
Tag:   desktop themes  Simplify 8
 
	- this is the last addition to my Simplify 8 VS for Windows 8.1 pack. I really like this one a lot so I wanted to release it separately so I can share it with you guys as well. I really hope you like it! ENJOY!
	- Wallpaper used: Monument Valley Unofficial Wallpaper 5K.
	 
	how to
	• create a Restore Point using System Restore (safety first!)
	• patch Windows so you can use 3rd party themes using this tool: uxstyle.com
	• install the themes by copying the content of Theme folder in "C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\"
	• apply the themes from the Personalize panel
	• apply the registry settings by applying the simplify_8_light_blue_window_metrics.reg in the Window Metrics folder
	• remove the hover glow of the taskbar buttons: System>Advanced Settings>Performance Settings>uncheck Animations in the taskbar
	• restart Windows and...
	• enjoy using the themes!
	• use use OldNewExplorer to remove the Ribbon in Windows Explorer by checking Use command bar instead of Ribbon option and all the sub-options except for the Hide caption text in File Explorer windows
	• OPTIONAL! narrow vertical taskbar: use 7+ Taskbar Tweaker. Right click on the tray icon>advanced settings and set the no_width_limit = 1
	• OPTIONAL! change the system icons: install the numix iPack