Making Windows XP look like Windows Seven just got easier with TrueTransparency. Yesterday I told you about ViGlance which allowed Windows XP users to enjoy Windows Seven like iconised taskbar. TrueTransparency is another free utility which will help you get the Windows 7 effect without paying for a new operating system.
TrueTransperency replaces standard Windows XP borders and title bars with transparent images like in Vista and Seven. It comes built in with three variations of Aero and one custom CrystalXP.com theme. TrueTransperency doesn’t stop by just emulating the Aero appearence (glass effect). It goes a further and even adds Windows Seven only features like Aero Shake and Aero Snap.
Although there are quite a few alternatives for enabling transparency in Windows XP, very few free applications work as well as TrueTransparency. It is lightweight, simple and best of all doesn’t require installation. Still not convinced? Check out the online demo before downloading TrueTransparency.
Download TrueTransparency (350 KB)
Platforms Supported : Windows Xp, Vista
License : Freeware
Version Reviewed : 1.1
What is the overhead like? Does it cause any instability?
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I didn’t find any instability issues. However, it is possible. Previously it used to have problems with some soft like Safari which the developer simply added to the exclusion list. If you find any incompatibilities just report it to the developer.
And as far as overhead goes, it is only a few MBs.
Thanks for the confirmation.
I am on Fedora right now, will give it a spin as soon as I reboot to XP.
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This software is great for users of Xp . Is it really light weight? I heard most of the softwares in this category of graphics emulation takes a toll on cpu load.
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