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00:00:00 – 00:21:27
The video demonstrates how to make Windows 11 resemble Windows XP through various customization steps. Key points include using Retrobar to transform the taskbar, adjusting interface settings, customizing the taskbar with OpenShell, changing icons to Windows XP style, modifying folder icons, setting the Bliss background, and installing a 'Basic Split Windows 10 Skin'. The process enables users to achieve a classic Windows XP look while maintaining modern features of Windows 11. The speaker emphasizes viewer customization options and suggests exploring additional desktop customization videos.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses how to make Windows 11 look like Windows XP. They highlight the history and popularity of Windows XP, its features like the NTFS file system, and its long support life. The presenter also mentions the necessity of obtaining a valid Windows 10 license and promotes a sponsor offering discounted licenses. The video then transitions to showcasing the step-by-step process of transforming the appearance of Windows 11 to resemble Windows XP.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker explains how to make Windows XP look more modern by using a program called Retrobar. They demonstrate downloading and installing Retrobar, which transforms the taskbar into a Windows XP-style interface. The process involves changing taskbar settings, moving the taskbar to the left, downloading the .NET framework, and selecting different themes through Retrobar properties to customize the taskbar appearance, resembling the classic Windows XP look.
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In this segment of the video, the narrator explains how to customize the Windows interface to resemble Windows XP. They demonstrate adjusting settings such as font smoothing, showing window previews, collapsing notification icons, and customizing the taskbar. The narrator also guides the viewers to download and install the OpenShell program to get the Windows XP-style start menu. The installation process is straightforward, and the narrator suggests selecting the classic 2-column style in OpenShell settings for the desired look. Additionally, viewers are encouraged to explore advanced settings for further customization.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to customize the appearance of Windows 11 to resemble Windows XP. They show changing the skin to Windows XP Luna, adjusting the start menu layout, and modifying the vertical position offset to align the start menu properly. Additionally, they explain how to switch the control panel to category view for a more familiar layout. The presenter then discusses the process of changing the icons to Windows XP style, including obtaining the shell32.dll file from Windows XP.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker guides viewers on how to customize icons in Windows by sourcing the shell32.dll file. Key actions include downloading the file, extracting it, renaming it to Shell32XP.dll, and changing icons like the recycle bin. By following these steps, users can modify their desktop icons to appear as Windows XP icons rather than default Windows 11 icons. Renaming the file ensures the icon change takes effect correctly.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to change icons on your computer. They show how to modify folder icons by accessing the properties menu, customizing, and selecting a different icon file. The speaker notes that changing icons is on a file-by-file basis, not universally applicable. They also explain how to adjust the theme to resemble Windows XP, either through a paid application like Windows Blinds or a free method using system settings to adjust accent colors. The speaker points out limitations of the free method, such as not changing icons in all programs like File Explorer and Notepad.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses how to customize a Windows 11 system to look like Windows XP. They mention the inability to change themes but provide a solution for setting the Bliss background to achieve the Windows XP look. Instructions are given on how to download and set the Bliss wallpaper, as well as how to install a modern version of the Windows XP skin called ‘Basic Split Windows 10 Skin’. The process involves downloading and pasting the skin into the Open Shell folder and selecting it as the skin in the settings. The video emphasizes the flexibility to customize the system to resemble Windows XP while still maintaining modernity in Windows 11.
00:21:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker mentions that customization is up to the viewer when it comes to their system. They encourage viewers to check out another video on making Windows 11 look like Windows 10 for more desktop customization options. The video ends with positive wishes for the viewers.