i took a chance and it worked. all i did was rename the windowsAero_theme.lwpt to windowsAero_theme.lwtp. like the other themes were labled at the end. all you needed to do was switch the t and p around. thats why it wasnt working. thank you for all your help. thank you once again!!! hey is there anyways you might be coming out with a skin for windows transparancy? (windows vista premium)? thanks a bunch!!!! this skin of yours looks great!

Windows Aero v1.0.1
 

I uploaded a new copy of the theme as an attachment. This should take care of any issues!

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*How to install with Windows Vista:

-Unzip the file into C:/Users/UserName/AppData/Roaming/LimeWire/themes/

If you do not see the AppData folder you have to unhide hidden folders.

Follow these quick steps: How to see hidden files in Windows Vista

-Once you have the files extracted in the the themes folder restart LimeWire and refresh the skins folder by clicking View>Apply Skins>Refresh Skins on the LimeWire Menu

-Then select the theme! If the theme does not enable the first time then reselect it!

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*How to install with Windows XP:

-Unzip the file into C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Application Data\Limewire\themes

If you do not see the ApplicationData folder you have to unhide hidden folders. Open up Windows Explorer (click 'Start', point to 'All Programs', and then click 'Windows Explorer') On the Tools menu in Windows Explorer, click Folder Options then click the View tab. Under 'Hidden files and folders', click 'Show hidden files and folders'.

-Once you have the files extracted in the the themes folder restart LimeWire and refresh the skins folder by clicking View>Apply Skins>Refresh Skins on the LimeWire Menu

-Then select the theme! If the theme does not enable the first time then reselect it!

Thanks Spunky! I'm glad it worked for you and you like it! Sorry for all the small mistakes that caused so much trouble! I uploaded a final version that corrects all these mistakes so anyone else who downloads this won't have any issues.

I'm not sure how deep skinning goes with LimeWire. They have to fully support Vista transparency in order for us to make use of it. I'm not sure what language LimeWire is programmed in but for now all we have is a transparent title bar! Hopefully they'll change this so we can design real Vista themes in the future!

i...i got it, thank you for ur help!

I was having the recent connection problem, and got rid of my .limewire folder which fixed the problem. However, now I have downloaded the themes I used to have and reinstalled them but they won't show up no matter what I do. Also, I don't have Windows Explorer anywhere in my Programs area. Additionally, I had all the themes working just fifteen minutes ago, so I doubt it has anything to do with having a "show hidden folders" square ticked. What is the problem? I have clicked on "Apply skins" at least forty-three times. I have started and re-started the limewire program and still nothing mon! All I get is Metal, Windows Classic, and Windows Theme.
PLEASE HELP!
PLEASE HELP!
PLEASE HELP!

Hi,
Nevermind my previous post. After lots of tooling around I finally figured it all out!
Thanks,
Troy :idea:

hi say i can't download the windows areo skin at all anymore. it says there is nothing there. can someone help?

It downloaded fine for me. Click on the WinAero101.zip attachment in the first post. Perhaps even try a different browser. Hope you're not using M$'s silly IE. :)

is there any other way i can get this folder? like thru windows live messenger from someone? i tried to download it using internet explorer 8 and before that i use msn explorer software too. still nothing. it say that the folder is empty.

Do you have your system set to auto unzip downloads? The file should be zipped.

I am wondering however, if the file is for 32 bit & you are using a 64 bit computer whether that would make any difference.

Try this: http://ifile.it/hwdvn08 click on Request Download Ticket link, then on next page click on Download link at top left. Ignore the advert below.