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[Warning: I'm a complete newbie when it comes to desktop customisation]

G'day,

Greetings from Sydney.

My work laptop currently has win2k installed on it and I've grown tired of
how it looks. I would prefer if I could jazz up my win2k desktop to look
something like XP (without installing xp).

Is there a theme out for this already? Is desktop x all i need for this? I've searched
for a the xp theme for win2k, but didn't find anything.

How does one embed objects (such as multiple clocks, system monitors, etc.) into my background?
(I want to be able to see the time in San Jose, RTP, India and Sydney)


Thanks for your time,

Akshay Thakur
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I suggest you to use ObjectBar.
ObjectBar mimics almost perfectly the XP taskbar.
skins: https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=4
Software: https://www.stardock.com/products/objectbar

for the window frames, buttons, scrolling bars and more you will need Windowblinds
skins: https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=1
Software: http://www.windowblinds.net
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
almost forgot DesktopX is great to have icons with shadow effect on your desktop, even more

https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=3
Software: https://www.stardock.com/products/desktopx
CursorFX - Customize your Windows cursor
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
listen to Alex she knows her stuffezzz
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Are any of the proggies mentioned above shareware?

what about embedding clocks/monitors onto ones background? I really need
multiple timezones displayed (helps with conference calls, etc.).

thanks for your time!

akshay
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I suggest Hoverdesk www.hoverdesk.net for the desktop enviroment
(world clock included) and WindowBlinds.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
yup HVD include world clock