How to Make Windows Look Like Mac OS X
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The document provides methods for customizing a Windows XP desktop to resemble Mac OS X, including installing software like Macomfort and rklauncher to achieve a cleaner look. It suggests additional alternatives like RocketDock and Flyakite OS X for further customization options. Lastly, it mentions that running Mac OS X on a PC is illegal, but encourages using Linux as a customizable alternative.
How to Make Windows Look Like Mac OS X
- 2. If you use the default Windows desktop, chances are that you could use a "look and feel" overhaul. The Mac OS X desktop is widely considered to be cleaner and more intuitive. Some simple changes can have your Windows XP desktop looking like a Mac OS X in no time at all. Method 1: Installing MaComfort Choose the path, then click Next. Click on Finish to complete the setup.
- 3. In Settings, choose your keyboard hotkeys and other options. Method 2: Installing a Dock Using RKLauncher Right click the desktop and go to"Arrange icons by" and uncheck "Show desktop icons". You should now have a completely clean desktop. Don’t be afraid. You can still access the My Computer, My Documents, and Recycle Bin from Windows Explorer.
- 4. Install RKLauncher. You should now have a bar on bottom of your desktop. Hide your Windows task bar. Right click on the task bar and choose Properties. Click on Auto-Hide the Task Bar, and select OK.
- 5. Tips If RKLauncher doesn’t work well, an alternative to try is RocketDock. RocketDock is updated more often, and has more themes to choose from. If you have enough money, an easier way would always be just to buy your own Mac, of course. If you want to bootscreen, sound scheme and whatever, you should try Flyakite OS X. For the simplest way, install this patch. It lets you access Windows XP's built in skinner. Then go to customize.org and download all the Window’s themes you want.This is a great OS X style theme. Since installing OS X on a PC is illegal, you could also try installing Linux (Ubuntu Linux is the most popular Linux out there) on your PC. Since Linux is fully customizable you can use this guide to make it look like OS X. You can also use the OS X Install DVD