To ensure a complete Vista-like experience, it is recommended to leave the default settings on, then restart the computer when the process is completed.Īfter reboot, all icons and fonts are revamped, and Windows XP has a fresh new look, hardly resembling the old one. When the normal setup is chosen, once can choose to automatically create a restore point, then specify the items they want to personalize. VistaMizer is a software utility that offers an alternative to Windows XP users who like Vista’s interface but cannot upgrade to this OS because of various reasons.īefore setting up VistaMizer on their PC, users are required to choose if they prefer to install it as a normal app, also including an uninstaller, or if they want to patch their existing Windows installation without being able to undo the operation (unless the OS is reinstalled, of course) - however, they can create a bootable CD that can be used at a later time. But most people liked its look, and even critics admitted that Vista looked good, so elements of its interface were quickly copied to be bundled into other applications.
Back in 2007 when Microsoft finally decided to show its new Windows Vista operating system to the world, lots of people criticized it for the way it interacts with computer resources, as hardware upgrades were absolutely necessary in order to run smoothly a copy of Microsoft’s new OS.