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Shells For Windows(?)
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2004 2:30 pm
by Deepfake
Anyone else here use an alternate shell over Windows? I myself recently aquired a copy of Aston. It's sort of like skinning windows, only more provocative. I've been able to find many well-coordinated themes.
Here's a shot of what mine looks like at the moment:
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2004 8:15 pm
by Rainbow Dash
Where can you get them?
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2004 10:26 pm
by Deepfake
Run a search for the program 'Aston' on the site
www.Download.com
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 12:01 am
by Parrakarry
I downloaded Aston, and while it's nice, I prefer the normal windows... I use my desktop religiously.
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 12:15 am
by Rainbow Dash
Must...find...background...
I don't know what to do. How do I get the shells?
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 12:28 am
by S1x
Currently I'm just using the normal shell, but I've used the trial version of Aston, and it was pretty cool.
Haha! Sorry I didn't realize I was logged into this. This is mango. XD
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 5:57 pm
by Deepfake
Originally posted by Lava Pirahna:
Must...find...background...
I don't know what to do. How do I get the shells?
Read what I said above. After you've got Aston up and running, use the Theme Wizard on the start bar. The bottom left button in the window that appears will link you to an archive site.
So you're fore-warned, Aston is not as 'user-friendly' as the original Windows shell.. I thank god every day that it isn't.
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 11:01 pm
by Tain
Un-user friendly as in unusable by anyone except you or will a basic comp user be able to use it.
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 1:12 am
by Gamer Chris
I'll agree it's not as user-friendly, but it is pretty damn cool.
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~Gamer Chris
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 7:48 am
by Valentine
I knew there were shells for other OS' but not Windows.
I'll definately have to check that out later.
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 5:31 pm
by Tain
So how exactly do I use this? >_o
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2004 8:40 am
by Deepfake
Try installing it, hotshot.
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2004 8:53 pm
by Tain
I did, AI. But it doesn't look any different than normal.
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2004 11:08 pm
by Deepfake
It should have created a 'shell swapper' icon on your desktop. Double click that, choose Aston over Explorer(or choose Shell Swapper), press next, use all default settings until you get to the end. If it doesn't do it automatically, you'll have to log off your name and back in.
If you chose Shell Swapper, everytime you login you'll have the option to choose Explorer or Aston. If you want to use Aston, do the obvious. Explorer, you don't have to do anything complex for either.
To change back to Explorer while in Aston, use the Shell Swapper feature again. It's in your start bar.
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2004 10:41 pm
by Valentine
Yo, downloaded Aston for my laptop the other day. Having an iconless desktop is a nice thing and there's plenty of nifty touches. At the moment I've just got the standard Aston shell (which is still pretty cool) but I'll be checking the other themes out soon.
Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2004 1:17 pm
by Deepfake
I made a new background for mine. Cheers to whoever reckognizes where it's from:
Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 10:13 am
by Marilink
Metal Man's stage from Megaman 2, of course.
Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 4:53 pm
by Deepfake
Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 5:52 pm
by Marilink
Hey AI, when you download Aston on WinXP, does it stay on your account or go to everyone's? Because my dad hates it when that happens.(the latter, that is)
Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 5:56 pm
by Deepfake
You can tell it to always start into Explorer, always start into Aston, or always start into the shell switcher. You may also choose which profile it applies to, or all.