Here is a list of programs that can add vista like functionality to windows XP.
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/collectio...oads/files.html
I like copernic desktop search pretty well and I intend to try the sidebar thing later.(I never keep programs like that though.. but its worth trying)
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The link is working fine for me. What browser are you using?(I checked in firefox) Try copying the address and pasting it onto the address bar..
Pretty strange.
Pretty strange.
I think Dennis is all ready using the start menu replacement 
http://www.vistastartmenu.com/index.html
http://www.vistastartmenu.com/index.html
QUOTE(rridgely @ Jun 18 2007, 11:23 AM) [snapback]73958[/snapback]
The link is working fine for me. What browser are you using?(I checked in firefox) Try copying the address and pasting it onto the address bar..
Pretty strange.
Pretty strange.
Huh
its working for me now ohh well
QUOTE(fireryone @ Jun 18 2007, 02:26 AM) [snapback]73959[/snapback]
I think Dennis is all ready using the start menu replacement
http://www.vistastartmenu.com/index.html
http://www.vistastartmenu.com/index.html
If he isn't, he might well be soon.
Can't beat custom made stuff.
Just noticing again and again how much Vista's features overly rely on graphical changes rather than practical implementation.
And I've heard is a prerequisite for DirextX10 so no Dx10 beautiful advanced gaming for us XP users 
May be forced to upgrade after all, but later after the bugs are fixed
May be forced to upgrade after all, but later after the bugs are fixed
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