Window skinners
Feb 21st, 2005
Listed applications for this category:
ShellWM
Based on CustomEyes source this utility boasts an easy, if not well-documented, skin format. Exclusion list allows you to avoid skinning problematic applications. A decent amount of skins available. If you're a developer, this project is always looking for additional help.
- Link:
- http://shellwm.sourceforge.net/
- OS:
- Windows 98|ME|NT|2K|XP
- Development:
- Active, but slow.
- License:
- open-source.
EFX
An old application, but still a viable solution for those not using Windows XP. Tested under Windows 2000 [Blackened], and it works, but with noticeable issues that are pointed out in the readme.
- Link:
- not available.
- OS:
- Windows 95|98|ME|NT|2K
- Development:
- Dead.
- License:
- freeware.
- Archived versions:
- At Skinnables
CustomEyes
"CustomEyes changes the default Windows look. You can customize every one of your programs and let your ideas end your taste decide. (...) CustomEyes changes most of the programs graphic components : the menus, the buttons, the borders... The whole of these components is described in what is called a skin."
- Link:
- http://dabder.free.fr/CE/
- OS:
- Windows 95|98|ME|NT|2K
- Development:
- Abandoned.
- License:
- freeware.
Illumination
"Illumination is a real theme system for Win32 (Win95, Win98 and NT4.0). It allows window borders to be customized to take on any look imaginable, even non-rectangular windows become possible."
- Link:
- not available.
- OS:
- Windows 95|98|ME|NT
- Development:
- Dead.
- License:
- freeware.
- Archived versions:
- At Skinnables