Aero Xtreme 7 VS for Windows 7

InTime Applications proudly presents:
Aero Xtreme 7 VS

one of the first visual styles for Windows 7!

If you love transparency, this one's for you!

Description:
This VS changes the taskbar transparency in Windows 7 to match the normal and maximized frames transparency levels like it was in build 7000. It works with all Windows 7 colors, in all screen positions (bottom, top, right, left) and for large and small icons.

The taskbar images have been carefully edited so that all parts of the taskbar match flawlessly while maintaining perfect Aero lines.

Changelog for build 7077:
Friday, April 17, 2009:
- Adjusted transparency for all taskbar images (12) from the original level of 255 all the way down to 32.

Updated Monday, April 20, 2009:
Aero Xtreme 7 now starts up with Aero Enabled
Updated preview to better show new taskbar transparency
Added Take Control Utility
Added free UXTheme Patch for build 7077

(A huge thanks to alkhan who linked me to the Take Control and UXTheme Patch utilities.)

UXTheme Patch
You must patch your Windows 7 UXTheme files to use Aero Xtreme 7.

I'm personally using AveStyler (not free - $4 US) which patches the UXTheme files in memory so replacing the actual files is not required. AveStyler also has a utility that allows you to select the desired VS.
Aero Xtreme 7 now includes a free UXTheme Patching utility for 7077.

If you have a build prior to 7077, please click on the following link to get the appropriate UXTheme Patch:

More UXTheme Patches

If, for example, you're using build 7000, Aero Xtreme 7 VS should work and will give you the 7077 UI. If anybody wants to test this, please let us know if it works. There is really no risk... Simply switch back to an Aero theme if it doesn't work out.

More information on patching your UXTheme files can be found in the Readme.txt file included in the download.

Theme Pack:
An Xtreme Animal Theme Pack is also included in the download (photos by Tiffany and Dave).

How to use Aero Xtreme 7 with the Theme Pack:
Patch your UXTheme, copy the Visual Style and theme to "C:\Windows\Resources\Themes" and apply the theme by clicking on the 'Xtreme Animals.themepack' file. The theme won't work if Aero Xtreme is not the active VS. And yes you can use the VS without the theme.

Testing:
To test Aero Xtreme 7, move your taskbar to the top and maximize a window to compare the transparency and Aero lines.

License:
Aero Xtreme 7 VS is based on the original Aero style by Microsoft and is distributed free for personal use only.

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 2003. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2009, InTime Applications Inc. All Rights reserved.

Favorites:
If ever the taskbar is not updated by the time Windows 7 is officially released, this might be a good visual style to keep in mind especially if you like everything else about 7. So don't forget to add this deviation to your favorites


Comments are welcomed and much appreciated!

Thanks for trying Aero Xtreme 7 VS,

InTime

P.S.: Sorry for posting this in the Vista VS section but there is no VS section yet for Windows 7 yet. Please also note that this VS only works with Windows 7. This is a visual style and not a WindowBlinds skin.

Aero Xtreme 7 VS Milestone
After just over 5 days on deviantART, at 10:30 AM ET on April 23, 2009, Aero Xtreme 7 VS passed the 1000 download mark, averaging almost 200 downloads daily!