Windows Aero 8.1.1
Windows Aero for Windows 8.1.1 *DO NOT ASK FOR WINDOWS 10 VERSIONS. MY ANSWER WILL BE NO!
Windows Aero style for windows 8.1.1. This theme is a near close copy of the Windows 7 Aero style that has been remade to work in the modern age. its not perfect, but it works well!
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Installation Guide
Please follow these steps before you continue to install this theme!
Step 1. If your system is not patched, please do so now before you continue.
Install UxStyle located inside Required folder. «UxStyle_sep23_x86_x64_Windows8.1»
Troubleshoot: If the theme does not apply properly, you may need to restart the Unsigned theme services in the task manager>services tab or use the batch file included in Required folder (It will need to be ran as admin in order to work).
Copy Theme files to “C:\Windows\Resources\Themes”
Step 2. In order to make explorer look how it is in the theme preview, you will need to install this application. If you choose not to, the theme will not look proper.
Options: Make sure these are the only options selected in the program before you click install! «Use command bar instead of Ribbon», «Show details pane on the bottom”.
Download: OldNewExplorer Forum Post
Step 3.(Optional) This is not a really needed feature, but if you want the start menu and have it skinned properly, please install startisback.
Copy the folders inside SIB to:
C:\Users\YourUserNameHere\AppData\Local\StartIsBack
Info: Once installed, you can then apply the Styles to SIB Program.
Download: Startisback.com
Step 4. If all has been setup, the theme should apply correctly. All that is left to do is install the thin borders registry file. Dont forget to restart Windows for changes to take full effect.
All of my themes are free to download, no need to buy like some other people here on DA. Enjoy the theme!