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Want Metro UI on Windows 7 or Vista? With Newgen, you can get Windows 8 Start Screen for Windows 7 and Vista. Newgen features live widgets and supports WPF and HTML hence giving Windows 7 & Vista Metro look. All you need to do is to download and install the application on your system.
Download Newgen Install (.msi)
Here are the screenshots:
Kinect for Windows SDK is now available for download. Developers can now download Kinect SDK for Windows 64 Bit and 32 Bit editions. The SDK includes APIs and sample code along with necessary drivers. Using the SDK, developers can build rich user experiences based on Microsoft Kinect for the PCs running Windows 7.
Here are some features of this SDK:
32 Bit: KinectSDK32.msi
64 Bit: KinectSDK64.msi
More info can be found on official website.
You can now transform Windows 7 to Windows 8 the easy way. DviantArt user, hameddanger, has created a Windows 8 transformation pack for Windows 7 that lets you change the look and feel of your Windows 7 OS to that of Windows 8.
Once you install the Windows 8 transformation kit, you might not be able to uninstall / remove it. So, it’s recommended to perform a system backup before this. You also need to be ready for reinstalling your OS if anything gets messed up in the process. So, continue at your own risk and make sure you’ve taken the system backup prior to installing this.
8_skin_pack_1_0_for_7_by_hameddanger-d3dmsky.zip
Want a custom Mac boot screen for Windows 7 PC? You can get one. A custom Windows 7 boot screen featuring animation with Apple logo. It’s still in alpha release so try it at your own risk. Here’s how it looks like:
It’s compatible with Windows 7 32 Bit and 64 PCs. Download link is as under:
Download Mac OS X Boot Screen for Windows 7
If you want to customize look and feel of Windows 7, check out our gallery of cool Windows 7 themes and Windows 7 shell themes.
W7 is a cool Windows 7 theme for Ubuntu 10.10 and 10.04 that lets you change the look and feel of Ubuntu and make it very much similar to that of Windows 7. This theme is ideal for those who’re familiar with Windows 7 environment and have just started using Ubuntu. Here’s how to set it up:
Step 1: Open Terminal on Ubuntu. To do that: go to Applications > Accessories & click Terminal
Step 2: Run following commands in Terminal one by one. Press Enter after entering each command:
You’ll notice that W7 theme package download will start. Let it complete.
Step 3: After downloading completes, theme installation will begin. Keep the focus on Terminal window, you will be prompted with messages during the installation. Just click “Ok” when prompt appears.
Step 4: Once theme package is installed, open Terminal and execute following command:
This will activate W7 Ubuntu theme.
Step 5: Log off and then log in again to let changes take effect.
If you are a Windows user, check some cool Windows 7 themes.
via ubuntu.sun.ac.za
Microsoft, today, has officially released Windows 7 SP1 for 32 bit (x86) and 64 bit Systems. Windows 7 Service Pack 1 KB971033 download is available via Windows Update. You can also download it from Microsoft Download Center.
Once you install Win7 SP1, you will have to restart your computer.
Kinemote 0.4 for Kinect on Windows enables you to play Angry Birds on Kinect with Windows 7. Video demonstrates a user with Kinect Virtual Mouse playing Angry Birds on Windows 7. Here is the video:
Kinemote 0.4 for Xbox Kinect is free software available for Windows. You can download it from here.
Microsoft has just released Windows 7 SP1 RC (KB976932) and it is available for download from official Microsoft website. Here are other details and link to download Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Release Candidate:
Download Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Release Candidate: Official Download Link
Note: Windows Genuine validation is required to install SP1.
Windows 8, the next version of Microsoft Windows will release in ‘about 2 years’, according to Microsoft Netherlands Blog. It’s been a year since Microsoft released Windows 7 and it’s been a huge hit. Microsoft now plans to release future version of it’s desktop OS.
Earlier, a leaked presentation leaked some Windows 8 details back in June. Let’s see what Microsoft plans to bring to the table with Windows 8. There’s still a long way to go though, check some Windows 7 themes in the meantime.
via Microsoft Blog
If you want white ‘n bright desktop with metro look of Zune, then Zune Collection theme for Windows 7 is for you. Here is how it looks:
Download Zune Collection Win7 Theme
If you’d rather like Zune theme for Windows 7 in black color, check this one out. Still want more? Check our collection of Windows 7 themes.
