Transformation Tutorial

1. Create a System Restore Point

1. Open the start menu, right-click on Computer, and select Properties.
2. Click on System protection in the left-hand sidebar.
3. Click Create... at the bottom of the window.
4. Name the restore point and click Create.
5. Once completed, you'll see a confirmation message. Click OK.

Restoring from a System Restore Backup:

1. Restart your computer.
2. Press F8 repeatedly after the BIOS/UEFI loads.
3. Select Repair computer and press Enter.
4. Open System Restore, click Next, and select the backup created earlier.
5. Complete the restoration process to revert to the Windows 7 look.

2. Required Updates

1. Run the required updates from the appropriate folders for your system architecture.
2. Install Visual C++ Runtimes and .NET 4.5 Framework.
3. Restart your PC after installation is complete.

3. Install the Theme

1. Use UniversalThemePatcher to patch system files.
2. Copy the theme files to C:\Windows\Resources\Themes.
3. Select the Windows Julia Aero theme in the Personalization settings.

4. Start Button

1. Install OpenShell and load the custom XML settings.
2. Replace the Start Button image with the custom one provided.

5. Taskbar

1. Enable small icons and adjust taskbar properties for Quick Launch functionality.
2. Use 7+ Taskbar Tweaker to configure taskbar settings.

6. Login Screen

1. Use the login background changer to customize the login screen.

7. Icons

1. Customize icons using CustomizerGod and apply the provided icon sets.

8. Boot Screen

1. Customize the boot screen using Win7BootUpdater with the provided images and text.

9. Cursors

1. Install the ClassicAero cursors and apply them via the mouse pointer settings.

10. Sounds

1. Replace the default sound scheme with the custom Media folder provided.

11. Winver Branding

1. Modify the basebrd.dll file using Resource Hacker to apply custom branding.

12. System Font and Window Borders

1. Adjust window borders and fonts using Winaero Tweaker.

13. Disable Aero

1. Disable Aero manually or set up an automated task using Task Scheduler.

14. Wallpaper

1. Set the provided wallpaper as your desktop background.

15. Sidebar

1. Install the Sidebar application for additional desktop functionality.

16. Save Your Modified Theme

1. Save your customized theme through the Personalization settings.

17. Restart PC

Restart your computer to enjoy the complete Windows Julia experience!