Looking for "Windows 7 Classic" skin

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Hello,
ever since I am using Windows 8.1, I am terribly bored by the far too bright appearance of the window content. Unfortunately, the "classic" skin that was provided with (up to) Windows 7 has been dropped from Windows 8 - and there's no way to customize the colors in a satisfying way.

Lately, I heard of WindowBlinds and got the trial version - and I am impressed about how versatile this software is. However, I didn't find a skin that has the look and feel of Windows 7 in "classic" style - i.e. window bars in blue (active) and grey (inactive), not "all white" window surfaces, active menu bars in inverted colors etc. If such a skin exists, I would happily purchase WindowBlinds immediately...

Can anyone provide me a skin name or a link?

(Just for completeness: I don't have the time to create my own skin, I need something "ready to use", perhaps with a little bit of fine tuning...)

Thanks in advance
T.

windowblinds
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

I'm not aware of any classic skins as most people were trying to get away from that look.

I'd suggest taking a look through the WindowBlinds gallery as there are many great minimal designs that might work for you.

https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/windowblinds

 

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Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Too bad this one is so old: https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/windowblinds/2957/

It's actually surprising at how well it holds up considering it's age.  Still, not good enough for everyday use.

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