Version history for Windows 8 Transformation Pack
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Changes for v9.0 - v9.1
- Added back Iconized Taskbar button for Windows XP
- Added restarting UxStyle on startup to make sure it will always work properly
- Changed default wallpaper to ones shown from leaked Windows Threshold screenshots
- Changed Metro Inspirat theme to authentic Windows 8 RTM Theme by nasrodj
- Changed Windows 7 themes back to Windows 8 RTM Theme by nasrodj
- Removed Aero Frame UI from default configuration for authentic Windows 8 UI looks
- Tweaked Modern/Metro themes with Glass support in Windows 7
Changes for v8.10 - v9.0
- -Changed applying permissions program to cacls instead of icacls
- -Changed default Immersive UI to Charms Bar for performance-wise
- -Changed system files update detection to warning level that allow installation
- -Fixed UxStyle loading improving compatibility
- -Updated RocketDock’s Charms Bar start logo
- -Removed system files permission applying for smoother installation
- -Replaced Newgen Store with Desktop widget
- Read more at http://www.windowsxlive.net/windows-8-transformation-pack/#skpReoS1qFSJHTZR.99
Changes for v8.0 - v8.10
- Added LiveTuner recommendation (Highly recommended to try since it’s safe and reversible)
- Added some system programs that could be missing in Windows
- Added permission fixes ensuring modified system files will be updated properly
- Fixed UxStyle’s infamous black screen bug that has been identified and dealt with recently
- Fixed installation error on Windows XP x64 Edition OS
- Updated Windows 7′s visual style with ‘Aero 8′ by aymengh99
- Read more at http://www.windowsxlive.net/windows-8-transformation-pack/#TXSljyYRxp1Kkhcj.99
Changes for v7 - v8.0
- -Added betta fish default user logon screen
- -Added new Segoe fonts found in Windows 8.1
- -Added system files update checking to prevent conflicts with Windows update
- -Added Windows 8.1 wallpapers
- -Changed Aero Frame UI to be enabled by default if DWM is not detected or running
- -Changed Immersive UI back to Newgen with lower memory usage configuration
- -Fixed some wallpapers not showing up bug in Windows XP/Vista
- -Fixed system files modification breaking Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 7
- -Fixed WinMetro always running on startup problem
- -Improved DWM detection method using API command
- -Improved font installation method to be more reliable without causing font cache glitches
- -Updated Windows XP’s Metro Inspirat theme with Windows 8.1 updates and some fixes
- -Updated Newgen to latest free version 12 Preview #3 with Windows 8.1 themed
- -Updated Windows 8.1 graphics and icons in system files
- |-Authentic start orb ported
- |-Fixed start orb misalignment in Windows XP
- |-Logon screen/Shutdown dialog background
- |-Minor system icons updated
- |-Task Manager themed
- Read more at http://www.windowsxlive.net/windows-8-transformation-pack/#goSJAh2DMAXif6k6.99
Changes for v4.0 - v7
- Version 7.0
- -Added WinMetro as alternative Metro Start Screen
- -Changed default Immersive UI to Metro Start Screen (WinMetro)
- -Improved sounds scheme files handling method
- -Updated Font installation code based on recent patch
- -Updated Glass UI theme configuration based on hacked Aero Glass in Windows 8
- -Updated Windows 8 Media sound scheme files and resources
- -Updated Windows 8 visual style for Windows 7 by Rammist
- Version 6.5
- -Added ‘Transformation Pack Notes’ in readme about temporary disabling antivirus software
- -Changed default Immersive UI back to Charms Bar
- -Fixed default user account configuration not checking requirements causing improper configuration
- -Fixed font installation using method from version 5.0 with improved API code
- -Fixed launcher incompatibilities with limited user account
- -Fixed permission problems with 3rd-party applications
- -Fixed Windows version checking error that allows installation on Windows 8
- -Removed Aero Frame UI from default configuration as some machines find it not stable enough
- -Updated Metro Inspirat theme for Windows XP having Modern UI updated on taskbar and start menu
- Version 6.0
- -Added Windows 8 RTM wallpapers
- -Configured Aero frame UI, Metro Desktop UI and Aero’s auto-colorization to be used by default if applicable
- -Improved Segoe fonts family installation code for better compatibilities
- -Updated Metro Inspirat theme with improved start orb and few adjustments
- -Updated Newgen’s start screen background to Windows 8 RTM’s default
- -Updated Segoe fonts family from Windows 8 RTM
- -Updated TrueTransparency Aero skin rebuilt from Windows 8 RTM resources
- -Updated Windows 8′s Explorer toolbar layout configuration
- -Updated Windows 8 theme for Windows 7 by wango911 with customized theme files
- -Updated system files resources found in Windows 8 RTM
- |-Boot Screen (Windows XP)
- |-Logon screen background
- |-Navigation buttons
- |-Network tray icons
- |-Shell icons
- |-Shell pane background
- |-Shutdown/Logoff/Theme dialogs (Windows XP)
- |-Start button/orb
- Version 5.0
- -Fixed Segoe UI font installation compatibilities
- -Improved uninstallation compatibilities with Themes removal
- -Replaced Windows Vista theme with M-Awesome’s Windows 8 RC
- -Replaced Windows 7 theme with thepanda-x’s Windows 8 RC Aero for Windows 7
- -Replaced Windows 7 Metro theme with thepanda-x’s Windows 8 RC Aero for Windows 7
- -Updated Aero mouse cursors from Windows 8 Release Preview
- -Updated battery tray icons quality from Windows 8 Release Preview
- -Updated branding logo to official ones from Windows 8 Release Preview
- -Updated Explorer toolbar buttons from Windows 8 Release Preview
- -Updated loading circle animation from Windows 8 Release Preview
- -Updated Metro Inspirat theme for Windows XP to version 4.0 from Windows 8 Release Preview with more focus to Metro design
- -Updated Newgen Tiles with Windows 8 Release Preview’s default background
- -Updated Segoe UI fonts family from Windows 8 Release Preview
- -Updated TrueTransparency skin matching Windows 8 Release Preview
- -Updated Windows 8 Release Preview logon screen
- -Updated Windows 8 Release Preview’s wallpapers
