Win10 to look like xp


  1. drillsgt
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    Win10 to look like xp


    Ever since day one I've been able to make the new upgrades to look like Win XP but when I had to go thru
    4 system resets to get a working desktop, I lost a file I had that would make 8.1 to look like XP but now that
    I've got Windows 10 Home (x64) Version 22H2 (build 19045.2965) upgrade I'd like to get my desktop to look like XP.
    Does someone have that small link/program that does what I'm trying to accomplish?
    I'm using an HP envy H8-1534
    Sure would appreciate it if someone smarter than me can help out....
    Many thanks
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  3. Berton
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    Win10 Pro and Home, Win11 Pro and Home, Win7, Linux Mint
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    I've used a few things found on this site, this in particular may have what you desire:
    How to Make Windows 10 Look Like Windows 7 or XP
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  4. Megahertz
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    Windows 11 Pro - Windows 7 HP - Lubuntu
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    What programs / apps to use to tweak Win 10
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  6. drillsgt
    Posts : 16
    win 10
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    Win 10 to look like win xp


    Hey Berton,
    that link works and I really appreciate it...
    only down side was that it took quite a bit of time deciphering what link to use to down load the XP Suite, which
    I only used the Classic Shell data which is what I really wanted, but I've got the suite also.
    AGAIN, MANY THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE!
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  7. MisterEd
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    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit v22H2
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    drillsgt said:
    Hey Berton,
    that link works and I really appreciate it...
    only down side was that it took quite a bit of time deciphering what link to use to down load the XP Suite, which
    I only used the Classic Shell data which is what I really wanted, but I've got the suite also.
    AGAIN, MANY THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE!
    Did you use Open Shell? When Classic Shell stopped development Open Shell took its place.
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  8. Berton
    Posts : 14,022
    Win10 Pro and Home, Win11 Pro and Home, Win7, Linux Mint
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    MisterEd said:
    Did you use Open Shell? When Classic Shell stopped development Open Shell took its place.
    Neither. Since I need to see what my clients see I try to keep my computers and their OS as they came, not much customization. I read and save a lot of the posts MUO [MakeUseOf] has on the 'net, most on the Widgets.
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  9. Bree
    Posts : 31,682
    10 Home x64 (22H2) (10 Pro on 2nd pc)
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    drillsgt said:
    Ever since day one I've been able to make the new upgrades to look like Win XP....
    For a finishing touch (pun intended) you may like this.....

    Windows XP Shutdown and Logoff Menus for modern Windows

    Downloads: Release XP Shutdown Menu . blackwidowfarms/XPshutdown . GitHub
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  10. Corona
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    Windows 10 Home 64bit
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    I still use Classic Shell on Win10. I like the Win7 look and set-up. Never was a fan of the XP look, it looks too Fisher Price to me.
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  12. drillsgt
    Posts : 16
    win 10
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    Making win 10 look like SP


    To all of you folks who were kind to respond, I REALLY APPRECIATE IT....your help and assistance did the job and I
    THANK YOU ALL!!!
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