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January 17
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:icondpcdpc11:

THANKS PEOPLE FOR ALL YOUR APPRECIATION AND DOWNLOADS!!!



UPDATE 01 (2012.02.08)


- added a new variation: LIGHT BORDERS!!! Try it on!
- tab body and active tab are now a bit darker... it's now easier on the eyes!

Yes, you can believe it... you better believe it! Simplify is finally here! I know... I know... many months have passed since the first WIP screenshot and it's even 2012 now... but hey, better late than never, right? I hope I'm right!
Full view ScreenShot: [link]

Feel free toSupport my artwork: Donate ... thanks!

This is part of the Simplify Design Concept by dpcdpc11 and outofashion


Simplify resources free to download:
Simplify Windows 7 Theme by dpcdpc11: [link]
Simplify startOrb for Windows by dpcdpc11: [link]
Simplify Cursors by dpcdpc11: [link]
Simplify Icons by outofashion: [link]


Package includes:


- the theme itself with the 4 variations: regular version, normal SegoeUI Font version, light borders and light border with SegoeUI Font.
- Fonts needed to make it work perfectly
- Explorer Navigation Buttons
- Windows Start Buttons: Simplify startOrb
- Matching windows cursor schemes: Simplify Cursors

What's not in the package:


Icons used in the preview: Token by brsev
Wallpaper used in the preview: [link]
gdipp - the tinny app that makes your fonts clear and smooth like those in Linux Distros. It's available in 32 and 64 bit flavors. Download here: [link]

How to:


1. Patch your system files and install the required fonts!
You must patch your system files before you can use 3rd party windows themes. Use this tool to do it: [link]
Install the fonts found in the folder "Resources/Fonts"

2. Install the theme?
Copy the content of Theme folder in "C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\" (Asuming that you're Windows 7 is installed on partition C)

3. Change the start orb?</b>
Use Windows 7 Start Button Changer to change the start orb. You can find this tool here:
[link]
Launch Windows 7 Start Button Changer and choose the BMP from the "Resources/Start Orb" folder and you're done!

4. Change the Windows Navigation buttons?
Use Windows 7 Navigation Buttons Customizer to change the Windows Navigation Buttons, resources available in the folder "Resources/Navigation Buttons"
Download the tool here: [link]

5. Smooth Fonts like in OSX or Linux?
Use gdipp, the little app which changes your font rendering engine to make the fonts smooth just like, or almost like, in Linux or MacOS.
Download here: [link]

6. Say "Thank you!"
If you like the theme don't hesitate to say thanks!

Thanks for downloading!!!
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Mood: Love ~KudoT May 19, 2012  New member
Really like the theme, I've been using it for a long time and don't intend on changing anytime soon. One question I have though, Do you think you'll ever do a version with more minimalistic caption buttons(close,minimize,maximize)? As that to me, is the one thing that would make this VS absolutely perfect.
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:icondpcdpc11:
glad u like it my friend and thanks for downloading!
I would make a modded version, more minimalistic one but right now my time is really limited and it wouldn't make sense just to mode one element... so if you have some other suggestion I would listen to them gladly.

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~TripleSpearMint May 8, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
LOVE IT BRO!

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YES, YES, YES!!! This is exactly what I've been looking for!
I'm such a themeaholic....just went through about 15 themes for Win7 looking for a better light theme (I use Spot by krissirk when I want a dark theme) and nothing felt quite right....until now!

It really bugs me to see Aero glass usedso excessively in so many themes out there -- it's not bad or anything, just not really my taste; I think you've nailed it with the minimal use of Aero for window borders.
I prefer the normal version btw. :)

Also, I think the monochromatic elements have been implemented in such a way as they're a bit different than the usual, but still fit well and allow the theme to retain full functionality -- something that is often lost on dark/minimalist themes.

I agree with the previous commenter who stated that the scrollbar would fit in better with explorer windows if the background for it was grey like the rest of the theme -- but you are right when you say that it would stick out more in other programs (besides a few native windows apps that the theme applies to).

All in all, great work!
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:icondpcdpc11:
Thank you for downloading!
Really glad that you found what exactly what you were looking for!
I always make my theme to be fully functional... I can't use many beautiful themes which are not functional, either they're missing skinned elements or some elements are not visible enough or in some way hurt my eyes and distract me from working.
This theme does the job well and has also some unique elements like the progress bar or the scrollbar which haven't been present in other themes. Still dunno why not so many people downloaded it.

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non-aero version?
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~JSibley Apr 30, 2012  New member
How do I get a taskbar like that ):
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:icondpcdpc11:
no need to double post!
what about the taskbar? are you talking about the icons?
you just apply the theme, set the taskbar to small icons, create a folder with your favorite shortcuts which you want to pin on the taskbar, change their icons and drag them to the taskbar.
read the whole description and you'll find the link to the icon pack I've used in the shot!

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~JSibley Apr 30, 2012  New member
How do I get my taskbar like that?
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