So you are tired of the windows xp look, and you have seen vista and like how it looks.

Well the good news is, you can still get the same look, without having to pay for Windows Vista.

There are many customization packs out there, but the one I recommend is Vista Inspirant 2.

Download at: http://www.crystalxp.net/galerie/en.id.130.htm

How do you set it up?

Once you have download this program, run the install program.

One you see the screen above, you will have a few options from here.

Express: This option is the option you want to go for, if you don’t have a fast computer.
Classic: The same options from Express, plus you also get an animated dock, which is similar to the MAC OS X dock.
Total: You get the same as clasisic, but on top of that, you will get dropped shadows, effects of transparency, and it will also add some animations to the icons.

Not only does it change the feel and look of the operating system, but it will also change the sounds.

Keep in mind though, these customization packs, often add more demand on the PC. So, if you’re system is already slow under default windows xp, then I would advise you not to customize, and even more, stay away from windows vista

My computer now makes a clicking sound when I right click, click on start menu, and any program menu. I want these sounds to stop. I checked in control panel, and sounds but could not find the appropriate items to uncheck or unselect. I am running windows XP. Your help is appreciated.

Heres the solution.

The problem is in the sounds options in the control panel.

In order to get there, hit the start button, and then hit the control panel button.

Under the control panel, if you are in the Classic mode view, hit the Sounds and Audio Devices program.

From there, you should hit the Sounds tab. Take a look at the screenshot below as to where you should be.

I have highlighted in red where the problem is. Click on the program event called “Menu popup”.

What you need to do now, is change the option for that and set it to None.

And you should be fixed!

If there are any other problems, or that did not resolved your issue, leave a comment below.

Also leave a comment below to let me know how that worked out for you.

If you prefer a video on how to do it:

So you are tired of the default windows vista login screen, and you want a change. Yup, its possible to do it!

Heres hows to do it:

You can use Stardock’s LogonStudio which is a free tool, that will allow you to change the login screen of windows vista.

Once you have installed the program, in order for you to change the logon screen, you simply select the image you want, and hit apply, and that is it, believe it or not you are done!

If you want to go back to the default windows vista logon screen, then simply thie “Windows Vista Default”, hit apply, and wa-la you have your default back!

If you need to download more logons just simply hit the download button, and it will then take you to the LogonStudio Vista gallery on WinCustomize.

You can grab the program from the official website http://www.stardock.com/products/logonstudio/downloads.asp