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Softonic Rating:
Very good
License:
Free
Added:
October 6, 2005
Updated:
June 18, 2007
Publisher:
Website
File size:
27.64 MB
Downloads:
40,618
Cyril Roger

“Give a Windows Vista look to your XP”

by Cyril Roger

Even if you don't have Vista, the Inspirat Bricopack will make your PC look like it’s been fitted with Microsoft’s latest Operating System. Not limiting itself to one visual style, Universal Vista Inspirat is a bulky (483 MB) yet complete theme pack made up of wallpapers, icons and appearances that will give your PC a complete makeover.

We were impressed by this Vista theme pack. Not only do you get the sleek dark menu bar characteristic of Vista, but the theme also sets up a Mac-like dock where you can nest icons of your favourite applications. They even magnify when you roll over them. With the Ubericon feature you can get that magnifying touch for every item you double click. Y’s Shadow is another feature that separates Universal Vista Inspirat from other simple Vista Themes. This feature gives a cool drop shadow to your windows, which you can easily increase or decrease and even apply to your taskbar.

Universal Vista Inspirat ingeniously improves the feel of your XP menu yet we felt a little more sceptical about the cosmetic changes it applies to other Microsoft applications. Word and Outlook are given a fresher, whiter look, but we were unimpressed by how Windows Media Player appeared, with a dubious purplish hue replacing the default sleek dark feel.

Universal Vista Inspirat is an impressive theme pack filled with original features that definitely separates it from typical Vista themes. Despite a slightly lengthy installation process and bulky file size, this theme is probably the closest you’ll get to Vista without dishing out $200.

Languages:

English

Notes:

Before launching the installation you must restore Windows XP original state/dll (Without any shell packs). For example, if you have the Longhorn Transformation Pack, you must uninstall it before installing a new BricoPack.
Compatible with Windows XP, XP+SP1, XP+SP2 and Windows 2003 (but not Windows XP 64)

Minimum requirements for Universal Vista Inspirat:

  • OS: Win98/98SE/Me/2000/XP
Pros
  • Full theme pack
  • Drop shadow
  • Dock with magnifying icons
  • Ubericon effect
Cons
  • Lengthy installation
  • Bulky theme pack
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From the publisher of Universal Vista Inspirat

Vista Inspirat Shell Pack is a complete custom shell pack for all Windows XP. It consists of modified icons and a new themed appearance for Windows XP. After installing this shell pack, your computer will look like these screenshots.

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