxp...-000051_2k3.rar

Since Snipping Tool, inkball, and sticky notes are parts of Vista Tablet PC components for Vista and they are only supported by Vista non Basic such as Ultimate and premium edition (Tablet PC components dont exist on Vista Home Basic. Just check!). Texas Hold'em is only for Vista Ultimate (licensed). It's not apart of Tablet PC Components for Vista, but as apart of "Ultimate Extras" for only Vista Ultimate. Please read Alky Guide on "C:\Program Files\Alky for Applications\Documentation\manual.pdf". To port them to Xp, you will need to use Alky with Vista Ultimate/Premium only (as they need "licence" for running). I recommend only Vista Ultimate key as it can support more ported apps (like Texas Hold'em) and it's more common.. Dont worry, you are not required to provide a new Vista key here, but only a "valid" one instead, while you dont have to activate a new Vista OS install...So please pay attention no any legal issue here!...(Just for Example, I think everybody should know even each of most Vista OEM serials that is not individually unique for everyone (sometimes one key for all machines with one/more brands, like previous Xp OEM)! please pay attention i never support anything about "warez" here...). So Google is your friend for it...OK.

If you have installed Alky previously without Vista License, you have to uninstall it, then reinstall with Vista license (Serial and Vista DVD Media or partition) to re-register the binaries and drivers. Dont worry usually your system wont be messed up (thanks to Alky Team for their Good Installer)

About Vista Serial, i recommend just using your Vista Ultimate Serial (because it can support more/all included Texas Hold'em).

Thanks to Ricktendo for this info and uploading : You dont need a Vista DVD or partition to install Alky with Vista Serial, just create a "sources" folder in the root of one of your hard drives example D:\sources and put these two files in it:

[codebox]
[b]pidgenx.dll
pkeyconfig.xrm-ms[/b][/codebox]
[b]Download them [/b](thx alot to Ricktendo for uploading): 394 kb
[url="http://www.mediafire.com/?549xdtjmm9j"]http://www.mediafire.com/?549xdtjmm9j[/url]

Mirror: [url="http://www.4shared.com/file/93026000/20f68f7f/sources.html"]http://www.4shared.com/file/93026000/20f68f7f/sources.html[/url]

[b]Easy Steps To install Alky with Vista Serial:[/b]

1) Download from the link above, then extract/create "sources" folder that contains two downloaded files above to any drive/partition you want (e.g.: "D:\"). If you copy them to "D:\" , so the full path becomes "D:\sources", according to Ricktendo's guide). Of course you can also copy them to "C:\", or "F:\" later, just for example guys.

2) Run Alky Installer (you have to remove previous Alky before re-installing), then check "Bind to product key". Select the drive/partition that you placed the folder (e.g.: D:\ like above) Enter your Vista "Valid" Serial (Bind to Product Key) and , start installing.

3) Reboot if necessary (Optional but Very Recommended, to make sure it have re-registered new drivers/binaries), done!

[b]No more Vista DVD hell needed, bye! [/b](thx again to Ricktendo, very practical mate!)


[b]2. Internet Explorer 7 or higher[/b]-> Optional but Recommended (for some minor dependencies)
Download :
[url="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b&DisplayLang=en"]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;DisplayLang=en[/url]


[b]3. .Net Framework 1.1 or Higher (2.0, 3.0, 3.5...)[/b]
Some of them/choose one (.Net framework 3.5 has included all) :
Download .net framework 1.1 :
[url="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=262d25e3-f589-4842-8157-034d1e7cf3a3&DisplayLang=en"]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;DisplayLang=en[/url]
Download .net framework 2.0 :
[url="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856eacb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&DisplayLang=en"]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;DisplayLang=en[/url]
Download .net framework 3.5:
[url="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=333325fd-ae52-4e35-b531-508d977d32a6&DisplayLang=en"]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;DisplayLang=en[/url]
etc....

[b]4. Windows Journal Viewer 1.5 [/b]- Required [b]For Snipping Tool, Sticky Notes, Inkball[/b] (Tablet PC inking API), Note: Usually you don't need it if you already have Office 2003 / 2007 suite installed. Thanks to Cihan -because some TPC "down level" API ("inking" feature on inkball, Snipping Tool etc) is needed by the Apps to work properly on "normal" Xp. (Attention: you dont need and can't install it on Xp Tablet PC)
Download:
[url="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=fad44098-8b73-4e06-96d4-d1eb70eacb44&DisplayLang=en"]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;DisplayLang=en[/url]

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[b]5. Optional: Email desktop application[/b] -> Optional (not required for installing and running Snipping Tool), only to take advantage of Send to E-mail Feature on Windows Journal (send journal to email recipient as attachment - optional feature), such as Windows Live Mail, OE/Outlook Express, Outlook, Thunderbird, AOL etc. (At least you have already had OE already installed as built in Xp OS by default.)

[b]6. Optional (not required for installing and running Snipping Tool): TPR/TRP (Tablet PC Recognizer Pack/Tablet Recognizer Pack) [/b] for Tablet PC recognition support:
TPR is also called Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 Recognizer Pack/TRP (Tablet PC Edition 2005 Recognizer Pack requires [url="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=B46D4B83-A821-40BC-AA85-C9EE3D6E9699&displaylang=en"]Tablet PC SDK 1.7[/url] must be installed before) - For gesture and Handwriting recognition APIs or libraries: Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), U.S. English, U.K. English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish (Multilanguages/MUI):
Though it contains "Tablet PC" name, you can still install TPR on Windows 2000 and all Windows Xp editions.
Download TPR from Microsoft (Multilanguages-80 Mb):
[url="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=080184dd-5e92-4464-b907-10762e9f918b&displaylang=en"]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;displaylang=en[/url]

[b] - TPR lite English-US [/b] -> only 3,1 Mb:
MD5 :3685DF4F5C9F938012A6C48B73D808AF
Download :
[url="http://www.4shared.com/file/61605471/ef2a9de4/TPRLiteEnglishUSSetup.html"]http://www.4shared.com/file/61605471/ef2a9...ishUSSetup.html[/url]

[b] - TPR lite English-UK [/b] -> only 2,86 Mb:
MD5 : F3BF28CBBAC7D02E2303851D3154D4F3
Download :
[url="http://www.4shared.com/file/61606098/1dc90ffc/TPRLiteEnglishUKSetup.html"]http://www.4shared.com/file/61606098/1dc90...ishUKSetup.html[/url]

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[size=3][b][u]OK, HERE THEY ARE :[/u][/b][/size]

(Zipped by WinZip 11, MD5 checksum by MD5 Check):

[b]1). ORIGINAL VISTA SNIPPING TOOL for Xp [/b] (En-US/English), 211 kb > [b]Fixed/Updated![/b] This is the original Vista Snipping Tool ported to Xp. No more words but enjoy!
File : "Ported Vista Windows Snipping Tool for Xp.zip",
MD5: 77ee71fa909c5285ef36127b9a7f79d7

Download:
[url="http://www.4shared.com/file/57116402/e6eddea6/Ported_Vista_Windows_Snipping_Tool_for_Xp.html"]http://www.4shared.com/file/57116402/e6edd...ool_for_Xp.html[/url]


[b]Ported Xp Tablet PC 2005 SnippingTool SP2 (2.0.2005.225) for Xp Pro/Home/MCE [/b](If you are really a Snipping Tool lover, just get all versions of Snipping Tools instead of only one...lol).
[b]Xp Tablet PC 2005 Snipping Tool for Xp (all) Snipping Tool Xp Tablet PC ported to Xp:[/b]
MD5 :89420AD54B9BD5FF6A560ABF9B011846 , 3,47 mb, guide etc included

Download:
[url="http://www.4shared.com/file/57776726/88e9d0d9/SnippingTool_TPC_for_XpProHomeMCE.html"]http://www.4shared.com/file/57776726/88e9d...ProHomeMCE.html[/url]

[b]Prerequisites for Xp Tablet PC Snipping Tool 2005: [/b]

- Tablet PC SDK 1.7 (for providing some/more Tablet PC API supports on "normal" Xp)
Download:
[url="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=B46D4B83-A821-40BC-AA85-C9EE3D6E9699&displaylang=en"]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;displaylang=en[/url]

- .Net Famework 1.1 or higher (see link above)

- Windows Journal Viewer 1.5 (see link above)

- Email Client apps (optional, see above)


[b] - > (Optional/not required) Plug in For both Vista and Xp Tablet PC Snipping Tools : Snipping Tool Plug in for Windows Live Writer :[/b]
(Requires .net framework 2.0 and Windows Live Writer 2008 installed). Also You should have a Hotmail/Windows Live ID to use it:
[url="http://home.live.com/"]http://home.live.com/[/url]
[b]Note[/b]: i haven't tested it yet, possibly it works, but there's no guarantee, if you really need it then just give it a try :

* Download the Snipping Tool plug in for Windows Live Writer (on Windows Live Gallery):
[url="http://gallery.live.com/liveItemDetail.aspx?li=8d60487d-8fec-4c89-94a5-a7d5e12b4367&pl=8&bt=9"]http://gallery.live.com/liveItemDetail.asp...p;pl=8&bt=9[/url]

* Download Windows Live Writer 2008 (as part of Windows Live Suite/just a downloader):
[url="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=d2baeda0-aa9a-4080-9202-1f23902d1169&displaylang=en"]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;displaylang=en[/url]

[b] * Download Windows Live Writer as offline stand alone installer 2008 (with Windows Live PhotoGallery, Live Mail, Messenger, etc!)[/b] -recommended for fast and backup/no "Live Downloader" anymore:
[url="http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19984"]http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19984[/url]

Download .net framework 2.0 > See the link above (also as prerequisites of the plug in)


[b]2). ORIGINAL VISTA STICKY NOTES for Xp [/b] (En-US/English), 187 Kb. This is the original Vista Sticky Notes ported to Xp. No more words but enjoy!
File : "Ported Vista Windows Sticky Notes for Xp.zip",
MD5: b4f61d65ae7caad3248525ed60be01be

Download:
[url="http://www.4shared.com/file/57116688/cd6569de/Ported_Vista_Windows_Sticky_Notes_for_Xp.html"]http://www.4shared.com/file/57116688/cd656...tes_for_Xp.html[/url]

- [b]EXTRA : NEW!-ALTERNATIVE (SIMILAR) STICKY NOTES [/b]: (Doesnt need Alky installed)[/b]. Xp Tablet PC Sticky Notes ported) to Xp non Tablet PC (Home/Pro/MCE), Only requires .net framework 1.1 or higher (see the link above). Very Similar UI (user interface) with Vista version, otherwise only have less feature than Vista one though. But Help files included (Vista version not). Just for alternative/as additional. If you dont have any trouble with Alky, just download the original and better Vista Sticky Notes instead!
File : "Ported Xp TPC Sticky Notes for Xp All.zip", only 1,190 KB / 1,19 mb (included help files and inking libraries)
MD5: A78AC8694FCDAA5EC969703997B182F8

Download:
[url="http://www.4shared.com/file/58945181/71b815e5/Ported_Xp_TPC_Sticky_Notes_for_Xp_All.html"]http://www.4shared.com/file/58945181/71b81...for_Xp_All.html[/url]
[b]
Xp Sticky Notes Installer (Newer version) -only 779 Kb:[/b]
MD5: 26EFA3DFE1CC5A3304C6A261E5D2AA38

Download:
[url="http://www.4shared.com/file/73813082/8f867ee6/Sticky_Notes_Installer_For_Xp.html"]http://www.4shared.com/file/73813082/8f867...ler_For_Xp.html[/url]

[b]3). ORIGINAL VISTA INKBALL GAMES RTM for Xp [/b](En-US/English), 311 Kb
File : "Ported Vista Inkball Games for Xp.zip",
MD5: f3ba8c6a17930857eec10d103a790aca

Download:
[url="http://www.4shared.com/file/57124892/d39c2ed0/Ported_Vista_Inkball_Games_for_Xp.html"]http://www.4shared.com/file/57124892/d39c2...mes_for_Xp.html[/url]

- [b]EXTRA : NEW!-ALTERNATIVE (SIMILAR) STICKY NOTES [/b]: (Doesnt need Alky installed)[/b]. Xp Tablet PC Sticky Notes ported) to Xp non Tablet PC (Home/Pro/MCE), Only requires .net framework 1.1 or higher (see the link above). Very Similar UI (user interface) with Vista version, otherwise only have less feature than Vista one though. But Help files included (Vista version not). Just for alternative/as additional. If you dont have any trouble with Alky, just download the original and better Vista Sticky Notes instead!
File : "Ported Xp TPC Sticky Notes for Xp All.zip", only 1,190 KB / 1,19 mb (included help files and inking libraries)
MD5: A78AC8694FCDAA5EC969703997B182F8

Download:
[url="http://www.4shared.com/file/58945181/71b815e5/Ported_Xp_TPC_Sticky_Notes_for_Xp_All.html"]http://www.4shared.com/file/58945181/71b81...for_Xp_All.html[/url]
[b]
Xp Sticky Notes Installer (Newer version) -only 779 Kb:[/b]
MD5: 26EFA3DFE1CC5A3304C6A261E5D2AA38

Download:
[url="http://www.4shared.com/file/73813082/8f867ee6/Sticky_Notes_Installer_For_Xp.html"]http://www.4shared.com/file/73813082/8f867...ler_For_Xp.html[/url]

[b]3). ORIGINAL VISTA INKBALL GAMES RTM for Xp [/b] (En-US/English), 307 kb
File : "Ported Xp TPC Sticky Notes for Xp All.zip",
MD5: 5FFAE19C260305F43C12EEA7D47810FD

Download:
[url="http://www.4shared.com/file/57124892/d39c2ed0/Ported_Vista_Inkball_Games_for_Xp.html"]http://www.4shared.com/file/57124892/d39c2...mes_for_Xp.html[/url]

[b] - EXTRA : NEW!-ALTERNATIVE (SIMILAR) INKBALL[/b] [b]: (Doesnt need Alky installed)[/b] Xp Tablet PC Inkball Games (ported) for Xp non Tablet PC (Home/Pro/MCE) Sp2 (the UI/User Interface is very similar with Vista version except only the cursor). doesnt need Alky/Vista serial. It has also been customized to mimic Vista 100% nearly similar or similar, except the hidden cursor (Vista inkball shows it as pen). To To show cursor : just hit ALT key once on keyboard, then click on the game to see the cursor. For Xp inkball, Original inkball Help files also included! (Vista inkball not, since Vista help file is different with Xp...)

Prerequisites : Windows Journal Viewer 1.5 and .net framework 1.1 (or higher). links: see above.
MD 5: 3ECA1D37C289D45EF263AB28E7DA84EF

Download (only 697 kb included inkball help files .chm)
[url="http://www.4shared.com/file/58746265/c2af8cb5/Xp_Tablet_PC_Inkball_Games_for_XP.html"]http://www.4shared.com/file/58746265/c2af8...mes_for_XP.html[/url]


[b]4). [/b] [b]ORIGINAL VISTA ULTIMATE EXTRA (by request): TEXAS HOLD'EM (6.0.6000.17015-RTM) for Xp[/b] > [b]Fixed![/b], 12,77 Mb
It also requires Alky with Vista Ultimate "valid" serial as well. Fixed, Works perfectly on Xp. other prerequisites (IE7 and .net framework 3.0) still required.
MD5: D014FFD289C46CAF62E5132B0AB818C0

Download : [url="http://www.4shared.com/file/57478308/3c25321d/Vista_Utimate_Extras_Texas_Holdem_for_Xp.html"]http://www.4shared.com/file/57478308/3c253...dem_for_Xp.html[/url]

[b]NOTE : [/b]a 64 bit Xp user (Running Fool) has reported Texas Hold'Em may or may not work on Xp 64 bit. Problem is still unsolved (otherwise it does works very well on 32 bit Xp indeed).

[b]Please Note:[/b] Since some app files might have been "patched" or "compressed" (packed) to work properly on another Xp OS editions etc and it might be a necessary effort for that beside the installing code itself, then some "false alarm" or "false positive" may happen to some clean exe installers/apps /installation process (rare) although they are actually clean and safe and does not pose a threat to your system.. The term false positive is used when antivirus software wrongly classifies an innocuous ( inoffensive ) file as a virus. The incorrect detection may be due to heuristics or to an incorrect virus signature in a database.Usually some great and famous antiviruses (such as Kaspersky, AVG, Norman, McAfee, etc) won't have the such problem so far bcoz they will work better. If that happens, then you can simply ignore it and continue installing as it's guaranteed actually 100% safe and clean by me. But again, it's still 100% your own choice and right to decide.

[b] (NEW) WINDOWS JOURNAL FOR XP: Windows Journal "ported" to Xp like Vista:[/b]
[url="http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19894"]http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19894[/url]

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[b]ALKY FOR APPLICATION PREREQUISITES [/b] (As original From Alky: manual.pdf):

-Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86)
[url="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=200b2fd9-ae1a-4a14-984d-389c36f85647"]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...4d-389c36f85647[/url]

-Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
[url="http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/default.mspx"]http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/default.mspx[/url]

-Wireless LAN API (KB918997) (Windows XP users only)
[url="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=52A43BAB-DC4E-413F-AC71-158EFD1ADA50"]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...71-158EFD1ADA50[/url]

-Windows Media Player 11 (Windows Sidebar users only)
[url="http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/download/download.aspx"]http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsme...d/download.aspx[/url]

-Microsoft National Language Support Downlevel APIs
(bundled; no separate installation required)


[b]COMMON VISTA/TABLET PC API AND LIBRARIES FOR "NORMAL XP" [/b] (Only for the ported apps here- thx to Sull for reminding me):

- Windows Journal Viewer (for almost/all ported applications here) - (see link above)

- .Net Framework (Tablet PC platform) - (see link above)

- Tablet PC SDK 1.7 (only for Xp Tablet PC 2005 Snipping Tool ported to Xp) - (see link above)


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Sorry for "very crowded" post and my very bad english (i am Indonesian). Hopefully clear and useful/helpful and good luck.

[b]If you want to create add ons of them etc, please feel free to do it. Thank you so much for your help, I will appreciate it so much! And feel free to redistribute them/re-upload them/share the download links etc, As i hope more people can download and enjoy them on Xp...[/b] ^_^

I also give special credit to Codename83 for reuploading them because we are here for sharing our stuffs/knowledge/etc with each other, for free. Again, thx alot mate! Awesome, you rocks!!! Go to the link below for all the following vista softwares ported to xp, Note: To everybody here please only download only the Snipping Tool from the Link on my first post (this one here), since it's already been little updated and i have no idea and can't make sure that he's included the updated version or not in his own package coz i can't contact him anyways. No problem with other apps. Thanks for your attention and understanding...

I also give special credit to my friend and mentor fediaFedia, for sharing them on Deviantart [url="http://fediafedia.deviantart.com/art/Desk-with-new-ported-apps-95652796"]http://fediafedia.deviantart.com/art/Desk-...d-apps-95652796[/url] . Thx alot, i am always ur loyal fan and friend!!

I will also upload some of my other vista tools here in afew days. WinMatrix Rocks! cya later.

[b]CREDITS TO[/b]: Microsoft, MSDN, MVP, Code Project, Alky and VAIO team (Rafael, Zoronax, Falling Leaf...thx alot), WinBeta, Deviantart, My Indonesian Friends in customization and programming language VB .Net, C etc in Win-Powertoy Farid, Guntour, Rudy, Jenny, Lina, Bro' Rachman (thx alot), Ricktendo, Cihan, Fedia Fedia (all who inspired me, thx alot), My master: Vishal Gupta (thx alot, you rocks!), some of my friends on other forums (thx alot!), and absolutely [b]WiinMatrix[/b] for this great Forum., and many people i cant mention, etc. Again, Many Thanks to you all! See you on WinMatrix... :)

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[b]Some Screenshots :[/b][/u]

[b]Vista Snipping Tool in Xp : [/b][url="http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=21980691ci1.jpg"][img]http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/5912/21980691ci1.th.jpg[/img][/url]
[b]
Vista Sticky Notes in Xp : [/b][url="http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10209215hj3.jpg"][img]http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/1747/10209215hj3.th.jpg[/img][/url]
[b]
Vista Inkball Games RTM in Xp : [/b][url="http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=41173402tg1.jpg"][img]http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6172/41173402tg1.th.jpg[/img][/url]
[b]
Vista Ultimate Extra Texas Hold'Em in Xp:[/b]
[url="http://imageshack.us"][img]http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/5920/texasholdeminxpxa7.jpg[/img][/url]


[b]Tablet PC 2005 Snipping Tool in Xp Pro/Home:[/b]
[url="http://imageshack.us"][img]http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/430/tabletpcsnippingtoolinxai0.jpg[/img][/url]

[b](Better) 3rd Party Alternatives for Snipping Tool for Xp: "[url="http://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.asp"]SnagIt[/url]" and other 3rd parties etc [/b]
[b]Note:[/b] i know it's better application (seems doesn't support "inking" though) but i personally think $ 49.95 is too expensive for screen capturing, unless you are using some other better features of it... and all about "Vista to Xp" port might be cooler! :P Cya and [b]Long live Xp[/b] ! :D

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[u][b]Recommended Links by me![/b][/u]

[b]- Get Vista File Viewer ( Vista Explorer Preview Pane ) "ported" to Xp [url="http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19634"]HERE[/b][/url]

[b]- Get Windows Vista Journal ( Windows Journal ) ported to Xp [url="http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19894"]HERE[/b][/url]

[b]- Get Tablet PC Input Panel ported to Xp Pro, Home, MCE + Convert/Upgrade Xp Pro/Home/MCE to Xp Tablet PC 2005 :[/b] [url="http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21199"]HERE[/url]

[b]- List : Most Vista Applications and Features for Xp (Microsoft and 3rd parties). All from Vista to Xp, included Vista Ports (Recommended for all Xp and 2003 users) [url="http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20480"]HERE[/b][/url]

[b]- Windows Media Center Vista/7 (Skin and application) for Xp:[/b] [url="http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22552"]HERE[/url]

[b]- Windows 7 Applications, Tools, and Features for Xp[/b]" [url="http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21246"]HERE[/url]

[b]- VistaXp theme by KOL for Windows Xp -> full MSStyles + wallpapers, only 2,9 Mb[/b]
The coolest and most famous Vista-like VS / theme skin for Windows Xp. Even better than both Zune and Royal ones. Credits to KOL, i hope it's OK here.
Download VistaXp theme skin for Xp (full):
[url="http://www.4shared.com/file/66166941/8988090c/VistaXp_Theme_for_Windows_Xp.html"]http://www.4shared.com/file/66166941/89880...Windows_Xp.html[/url]

[b]Additional:[/b] If you want to get [b]more Vista Games that ported to Xp[/b], please visit : [url="http://jonnyw1989.wordpress.com/2007/01/31/windows-vista-games-for-xp-update/"]http://jonnyw1989.wordpress.com/2007/01/31...-for-xp-update/[/url]
(Note: All of them are from Vista Beta, but look and behave as similar as Vista RTM games. Only Chess Titan that still can't be ported to Xp yet since it also requires some DirectX 10 and Vista API only...maybe in the future we can...Ameen Bro' and Sis'...)

[b]- (New update for Vista Games for Xp -> More recommended): Download latest fixed version of Vista Games beta and RTM ported to Windows Xp:[/b] (Original Freecell, Mahjong/Shanghai, Solitaire, Spider Solitaire, Hearts, Purble Place, Mineweesper, Inkball etc + Texas Hold'em and Brutal Chess (Chess Titan alternative on Xp by far) + Window Journal Viewer as prerequisite for Inkball without WGA validation -> Usually not required if you already have Office Suite/Onenote 2003/2007 though + Latest Alky for Vista Applications and Games on Xp/2003 :(Btw i have removed ugly “Oct 4 2005″ on the title bar of some of these Vista games too!, "fixed" binary info from Oberon to MS etc) GUI etc:
[url="http://www.4shared.com/dir/14281223/d52c5ee5/All_Vista_Games_For_Xp.html"]http://www.4shared.com/dir/14281223/d52c5e...mes_For_Xp.html[/url]

To know that how to install/run original Vista Games RTM (Inkball and Hold'em), as well as Vista Snipping Tool, Sticky Notes which required Alky/VAIO with Vista Serial on Windows Xp etc:
[url="http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19718"]http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19718[/url]

[b]Windows 7 games for Xp?[/b] Lol so far the games in latest Windows 7 Beta is similar with Vista's (except the internet versions/MSN e.g Internet Backgammon, Checkers, Spades), not sure about the final version/RTM or higher. Don’t worry you can also play them on Xp desktop online/offline by going to MSN online games: -> Requires min Xp SP2/3 and IE 6 SP1/IE 7/IE 8:

- Internet BackGammon:
[url="http://zone.msn.com/en/backgammon/zpadefault.htm"]http://zone.msn.com/en/backgammon/zpadefault.htm[/url]

- Internet Checkers:
[url="http://zone.msn.com/en/checkers/zpadefault.htm"]http://zone.msn.com/en/checkers/zpadefault.htm[/url]

- Internet Spades:
[url="http://zone.msn.com/en/spades/zpadefault.htm"]http://zone.msn.com/en/spades/zpadefault.htm[/url]

Download the free offline versions (Bicycle Games demos - Microsoft Games Studios) of them:

- Download Offline Backgammon & Checkers:
[url="http://www.microsoft.com/games/bicycle/board/"]http://www.microsoft.com/games/bicycle/board/[/url]

- Download Offline Spades:
[url="http://www.microsoft.com/games/bicycle/card/"]http://www.microsoft.com/games/bicycle/card/[/url]

[center]=========================================================[/center]

[u][b]SPECIAL VISTA PACK FOR XP TABLET PC 2005 APPLICATIONS:[/b][/u]

You can read my threads (Wincert and WinMatrix) about how to easily convert Xp Pro/Home/MCE to Tablet PC 2005 or have some components of it etc: [url="http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5023"]http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5023[/url] and you can also do the same with MCE 2005 on Xp Pro/Home/Tablet PC (Windows Media Center): [url="http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5602"]http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5602[/url]

Yeah, the versions of above Tablet PC applications in Vista only have little different GUIs, especially icon (and toolbar on Journal). So you can change/replace them for having the same icons with Vista's ones. This pack even will add some additional components which are some Vista-like Tablet PC control panel applets (Vista Tablet PC and Pen applets) on Xp control panel, yeah just really like Vista xD (as well as my Tablet PC Input Panel Installer for Xp Pro, Home, MCE etc on Wincert and WinMatrix forums). Completely with guide (included) for more info...:

- Download Vista Pack for Xp Tablet PC 2005 Applications:

Name: Vista Pack for Xp Tablet PC Applications.zip
Size: only 2,38 Mb
MD5 check: 1ee15a35a8397b36ded9ba6c0a420f0e

http://www.4shared.c...plications.html

Download Vista / Windows 7 Icons for TIP, Journal, Sticky Notes, Inkball (XP Tablet PC Applications):
http://www.4shared.c...icky_Notes.html


- NEW: ADDED HERE: Finally just get Vista/Windows 7 Chess Titans on XP (working):

It needs .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 http://www.microsoft...&displaylang=en (or higher) installed first on XP before you can play it. You can also play it on other supported Windows OSes such as Windows Server 2003, Vista Basic or even Windows 7 Basic etc as well.

Screenshot of Chess Titans on XP desktop:


GET VISTA/7 CHESS TITANS GAME ON XP
or http://www.4shared.c...for_XP_All.html

=====================================================================

ANOTHER GUIDE: ONE GOOD EXAMPLE OF CUSTOMIZING/ENHANCING XP TO MAKE IT LOOK AND BEHAVE LIKE VISTA
(ALSO WINDOWS 7)

(In A Simplest/Minimalistic Way Without Being 100% Vista “Copycat” Lol)...

Important Note: You can always customize your Windows Xp less or more or as much as you want, that’s why it’s called “personal desktop” anyways. You’re not required to make it 100% look or behave like Vista, but still “enhance” it instead (Usability is still more important than eye candy anyways IMHO)…Some further tweaks maybe required as well.
You can also find/get some links for these items mainly from the main list above of course (“List of Most Vista/Windows 7 Applications and Features for Xp”) or just google them as usual etc.
PS: On Windows 7 Beta, even some Vista native applications (e.g Windows Meeting Space and PhotoGallery) have been removed (get the replacements from both Windows Live and Office Live).
Any effort to get them all is still relevant since Windows 7 is an enhanced version of Vista...

- DESKTOP/SHELL GUI:
Bootscreen: Just Standard Xp or another one with Tuneup Utilities (better than “empty”black Vista BS imo)
Logon Screen: One from Xpize with Tuneup Utilities
Themes/VS: VistaXp by KOL
Wallpapers: Original Vista Wals
Screensavers: Original Vista SS ported to Xp
Most Shell Icons: Get them from VTP 9 (selective install)
Vista Start Menu: Customize Xp Start Menu Without Vistart and Any Third Party: http://www.winmatrix...showtopic=20450

ANIMATED GUI (DWM Emulation):
Shadow: Y’z Shadow
Transparency: Border Skin (optional, too bad transparency sucks on Xp, mainly with topdesk)
Animated Icon: Uber Icon (optional)
Animated window: Window FX
Flip3d: Topdesk and Vista Flip3d icon
Taskbar Thumbnail: Visual Tooltip
Transparent window and always on top: PowerMenu (optional)

WINDOWS EXPLORER FEATURES:
Explorer Breadcrumb Addressbar: Folder Pilot or QTTabbar or Minimalist Explorer Breadcrumb
Vista Favorite Links: FindeXer
Vista Live Icon/Thumbnail and Metadata: Get More Thumbnail and Metadata on Xp
Vista Viewer Pane and Search: Get Vista Explorer Preview Pane and Search on Xp
Vista Command Prompt on Context Menu: Command Prompt PowerToy
Vista New Window on Context Menu: Add New Window on Context Menu

ORIGINAL VISTA APPLICATIONS:
IE7: IE7 or IE8
WMP 11: WMP 11 with Vista WMP 11 Skin or Windows 7 WMP 12 Skin either
Windows PhotoGallery: Windows Live Photo Gallery
Windows Mail: Windows Live Mail
Windows Calendar: Windows Live Mail or/and MS Works Calendar
Windows Movie Maker: Windows Movie Maker with Vista Skin by fediaFedia
Windows DVD Maker: Microsoft PhotoStory 3 with Sonic DVD Burning Plug In or Better to get Sonic RecordNow with/without DVD Studio or Nero
Explorer DVD Burning: ISO powertoy and IMAPI V2
Windows Notepad, Paint, Calculator: Vista ones ported to Xp
Windows Defender: Windows Defender for Windows Xp
Windows Search: Windows Search 4.0 for Xp
Windows Sidebar: Windows Sidebar ported to Xp by Ricktendo
Windows Media Center: MCE 2005 or Windows Media Center for Xp with Vista Skin
Windows Meeting Space: Just Net Meeting or Microsoft SharedView
Tablet PC Applications:
Snipping Tool: Vista Snipping Tool ported to Xp
Sticky Notes: Sticky Notes ported to Xp
Windows Journal: Windows Journal ported to Xp
Windows Tablet PC Input Panel: Tablet PC Input Panel for Windows Xp
Windows Vista Games: Vista Games ported to Xp
DirectX10, .Net Framework 3.0, IMAPI V2 etc: They all have been ported to Windows Xp as well (read the list/google...)
Etc.

Again sorry for not being so complete, instead this is just one example (from my previous desktop), and you can always customize your Xp much more better completely just like/following the entire list or another alternative source of course, still your own choice and taste…anyhow it’s still recommended to only get the most wanted or needed/favorite features for you (remember that more apps=more resources), do it selectively. Anyway good luck and again Long Live Xp indeed… :D cya

PS: Please also continue to read my Post #4 below for more info...

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Edited by AMIRZ, 14 July 2010 - 01:06 PM.

[Rich246]

Interesting post....

Anyway I can get Hold 'Em to work on Vista Home Premium...?

[Villain]

besides being a pirate? ... ???

[AMIRZ]

Interesting post....

Anyway I can get Hold 'Em to work on Vista Home Premium...?

I see Have you ever tried "Alky" with Ultimate Serial on your Vista Premium/Basic etc? No, i dont recommend that, but who knows? (Sometimes little "Experiment" is necessary, though there's no guarantee....)

Anyway, goodluck! ...


Edit: If you only have Windows Vista non Ultimate (i.e. Vista Home Premium or Home Basic as above) and/or Windows 7 but still want to play some Vista Ultimate Extra Games such as Microsoft Tinker Games and Texas Hold'Em, then you can download them below, then install them by just following the guide (included), so simple & easy... Full credits to RazorBlade (WinMatrix) for doing this great job...thanks!


Visit The Original Topics for More Info:

- Tinker Games: http://www.winmatrix...showtopic=21031

- Texas Hold'Em: http://www.winmatrix...showtopic=21054


Direct Download Links Here (Originally uploaded by him/the original author):

- Tinker Games: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EYJDQA05 (File size: 69,31 MB)

- Texas Hold'Em: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=P0WWMGD7 (File size: 12,02 MB)


Xp Section:

PS: If you're an Xp user, then at least you still can get "Vista Ultimate Extra : Glass, Pearl, And Tinker Sounds For XP" here:
http://www.winmatrix...showtopic=20539 not the game though but still cool anyway imho...

Btw especially to Xp users here, i wish so that Tinker would work on Xp as well, there might be some people who are still working for that by far anyways so please don't be hopeless, wish all of us all the best of luck (or at least there are still many better games for Xp outthere xD so please don't be too dissappointed), finally sorry for my bad English lol anyway thanks for your attention, good luck and cya... also have a nice day...

Edited by AMIRZ, 09 June 2009 - 03:54 PM.

[Rich246]

besides being a pirate? ... ???

Excuse me?

[AMIRZ]

besides being a pirate? ... ???

lol OK, I know what you mean. Texas Hold'Em is apart of Vista Ultimate Extras (a successor of Microsoft Plus! and/or PowerToys in previous Windows versions ) that means its for Ultimate Only (licensed). However, since it's still on the grey area, i think the best way to get it (without pirating the whole OS) is to "port" it to another OS for better reason (please correct me if i am wrong ...thanx ).

[henrydtv]

Cool post but i already have all this because i have a tablet pc

[AMIRZ]

Cool post but i already have all this because i have a tablet pc

Well, the ported apps originally came from 2 sources: Vista and Xp Tablet PC 2005. But The Vista version is different and also better (because it's been updated).

E.g. You can see ported Vista Snipping Tool is very different with Xp Tablet PC one, while the Vista version looks so simple but gives more functionalities and features...and it's very cool to have it on your Xp, or even Tablet PC!

Edited by AMIRZ, 23 August 2008 - 04:00 PM.

[The Alpha Gamer]

How to you install the non-vista inkball? I downloaded it and doubleclicked it, and nothing happened

[AMIRZ]

How to you install the non-vista inkball? I downloaded it and doubleclicked it, and nothing happened

Make sure you have Windows Journal Viewer 1.5 installed. If still doesnt work then install .net framework 1.1 as prerequisite (better if you have both of them)...

Edited by AMIRZ, 14 October 2008 - 06:07 PM.

[codename83]

Thanks!!! AMIRZ for mentioning my name up there.

I am providing my links for all the following Vista Softwares ported to XP that I could find on the net.

1. Windows Media Player 11 (bypassing Validation Check) ~ PhazeDDL.com
http://rapidshare.co...63569/WMP11.rar

2. Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 (bypassing Validation Check) ~ PhazeDDL.com
http://rapidshare.co...6842179/IE7.rar

3. VAIOXP Preview Build #2 ~ ZoRoNaX and Rafael (www.aeroxp.org)
http://rapidshare.co...8281/VAIOXP.rar

4. Windows Vista Sidebar ported to XP ~ Hugo Sousa (espacovazio.wordpress.com)
http://rapidshare.co...ows_Sidebar.rar

5. Sidebar Skins for XP ~ ricktendo64 (Wincert.net Forum)
http://rapidshare.co...debar_Skins.rar

6. Windows Vista Games ~ Jonathan Wilson (jonnyw1989.wordpress.com)
{except for Inkball, Texas Hold'Em and Minesweeper}
-- Freecell
-- Hearts
-- Texas Hold'Em ~ custofreak (joejoe.org Community)
-- Inkball ~ custofreak (joejoe.org Community)
-- Minesweeper ~ ali_66
-- Purble Place
-- Shanghai
-- Solitaire
-- Spider Solitaire
http://rapidshare.co...es_XP.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.co...es_XP.part2.rar

7. Windows Vista Screensavers ~ johntp (www.johntp.com)
-- Aurora
-- Bubbles
-- Mystify
-- Ribbons
http://rapidshare.co...creensavers.rar

8. Vista Sticky Notes ~ AMIRZ (Wincert.net Forum)
http://rapidshare.co...ticky_Notes.rar

9. Vista Snipping Tool ~ AMIRZ (Wincert.net Forum)
http://rapidshare.co...ipping_Tool.rar

If you want, you can also get a single archive containing all the softwares mentioned above by downloading the files below:
http://rapidshare.co...es_XP.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.co...es_XP.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.co...es_XP.part3.rar

You can also visit my rapidshare folder at
http://rapidshare.com/users/46AVTE

Here are my screenshots for your visual delight.

Screenshot 1: IE7, WMP11, Sidebar, Sticky Notes, Snipping Tool


Screenshot 2: Sidebar Skins


Screenshot 3: Vista Games


Screenshot 4: Vista Screensavers


You can also post your comments on my blog: Eighty Three's Club

THANKS!!!

Edited by codename83, 03 September 2008 - 04:33 AM.

[timbertide]

Wow, lots of hacked stuff! Welcome to WinMatrix codename83.

[Carlos Diaz]

Hello, AMIRZ !
Once again, I am seeking for your help with the Snipping Tool operation. I followed the given directions and met the Requirements & Requistions:
* Windows XP Home Edition.
* Downloaded Alky 1.1 for Xp successfully.
* Downloaded TPC Version & Original Vista Vesion.
* But prefer the Vista Snipping Tool XP.Zip.
* Copy "SnippingTool.exe" and "SnippingTool.exe.manifest" files on
* "%WinDir%\System32".
* Copy Snipping Tool Shortcut to Starup Accessories.
* Reboot.

I read the Alky installation guide on "C:\Program Files\Alky for Applications\Documentation\manula.pdf" but I am not sure if it the instruction was for Alky Application installation or it was for the Snipping Tool installation. Either way, I am still confused of the statement in the PDF file telling me to double click on the provided MSI to complete the process. What is MSI?
I tried to open the Snpping Tool.exe by right click on the file and select the "run Vista execute" and NOTHING HAPPENED.
Where did I go wrong? Any input and advice would help greatly.
THANKS.

[AMIRZ]

Hello, AMIRZ !
Once again, I am seeking for your help with the Snipping Tool operation. I followed the given directions and met the Requirements & Requistions:
* Windows XP Home Edition.
* Downloaded Alky 1.1 for Xp successfully.
* Downloaded TPC Version & Original Vista Vesion.
* But prefer the Vista Snipping Tool XP.Zip.
* Copy "SnippingTool.exe" and "SnippingTool.exe.manifest" files on
* "%WinDir%\System32".
* Copy Snipping Tool Shortcut to Starup Accessories.
* Reboot.

I read the Alky installation guide on "C:\Program Files\Alky for Applications\Documentation\manula.pdf" but I am not sure if it the instruction was for Alky Application installation or it was for the Snipping Tool installation. Either way, I am still confused of the statement in the PDF file telling me to double click on the provided MSI to complete the process. What is MSI?
I tried to open the Snpping Tool.exe by right click on the file and select the "run Vista execute" and NOTHING HAPPENED.
Where did I go wrong? Any input and advice would help greatly.
THANKS.

=====================================

Btw sorry "old news" hehe: First, to everybody here, Snipping Tool has already been updated (download from the link on my first post above), done...

=====================================

Hello Carlos Diaz,

To be easier, please just follow my own guide carefully that i have written above instead of the Alky manual.pdf. Yes sometimes it's confusing . The manual.pdf is only a "common" guide/list for Alky installation, some supported applications (e.g Windows Sidebar), and some prerequisites (dependencies). MSI is Microsoft Installer or standard Windows Installer (extension ->.msi). It's extension/format of Alky installer (if you show the extension for known file types in Explorer then you will see i.e. Alky 1.1 for Xp installer = alky_1.1_trunk_032308-000051_xp.msi). Just double click it to install (like exe). As i said in the guide, not like Windows Sidebar, but Snipping Tool, inkball, Texas Hold'em, Snipping Tool especially require Vista Ultimate/Premium license (since they are Tablet PC components for Vista, and only Vista Ultimate and Premium have them or vice versa). You only need to have and enter Vista Ultimate serial (recommended) during the Alky setup. ("Bind the product key"). You can't use Vista Basic or Business ones. (lol if you dont have it then you can easily find it by browsing in Internet, google is our best friend )

OK i rewrite, Here are the main steps (make sure you have installed all prerequisites before: . Net Framework, Journal Viewer etc):

Easy Steps To install Alky with Vista Serial:

1) Download these files from the link:

pidgenx.dll
pkeyconfig.xrm-ms _linenums:0'><strong class='bbc'>pidgenx.dllpkeyconfig.xrm-ms</strong>

Download them (thx alot to Ricktendo for uploading): 394 kb
http://www.mediafire.com/?549xdtjmm9j

, then extract/create "sources" folder that contains two downloaded files above to any drive/partition you want (e.g.: "D:\"). If you copy them to "D:\" , so the full path becomes "D:\sources", according to Ricktendo's guide). Of course you can also copy them to "C:\", or "F:\" later, just for example guys.

2) Run Alky Installer (you have to remove previous Alky before re-installing if it exists), then check "Bind to product key". Select the drive/partition that you placed the folder (e.g.: D:\ like above) Enter your Vista "Valid" Serial (Bind to Product Key) and , start installing.

3) Reboot if necessary (Optional but Very Recommended, to make sure it have re-registered new drivers/binaries), done!

After that, copy SnippingTool.exe and SnippingTool.exe.manifest to C:\Windows\System32 (or %WinDir%\System32) then double click SnippingTool.exe as usual (or just right click-> Patch and run Vista Executable, also the SnippingTool.exe.manifest file should always be in same folder/directory i.e. System32). Hopefully that works as well. Sorry for my Bad English. Good luck mate

Edited by AMIRZ, 14 May 2009 - 01:26 PM.

[Carlos Diaz]

ello Carlos Diaz,

To be easier, please just follow my own guide carefully that i have written above instead of the Alky manual.pdf. Yes sometimes it's confusing . The manual.pdf is only a "common" guide/list for Alky installation, some supported applications (e.g Windows Sidebar), and some prerequisites (dependencies). MSI is Microsoft Installer or standard Windows Installer (extension ->.msi). It's extension/format of Alky installer (if you show the extension for known file types in Explorer then you will see i.e. Alky 1.1 for Xp installer = alky_1.1_trunk_032308-000051_xp.msi). Just double click it to install (like exe). As i said in the guide, not like Windows Sidebar, but Snipping Tool, inkball, Texas Hold'em, Snipping Tool especially require Vista Ultimate/Premium license (since they are Tablet PC components for Vista, and only Vista Ultimate and Premium have them or vice versa). You only need to have and enter Vista Ultimate serial (recommended) during the Alky setup. ("Bind the product key"). You can't use Vista Basic or Business ones. (lol if you dont have it then you can easily find it by browsing in Internet, google is our best friend )

OK i rewrite, Here are the main steps (make sure you have installed all prerequisites before: . Net Framework, Journal Viewer etc):

Easy Steps To install Alky with Vista Serial:

1) Download these files from the link:
[codebox]
[b]pidgenx.dll
pkeyconfig.xrm-ms[/b][/codebox]
[b]Download them [/b](thx alot to Ricktendo for uploading): 394 kb
[url="http://www.mediafire.com/?549xdtjmm9j"]http://www.mediafire.com/?549xdtjmm9j[/url]

, then extract/create "sources" folder that contains two downloaded files above to any drive/partition you want (e.g.: "D:\"). If you copy them to "D:\" , so the full path becomes "D:\sources", according to Ricktendo's guide). Of course you can also copy them to "C:\", or "F:\" later, just for example guys.

2) Run Alky Installer (you have to remove previous Alky before re-installing if it exists), then check "Bind to product key". Select the drive/partition that you placed the folder (e.g.: D:\ like above) Enter your Vista "Valid" Serial (Bind to Product Key) and , start installing.

3) Reboot if necessary (Optional but Very Recommended, to make sure it have re-registered new drivers/binaries), done!

After that, copy SnippingTool.exe and SnippingTool.exe.manifest to C:\Windows\System32 (or %WinDir%\System32) then double click SnippingTool.exe as usual (or just right click-> Patch and run Vista Executable, also the SnippingTool.exe.manifest file should always be in same folder/directory i.e. System32). Hopefully that works as well. Sorry for my Bad English. Good luck mate
[/quote]
MISSION COMPLETE.
Once again, AMIRZ ...you are the man. You came to my rescue one more time. You made it so simple that it only took me less than 5 minutes to get the damn Snipping Tool to work when I've been struggling to figure out how to properly install it for the last couple of days. Maybe it is not a big deal to most, it is huge step for a computer challenged dude like me. This forum has taught and helped me to better understand how this "machine" works.
Thank ya'll, especially AMIRZ, for making educational and informative, yet simple to understand. I'm glad I stumbled upon this forum through Google.
Learning new stuffs everyday here. I'm planning to stick around for awhile.
Peace out.

[TheGreenMan]

Keep up the great work AMIRZ!

[AMIRZ]

Once again, AMIRZ ...you are the man. You came to my rescue one more time. You made it so simple that it only took me less than 5 minutes to get the damn Snipping Tool to work when I've been struggling to figure out how to properly install it for the last couple of days. Maybe it is not a big deal to most, it is huge step for a computer challenged dude like me. This forum has taught and helped me to better understand how this "machine" works.
Thank ya'll, especially AMIRZ, for making educational and informative, yet simple to understand. I'm glad I stumbled upon this forum through Google.
Learning new stuffs everyday here. I'm planning to stick around for awhile.
Peace out.

I'm very happy to hear you have solved the problem Bro. Again, welcome to WinMatrix, we're all the big family here, it's nice to meet you Bro...

Keep up the great work AMIRZ!

Thx alot Bro for your support. Please wish us luck Bro, always...


...And finally,...long live....PC!

[Carlos Diaz]

OOPsss...Double post. Sorry.

Edited by Carlos Diaz, 30 October 2008 - 05:04 AM.