2007-03-17 08:04:41 · 10 answers · asked by Shiva 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
It needs to be free
2007-03-17 08:21:08 · update #1
Yes you can and it is free. I have been using it for over a year.
Here's the link
http://www.desktopsidebar.com/
2007-03-17 08:36:12 · answer #1 · answered by Slipperman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, there are 2 windows sidebar options i recommend for you. It's completely FREE!
1st is Thoosje sidebar, its a great sidebar but it's not the original windows sidebar that you can add gadgets. info can be found here: http://thoosje.com/sidebar.html
2nd is Windows Sidebar for XP (the original windows vista sidebar), but you need to install something for it to work on xp because windows sidebar is designed for windows vista..
you will install VAIO XP, you will need to have IE 7, WMP 11 and the Vista fonts.. if you dont have any of these, Windows Sidebar won't work.
Look at this forum for questions and answers.. you can also download it here: http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=485
When i'm on xp, i use windows sidebar and it works great.. but now i'm on vista! hehe
2007-03-17 20:01:23 · answer #2 · answered by Dubu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get something similar to vista sidebar in the shape of "yahoo widgets" from http://widgets.yahoo.com/
these are basically the same as the sidebar but instead of being at the side they can be arranged anywhere,so by placing them all at the side you can make a sidebar anyway
also as they come from yahoo you also know they are going to be safe and spyware free
while on the subject of vista apps for xp why not try the 3d tilted windows program for xp called topdesk(http://www.otakusoftware.com/topdesk/),this is a excellent program that lets you scroll between windows just like the way you can in vista
also from stardock ,the company that gave us windowsblinds,comes a excellent application called windowsfx(http://www.stardock.com/products/windowfx/),this lets you minimize and maximize your windows in a much more fluid way,and also makes your windows transparent,just like vista
have fun with these
good luck mate
2007-03-17 15:26:25 · answer #3 · answered by brianthesnail123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the 2nd guy said....Go there and download the Vista Transformation Pack 6 ...It lets you have a Vista look on your Windows XP....It comes with the side bar, start menu...task bar..and alot of other stuff...
2007-03-17 15:21:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You surely can.. you can download a programme called LHTRANS and there are more out there that do the same thing.. these are all available to download ..LHTRANS makes XP look and feel like you are using windows Vista but without Aero... hope this helps....steve
2007-03-21 08:17:33 · answer #5 · answered by vlf126 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can get Vist sidebars. Try going to www.bittorrent.com . YOu should be able to download the Vista sidebar.
2007-03-17 15:09:29 · answer #6 · answered by Drew J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.windowsxlive.net/ download the windows vista transformation pack (big download though)
this will help you make your whole PC (running XP) look like vista and you can set which parts you want
and it's free and legal
2007-03-17 15:57:14 · answer #7 · answered by imwellconfused.me.uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need widgets for Win XP? Then why not you try safe & legal Yahoo Widgets!
Just search for it in the downloads section at yahoo site & install Yahoo widget engine & there are a whole lot of different kind of widgets at the widgets gallery & all of it for free & legal!
2007-03-17 15:25:05 · answer #8 · answered by Vivek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to softpedia.com and search for Vista Transformation Pack and click one the first one. You can pick what Vista features you want on your PC.
2007-03-17 15:19:39 · answer #9 · answered by azn0jason 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You Need This http://www.the-warez.net/WaReZ/showthread.php?t=174
it gives xp a vista look
2007-03-17 15:20:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋