Just 2 minutes to create a perfect system for Windows 7 Metro

Don't look at it so far, the so-called Win8 is just a few ambiguous leak maps, but this does not stop the students from "chasing 8 enthusiasm." The various camouflage tricks of Win7 and Win8 have sprung up. Don't look at all the gadgets that lie to the eye, but it can make people happy.

First, the touch screen has wood? - Mosaic

Software name: Mosaic Brings Windows 8 Metro Software version: 264 alpha Software Size: 4396k Software licensing: Free Application platform: Win9X Win2000 WinXP Win2003 Vista Win7 Download: Mosaic Brings Windows 8 Metro

This is an open source application. In fact, Win7 simulates the Metro style of Win8 through a series of Widgets widgets. The biggest feature is the ability to mimic Win8's unique touch standby screen.

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Double-click the main program (Mosaic.exe) software to start, then the right side of the screen will flash and pop up a toolbar (Hover the right edge of the mouse and click the left button to call it again). In this toolbar, there are some common options such as "Widgets", "Fixed Programs", "Fixed Web Pages", "Fixed Users", etc. Let's take the simplest example. For example, we want to match an imitation Win8 desktop as shown below. , then you can click on the "Widgets" button to pick a few Widgets gadgets that you are interested in.

After the gadgets are all displayed on the desktop, drag them to the appropriate location (the software will automatically align). FIG 2 is added

Widgets

In addition Mosaic also supports some application or web page specified by the user secured to the table (and use the same color), the specific operation is no different from the previous. Also, if you need to personalize the widget's parameters (such as the weather widget), just right click and select the "Options" menu.

two, Metro theme - Zetro VS

Software name: Zetro Software Version: 1.0 Software Size: 20908k Software licensing: Free Application platform: Win9X Win2000 WinXP Win2003 Vista Win7 Download: Zetro

Maybe you have installed a Win8 theme, or you have successfully moved the above Mosaic to your computer, but it always seems that something is wrong. . That's right! The original system theme was designed according to Win7 Aero, and even if the so-called glass effect is turned off, it is difficult to complement the minimalist Metro.

Forget it! Try this new theme called Zetro VS. Different from the Win7 imitation Win8 theme like 8 Skin (there is no obvious change), Zetro VS is a Metro-based theme interface, all Metro's iconic elements, such as single color, right angle, simple icon, The big fonts are all available.

Figure 3 Zetro VS theme effects

and general themes, like installation, in order to use Zetro VS, but also Microsoft's first dynamic link library to crack, so it supports the third-party desktop Theme (a one-click crack can be done using the Uxtheme Patch tool).

Then copy the downloaded Zetro VS theme package (two files) to the C:/Windows/Resources/Themes folder, and you can change the theme later via Win7's theme selector. Figure 4 details

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In order to better meet the Zetro VS theme, developers also comes with several special gadget (hidden in the Extras folder), were able to Make individual changes to the Start Menu button, Explorer button, Task Panel background, and more. Unfortunately, these tools need to be run manually, a little bit more troublesome.

Third, the most powerful! —— Omnimo

Software Name: omnimo Software Version: 3.1 Software Size: 35116k Software License: Free Applicable Platform: Win9X Win2000 WinXP Win2003 Vista Win7 Download Address: omnimo

A lot of users who have used Zetro VS will ask me the same question, that is why the Win8 box in Figure 3 can't be found on my computer? In fact, this may be the author's confession. In fact, Figure 3 is a combination of two software.

Compared to the minimalist Mosaic, Omnimo is the ultimate in Win8 boxes. In this tool, you can find almost all the “function boxes” (color blocks) related to the usual applications, and each box can be easily turned on or off with a panel (extension center), no need to be like Mosaic. It is cumbersome to set up manually each time.

Of course, the most important thing is that Omnimo uses the entire desktop as a unified operating platform (the desktop icon can't be clicked directly), and it also adds cool translucent effects. From this point of view, Omnimo is the closest imitation tool to Win8.

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Since Omnimo is based on the secondary development of the system monitoring software Rainmeter, we need to first install the latest version of Rainmeter on the computer.

Then go to the Rainmeter\\Addons\\Rainstaller folder and execute Rainstaller.exe to load the downloaded Setup.rmskin file.

6 custom screen tool

After the installation is complete, it will default several "functional box" appears on the screen, you can of course also by the side of " Right arrow button to pick some other boxes.

As I mentioned earlier, Omnimo's box resources are very rich, covering almost everything you can think of system monitoring, daily applications, audio-visual entertainment, social communication, etc., which direct click, target box It will appear on the desktop right away, very convenient.

In addition to these function boxes, the right panel area is actually a user-customizable place. Of course, the setting method and the function box are the same, and the changes are also made through the resource center above, so the specific operation is Don't say more here, everyone can try.

7 Here, too, can be customized Oh!

Note: Of course, if you are very familiar with Rainmeter and have the patience that ordinary people don't have, you can set up the message box inside on Omnimo and add some commonly used websites or content. In fact, after a simple modification, Omnimo really allows you to experience the mystery of Win8 in advance.

Four, simple and good - Metro Home

Software Name: Metro Home Software Version: 1.1 Software Size: 1716k Software License: Free Applicable Platform: Win7 Download Address: Metro Home

If you don't like Omnimo's fancy and have a special liking for Metro, try this Metro Home. In fact, if you want to talk about Metro simulation and specific features, Metro Home is probably the worst performer among several tools, but its strength lies in the ability to borrow the most practical Metro implementation with minimal resource consumption.

Figure 8 Metro Home

This tool design ideas derived from the Vista sidebar, it will not be like several other tools as much impact on user habits. However, because the entire software is also developed based on the box idea, it still retains a lot of Metro UI features. Like other tools, Metro Home also supports right mouse button to modify box parameters, and developers are also very cool to add dynamic display effects. Even if the mouse does not hover, the contents of the box will automatically change every few seconds, and it will be cool on the desktop.

However, the so-called fish and bear's paw can not have both, Metro Home's shortcomings are also obvious, that is, does not support the box function customization and freely adjust the position of the box, so it is not suitable for those who like to pursue perfection. But if your computer configuration is not high, and you can't put up the temptation of Metro, Metro Home is a good choice.

Written in the end

In general, several tools have their own advantages, Metro Home has almost no impact on user habits, and has the lowest configuration requirements for computers, but the disadvantage is that the custom function is almost zero. .

And Omnimo is the most functional of the four tools, just the user needs to adapt to a while. As for Mosaic and Zetro VS, the author thinks that it can complement the defects, and the overall effect is not bad.

Ok! Several methods have been displayed in front of everyone, and it is up to you to decide which one to choose!