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July 30, 2008 5:53 PM PDT

Decorate your Windows XP with Hyperdesk

by Dong Ngo

Turn your Windows XP into Disney's It's a Magical World.

(Credit: Hyperdesk)

It's been more than a year since Windows Vista was launched and Windows XP is still going strong. In my opinion, it's still a great operating system--though, it's not that hard to look great when compared to Windows Vista. Once thing is undeniable, however: Windows XP is getting old, especially in its aesthetic.

For this reason, on Wednesday, July 30, The Skins Factory launched Hyperdesk, a software package that will spice up your Windows XP, and turn it into a world of exciting themes, skins, and wallpapers. The software even allows you to create widgets for other applications, such as iTunes or Windows Media Player.

Hyperdesk uses Microsoft's own skinning engine to apply the Windows themes, which means these changes won't affect the system's performance very much. The changes are also completely reversible, and you can switch between Windows XP's default theme and Hyperdesk themes with a single click of the mouse.

These themes are available now but, unfortunately, they are not free. Their prices range from $9.95 to $14.95.

Dong Ngo is a CNET editor who covers networking and network storage, and writes about anything else he finds interesting. You can also listen to his podcast at insidecnetlabs.cnet.com. E-mail Dong.
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by G-hero47 July 30, 2008 8:03 PM PDT
Too bad they cost money, the like really awesome! But of course, 10 dollars cost much less than Vista if you want it just for the look.
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by jukiejoo July 30, 2008 9:03 PM PDT
Wow - this is really neat. I installed the Disney product on my daughter's computer and you'd think I had just bought her a new computer based on her reaction. The quality really is stunning, and the prices seem reasonable given the level of enjoyment. There's also a Wall-e theme and some spacy-looking stuff it looks like. Like I said, it's neat.
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by RANA-elhommosy August 31, 2008 2:14 PM PDT
this is increadible file to have
thanxxxxxxxx
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