So here are some things I'd like to say: 1.- I highly recommend not using any DPI scaling other than 100% if you want the best experience 2.- For the XP install, you MUST use the x64 version, not the 32-bit nor the 64-bit one 3.- To download almost any attached file from the WinClassic forum, you must have an account beforehand 4.- Windows XP x64 comes with Media Player 10, not 9. Here's a link for the newer version: th-cam.com/video/Fta_1j31Pls/w-d-xo.html 5.- For the XP version of Mystify to show up on the screensaver list, you must delete or rename the current version "Mystify.scr" inside System32 6. There's no need to copy "scrnsave.scr", my bad. 7. I missed some other screensavers from XP that are located at "C:\Windows\SysWow64", copy those as well 8. Put the AHK scripts in the startup folder, which is located at: "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup" 9.- Don't get Firefox 113.0, get 113.02 instead, which I did put in the description 10.- If you see that some parts of the video are muted, that's because one of the songs I used in this video got copyright claimed 11.- Don't forget to install the "Enable SyslistView32" Windhawk mod and remove all the items found on the "Text Replace" mod, after that, type "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" on the Program name box, then type "Mozilla Firefox" on the second box, finally, type "Microsoft Internet Explorer" on the last box.
@rain22738 If you're using a virtual machine, copy and paste the files from the XP vm to your main installation, just like you would copying contents from a folder to another one (Keep in mind that you must have VirtualBox Guest Additions or VMware Tools depending on the virtualization software you choose). If you're copying the files from a physical machine, use a USB drive to copy the contents from your XP installation to Windows 11.
estoy viendo este video para transformar windows 11 en windows xp para filtrar la iso para que la prueben en su maquina virtual lo llamare windows xp 23h2
That's a wonderful video, man! I love how you basically turned the most modern Windows into the nostalgic Windows we once knew. You should make a video where you turn Windows 11 into Window 95-98 too.
You can patch XP accurately... And receive windows 7 finally. Other taskbar, visual style and widgets. Same method: package of retro. In 2025 - produce windows 7 personally. Like people writing about XP 2024 (11 based).
I gotta say, your Windows 7 transformation video works well on my machine. I've been using it for approx 5 months from now, there's no issues other than some incorrectly displayed due to WindowBlinds but can be easily fixed by excluding it. Able to run Forza Horizon 5 while being on a 2009-esque frutiger aero acrylic operating system feels really isn't right & cool at the same time.
1:42:45 Así se veria la página de TH-cam en Internet Explorer en la actualidad si le diera soporte en la versión 6.0 en adelante a pesar q no es IE, pero es bonito traer la nostalgia 🥲
Listen, I wanted to install a login screen from XP on Windows 10, but there is no Personalization folder in the registry editor, I created it and made the same value, it didn’t help, what should I do in this case?
Try disabling the lockscreen from the Group Policy Editor following the steps from this article: www.groovypost.com/howto/disable-windows-10-lock-screen/ Then to get the XP lockscreen, install "XPLS" (37:39)
@@mramayoskenThe issue is resolved, I just did not reboot the system. I manually created this key in the registry editor and the loading screen is now showing
@@mramayosken could you tell me how exactly to make the windows on my windows 10 look like windows xp's windows (without windowblinds 11)? i'm not sure if I should use the tools in this video since i'm using a windows 10 and am unsure if most of it is safe on windows 10
Might be a dumb question, I've been wanting to do this for a while now, but this is the only thing that's got me thinking about it. Are the possibilities that some things from the whole transformation gets eventually affected by any windows updates? Knowing how Microsoft tends to do a tons of updates, I was wondering if there's any point that it does break it to a certain degree because of that reason. Other than that, I really adoreee your attempt by recreating XP, huge props to make it look almost accurate to the og source!
I'm pretty sure it will due to the requirement of modification of system files that will eventually get replaced with updates, but Windows Update won't work with the icon pack installed anyway, so don't worry about that.
one thing to note is the windhawk installer will not work unless you use the github link and get the offline installer no idea why but it WILL NOT work with the normal installer
The devientart xp theme pack (2nd link in desc.) has been updated and no longer has the proper files, I've tried putting the mediafire link into the wayback machine as well but the website that appears for a split second when the file is downloaded to your computer isnt archived, so theres no way to access the original file, if you could somehow provide me with the original file (via. discord maybe or google drive link/ separate media fire link) or give me another website to download it from it would really be appreciated, thank you.
Looks nice i might do this when im bored of the windows 7 theme. Speaking of which, are you planning to make an update to the windows 7 theme? I mean it works fine for the most part but the windowblinds theme is getting a little bit buggier over time (and also im tired of having to reinstalled the program every month) just asking no pressure ofc
A week ago, Microsoft nuked the required symbols for some Windhawk mods to function properly, and as of now that issue still hasn't been fixed, so that's likely the reason why it doesn't work.
The best transformation! Well I have a question. I can't download XP explorer, when I click on the DOWNLOAD button, it directs me to discord. The website has a white background saying "the content is no longer available". I respectly ask, how did you download XP explorer :) i'm stuck right there...
DON’T go to Safe Mode unless you have to; I went in there and the Theming got messed up and I had to do the Theming Process Again and reduced the Title Bar Height with the Winaero Tweaker.
I think you're missing two things: the Disk Pie chart Windhawk mod and the Help Center. Although the Help Center isn't really usable, it does open and can add a touch to the system. Also, at least show us how to make the "Personalization" link open the classic display properties, like you did in Project 5112. The msinfo32.exe from Windows XP still works in Windows 11 (I backported the 32bit version for an improved experience)
kiinda, if your computer is really weak it can make him a little bit laggy also, not knowing what youre doing can screw your computer, expecially with the regedit, it can screw your computer BIOS up and you'll have to re install windows but the stuff in the tutorial isnt harmfull if you do it the right way
If you can disable it, right click on task bars and select "task manager" and search for Open shell and BasicThemer and select end task. While the icons, you can delete them as long as you have not used them in a program
it would be cool if you updated your win 11 to 7 transformation and maybe some more advanced tweaks like the control panel applets if they work on win 11 lol but still a cool transformation!
Already try, on windows 10 and windows 11. Bug in win10 is on Explorer, Quero not working. so you didnt get the address bar. Other Bug, keyboard shortcut not working (CTRL+C, F2 for rename, CTRL+V, CTRL+X), when install AutoKey (maybe), 'cause when i skip this step (keyboard was normal) but you didnt get proper xp explorer when you skip this. Also, Task Manager has no button to close or minimize, you have to ALT+F4 to close task manager. So, if you want to (Look Like XP) but in a "safe" way, just follow the step until BasicThemer, and then patch xp icon (at 01:15:16).
Hi, amazing tutorial. one question, you said at 1:17:38 that windows update setting page will not work anymore. does that mean we can not update the pc anymore or is there a way for us to update normally?
I put the link to the thread that contains it in the description. In the thread, there should be a link that says "DOWNLOAD", you need to copy the embedded link and put it on the Wayback Machine, as the embedded link no longer exists.
00:32 Transformation of Windows 11 to Windows XP theme 07:58 Transforming Windows 11 into Windows XP through visual customization. 23:06 Transforming Windows 11 into Windows XP using customization tools. 29:12 Transform Windows 11 into Windows XP 40:39 The video discusses the transformation of Windows 11 into Windows XP. 46:09 The struggle of not falling, lost in time. 57:53 Transforming Windows 11 into Windows XP theme 1:05:57 Embracing change and growth 1:18:41 Transforming Windows 11 to Windows XP aesthetic 1:23:46 Exploring themes of love, trust, and inner demons in music. 1:35:39 Making decisions for change brings ease. 1:41:07 Transform Windows 11 to XP theme easily Crafted by Merlin AI.
You have to open Open Shell and go into "start menu style" and select it in "Windows 7 style" and look for the skin and it will appear there. Since the skin is "skin.7" implying that it is from Windows 7
Am I able to run modern video games on it? Because this seems to be a big commitment and I'm worried i might not be able to play games or do work on it anymore if I do this
So here are some things I'd like to say:
1.- I highly recommend not using any DPI scaling other than 100% if you want the best experience
2.- For the XP install, you MUST use the x64 version, not the 32-bit nor the 64-bit one
3.- To download almost any attached file from the WinClassic forum, you must have an account beforehand
4.- Windows XP x64 comes with Media Player 10, not 9. Here's a link for the newer version: th-cam.com/video/Fta_1j31Pls/w-d-xo.html
5.- For the XP version of Mystify to show up on the screensaver list, you must delete or rename the current version "Mystify.scr" inside System32
6. There's no need to copy "scrnsave.scr", my bad.
7. I missed some other screensavers from XP that are located at "C:\Windows\SysWow64", copy those as well
8. Put the AHK scripts in the startup folder, which is located at: "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup"
9.- Don't get Firefox 113.0, get 113.02 instead, which I did put in the description
10.- If you see that some parts of the video are muted, that's because one of the songs I used in this video got copyright claimed
11.- Don't forget to install the "Enable SyslistView32" Windhawk mod and remove all the items found on the "Text Replace" mod, after that, type "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" on the Program name box, then type "Mozilla Firefox" on the second box, finally, type "Microsoft Internet Explorer" on the last box.
can you give a VM link so i can get a WIM image from it?
How do I make a winclassic account?
how do you copy the files from xp to the actual computer??
@rain22738 If you're using a virtual machine, copy and paste the files from the XP vm to your main installation, just like you would copying contents from a folder to another one (Keep in mind that you must have VirtualBox Guest Additions or VMware Tools depending on the virtualization software you choose).
If you're copying the files from a physical machine, use a USB drive to copy the contents from your XP installation to Windows 11.
@@mramayosken thank you!
Doing this made me realize how protective windows gets, they really want us to use their sleek windows 11 theme huh
YOOOO YOU FINALLY DID IT!!!!! :DD
you sir are a legend, AMAZING work with this one!! ^^ hoping to see one for w11 to vista soon :)
estoy por transformar para filtrar la iso y este proyecto se llamara windows xp 23h2
@@lorenzofernandez-uv8do espaniol?
im glad you did this tutorial i love xp so much
estoy viendo este video para transformar windows 11 en windows xp para filtrar la iso para que la prueben en su maquina virtual lo llamare windows xp 23h2
me too
you make the best windows transformations ive ever seen 👍
You're really revolutionizing windows modding content!
I'm the first) We've been waiting for this for 2 weeks! Thank you, you have talent!
i waited for this since 2019 lmao
Wonderful!!!!!! The best transformation pack ever. Ive watched the compete 1 hour and 44 mins video Thnx forever
That's a wonderful video, man! I love how you basically turned the most modern Windows into the nostalgic Windows we once knew. You should make a video where you turn Windows 11 into Window 95-98 too.
That looks amazing! Do Windows 2000 next
He kinda already did but it was a showcase
You are the master of masters!
windows 11 got an upgrade!(even better tbh) nice build
You did make it feel so much like XP, I respect that.
i didnt make a restore point and now im having to uninstall everything manually, aw dang it
you forgot the link to the thread 27:20
man i love your windows transformations and do you remember me
the xp Luna theme isn’t working its setting my theme to windows 7
You can patch XP accurately... And receive windows 7 finally. Other taskbar, visual style and widgets.
Same method: package of retro. In 2025 - produce windows 7 personally. Like people writing about XP 2024 (11 based).
This is a very amazing build! Hopefully in the future, you can do either Vista, 2000, or even 8
I gotta say, your Windows 7 transformation video works well on my machine. I've been using it for approx 5 months from now, there's no issues other than some incorrectly displayed due to WindowBlinds but can be easily fixed by excluding it. Able to run Forza Horizon 5 while being on a 2009-esque frutiger aero acrylic operating system feels really isn't right & cool at the same time.
wtf? i just had windows 7 installed on my system in 2014? 11y since 7? Fuck. Never forget the colour that Microsoft took away from us
1:42:45 Así se veria la página de TH-cam en Internet Explorer en la actualidad si le diera soporte en la versión 6.0 en adelante a pesar q no es IE, pero es bonito traer la nostalgia 🥲
I'm at the context menu editing part and even though I gave myself permissions for the "DesktopBackground" key, I can't delete "Personalize".
Try taking ownership of the "shell" key and the "personalize" key
@@mramayoskenI’ve taken ownership of “DesktopBackground”, “Shell”, and “Personalize” yet it still isn’t allowing me to delete the key.
When is coming Windows 11 to Windows Vista? Would love to see it! Good content btw
16:51 The additional things don't show up
no way bruh i thought my glass windows 10 theme was cool
Same here man, this shits absurdly accurate lol.
Then dont watch the video
I dreamt last night we did this at work!
i like even lowered the resolution of my pc screen and it really feels like something vintage i lvoe it
Listen, I wanted to install a login screen from XP on Windows 10, but there is no Personalization folder in the registry editor, I created it and made the same value, it didn’t help, what should I do in this case?
Try disabling the lockscreen from the Group Policy Editor following the steps from this article: www.groovypost.com/howto/disable-windows-10-lock-screen/
Then to get the XP lockscreen, install "XPLS" (37:39)
@@mramayoskenThe issue is resolved, I just did not reboot the system. I manually created this key in the registry editor and the loading screen is now showing
@@mramayosken On my windows 11, it doesent show the Personalization folder either, the website doesent help.
Disable the lockscreen from winaero tweaker.
@@mramayosken could you tell me how exactly to make the windows on my windows 10 look like windows xp's windows (without windowblinds 11)? i'm not sure if I should use the tools in this video since i'm using a windows 10 and am unsure if most of it is safe on windows 10
amazing😍
Whistler11 be like
You are actually a genius, is there any chance you'll do a similarly detailed tutorial on turning Windows 11 into Windows 2000?
Yes I will
@@mramayosken big thanks, you are the best
Noooooo I installed classic logon shell and now my computer is stuck on “loading your personal settings” :(
I dont have the personalization thing at 4:28
Whenever i try to download the start menu skin, it keeps saying "This content is no longer available"
I updated the link so you should be able to download it
@@mramayoskenAlright, thanks!
I could not download the FindXer.7z file for the windows xp file explorer transformation
The best Windows.
what version of windows are you using god damn it ive tried following this toturial 3 times and making my windows install unsuable
windows updates won't work after this
can you do one for windows 10?
Yes
can you make a vid about xp visual styles like zune, embedded, royale noir? much appreciated
Thank you so much bro and another question can you do a Windows XP login and Lock Screen theme if possible to put it all together????
Brilliant...👍👏👌
Might be a dumb question, I've been wanting to do this for a while now, but this is the only thing that's got me thinking about it.
Are the possibilities that some things from the whole transformation gets eventually affected by any windows updates?
Knowing how Microsoft tends to do a tons of updates, I was wondering if there's any point that it does break it to a certain degree because of that reason.
Other than that, I really adoreee your attempt by recreating XP, huge props to make it look almost accurate to the og source!
I'm pretty sure it will due to the requirement of modification of system files that will eventually get replaced with updates, but Windows Update won't work with the icon pack installed anyway, so don't worry about that.
Nostalgia.
I have internet explorer 7... in XP. Updated (tabs necessary).
one thing to note is the windhawk installer will not work unless you use the github link and get the offline installer no idea why but it WILL NOT work with the normal installer
The devientart xp theme pack (2nd link in desc.) has been updated and no longer has the proper files, I've tried putting the mediafire link into the wayback machine as well but the website that appears for a split second when the file is downloaded to your computer isnt archived, so theres no way to access the original file, if you could somehow provide me with the original file (via. discord maybe or google drive link/ separate media fire link) or give me another website to download it from it would really be appreciated, thank you.
Why BasicThemer2 make windows 7 skin?
Can you do one showing how to make my windows 10 look like Windows longhorn?
Looks nice i might do this when im bored of the windows 7 theme. Speaking of which, are you planning to make an update to the windows 7 theme? I mean it works fine for the most part but the windowblinds theme is getting a little bit buggier over time (and also im tired of having to reinstalled the program every month) just asking no pressure ofc
is there a way to have different theme such as royale or embedded one?
at 25:30 my cmd window still looks like regular windows instead of like the one in the vid, i even followed what the mod description said and no dice
A week ago, Microsoft nuked the required symbols for some Windhawk mods to function properly, and as of now that issue still hasn't been fixed, so that's likely the reason why it doesn't work.
@@mramayosken damn, atleast i know it aint me thanks
@@mramayosken following the video my notepad still looks the same and i assume the same reason however my file explorer now looks like windows 7
Did you uninstall the UWP Notepad app?
@@mramayosken i dont believe so
on 1:32:40 i cant delete the personalize key thing it just keeps telling me error while deleting key
Oh my god we've got a GOD on our hands, really glad I found this
I'm trying this when I can find the time to
bro recrated the OS 🤣🔥, that looks amazing ngl, keep it up bro 🔥🔥
btw, will this consume more CPU and GPU resources?
I believe a bit more on the CPU as the mods aren't GPU intensive at all
Thank you, my friend, for this great work. Is it possible to have a copy of it? Acronis
Menu bar won't show and classic toolbar got hidden and I can't put it back on.
Guys in need windows saturn's win 10 to xp pack
What does "disable drive space indicator" mean?
The best transformation! Well I have a question. I can't download XP explorer, when I click on the DOWNLOAD button, it directs me to discord. The website has a white background saying "the content is no longer available". I respectly ask, how did you download XP explorer :) i'm stuck right there...
Copy the download link and put in on the Wayback Machine
@@mramayosken amazing, it worked! thank you very much :)
DON’T go to Safe Mode unless you have to; I went in there and the Theming got messed up and I had to do the Theming Process Again and reduced the Title Bar Height with the Winaero Tweaker.
I think you're missing two things: the Disk Pie chart Windhawk mod and the Help Center. Although the Help Center isn't really usable, it does open and can add a touch to the system.
Also, at least show us how to make the "Personalization" link open the classic display properties, like you did in Project 5112. The msinfo32.exe from Windows XP still works in Windows 11 (I backported the 32bit version for an improved experience)
is there any negative side effects to doing this? will it take up space on my computer? I do not know a lot about computers
kiinda, if your computer is really weak it can make him a little bit laggy
also, not knowing what youre doing can screw your computer, expecially with the regedit, it can screw your computer BIOS up and you'll have to re install windows
but the stuff in the tutorial isnt harmfull if you do it the right way
would you like to make an .iso file for this amazing build ?
It'd be Windows eXPerience, but with Windows 11 as the base. Meaning that it could be a potential R3 version of the mod.
@@pb-doslegacy2020 it is worth to wait
The logon screen woundent let me login with pin
Classic logon doesn't accept neither my pin code neither my microsoft account password so i can't login
Press Alt+F4 and log in from the built-in logon screen
audio mod doesnt work anymore
4:26 - When I click on BasicThemer2, it transforms the UI into Windows 7 instead of XP, I don't understand why
you need the theme he recommended
Can you turn of OpenShell, BasicThemer and remove the icons?
If you can disable it, right click on task bars and select "task manager" and search for Open shell and BasicThemer and select end task.
While the icons, you can delete them as long as you have not used them in a program
Fun fact, i commented this comment on Windows XP SP2. Not any modified version of Windows 10, 8, or whatever. True Windows XP lol.
can you make a tutorial on how to reset everything back to normal
restore to restore point
it would be cool if you updated your win 11 to 7 transformation and
maybe some more advanced tweaks like the control panel applets if they
work on win 11 lol but still a cool transformation!
they do
Already try, on windows 10 and windows 11.
Bug in win10 is on Explorer, Quero not working. so you didnt get the address bar.
Other Bug, keyboard shortcut not working (CTRL+C, F2 for rename, CTRL+V, CTRL+X), when install AutoKey (maybe), 'cause when i skip this step (keyboard was normal) but you didnt get proper xp explorer when you skip this. Also, Task Manager has no button to close or minimize, you have to ALT+F4 to close task manager.
So, if you want to (Look Like XP) but in a "safe" way, just follow the step until BasicThemer, and then patch xp icon (at 01:15:16).
Does this work with Windows 10 as well?
no, it might even damage your computer if you do it on windows 10
Could you do windows 95? Thanks.
Does this work for Win10 too? If not could you please make a video on it someday? If you want ofc
Some say it does, but I haven't tried it
Hi, amazing tutorial.
one question, you said at 1:17:38 that windows update setting page will not work anymore.
does that mean we can not update the pc anymore or is there a way for us to update normally?
how did you changed the Mozilla Firefox title bar?
Installed an old version and modified it
Hello my friend, the link to the file (classic-explorer-xp) is not available or attached to the video in the explanation.
I put the link to the thread that contains it in the description. In the thread, there should be a link that says "DOWNLOAD", you need to copy the embedded link and put it on the Wayback Machine, as the embedded link no longer exists.
@@mramayosken doesn't work, gives me a 403 error
Put the link in the Wayback Machine and open a snapshot from 2023
@@mramayosken was rushing through it mb
Will you release ISO or Vista ISO, pleaseeee
leave a iso image with everything done
Is there any way I can do all of this but for a Windows XP Olive Green theme instead of the default blue?
I was wondering the same thing
instead of using the taskbar app in this video, i use "Retrobar" and it has a sorts of taskbar skins, like olive green.
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The logon screen is frozen and doesnt let me access my desktop
Press Alt+F4
My "Quero" button is not change to "Address" button?
You gotta new subscriber🌚
When I try to change icons, it shows me that the program was not opened right when I click "start patching" and "options".
so how do you revert it?
That’s The Fun Part! You Don’t! :)
@@WindowsFan2022Official i reverted it anyways lol
@@idksomeguy-1 Aw Dang It
@@WindowsFan2022Official lol
@@idksomeguy-1 no "lol" im angy
i cant get 7tsp to find any of the icons in the folder any help with this?
00:32 Transformation of Windows 11 to Windows XP theme
07:58 Transforming Windows 11 into Windows XP through visual customization.
23:06 Transforming Windows 11 into Windows XP using customization tools.
29:12 Transform Windows 11 into Windows XP
40:39 The video discusses the transformation of Windows 11 into Windows XP.
46:09 The struggle of not falling, lost in time.
57:53 Transforming Windows 11 into Windows XP theme
1:05:57 Embracing change and growth
1:18:41 Transforming Windows 11 to Windows XP aesthetic
1:23:46 Exploring themes of love, trust, and inner demons in music.
1:35:39 Making decisions for change brings ease.
1:41:07 Transform Windows 11 to XP theme easily
Crafted by Merlin AI.
how do you make the themetool on both users instead of just one
how do u get blue app border
I have a problem when I put the xp-like skin in the skins file and open the Open Shell to change the Start menu theme. I don't see the theme
You have to open Open Shell and go into "start menu style" and select it in "Windows 7 style" and look for the skin and it will appear there.
Since the skin is "skin.7" implying that it is from Windows 7
Or rather look at minute 9:22 where it graphically shows
nice but can run popular games on it?
it's a skin bud.
seems like this guide useless for 24H2. Rounded corners in Explorerpatcher not disabling, basic themer doesn't change the look :(
some links for the threads?
Nigga this is awesome
Am I able to run modern video games on it? Because this seems to be a big commitment and I'm worried i might not be able to play games or do work on it anymore if I do this
do you still have the start menu download because the the archive doesn't work
Logon screen won’t let me install
Does anyone else have a problem with themetool not running?
It doesn't work for me, because I think it is used in Windows 11 and I use 10
can i do the same with the zune theme
classic explorer xp zip is not avilable please help