[solosou]

After having installed and uninstalled FaK 3.5 many times during the past 2 weeks, I came to a conclusion that FaK 3.5 can actually work seamlessly with XP SP3.

I have also tried installing FaK 3.5 before updating to SP3 but it didn't work. Many things were messed up after one reboot, e.g. the visual styles, screen saver and most of the changed icons. All I had to do was to update the SP3 right after completing the installation of a fresh Windows and then put the FaK 3.5 in later.

It's working now (for me though).

Oh, and the new SP3 is stable enough I can feel the difference. Things are running more smoothly than before the SP3.

[Brewstermax]

FlyakiteOSX is just about the worst piece of crapware/bloatware/spyware/adware ever made.
I installed it and had to reinstall the OS, because of this software, and it wouldn't uninstall completely.
If you haven't installed this yet and you're reading this, DO NOT INSTALL THIS SOFTWARE

[evilmnky204]

Brewstermax;510405 said:

FlyakiteOSX is just about the worst piece of crapware/bloatware/spyware/adware ever made.
I installed it and had to reinstall the OS, because of this software, and it wouldn't uninstall completely.
If you haven't installed this yet and you're reading this, DO NOT INSTALL THIS SOFTWARE

lol

[matonga]

Brewstermax;510405 said:

FlyakiteOSX is just about the worst piece of crapware/bloatware/spyware/adware ever made.
I installed it and had to reinstall the OS, because of this software, and it wouldn't uninstall completely.
If you haven't installed this yet and you're reading this, DO NOT INSTALL THIS SOFTWARE

I just wanted to post my own opinion about FlyakiteOSX:

I can say I'm mostly a happy user of Flyakite. I cannot agree about it being spyware/adware, as I have never had problems by that side with Flyakite.

It is not crapware at least to me, though nowadays I prefer to mod Windows by myself (as I did now with my notebook), but for the beginner FlyakiteOSX is a very good option because it frees you from having to learn lots of complicated stuff. Indeed, I wish I knew how to write my own Flyakite to do a Leopard version.

But also it has it's drawbacks: yes, I also consider it bloatware, about one or two months later I uninstalled a fair amount of software installed by Flyakite as I was not using them or found better alternatives. Let's remind Flyakite is quite old by now, and other programs have since appeared which are better alternatives to some of the programs which come with Flyakite.

So, in short, my viewpoint is:

• If you're an advanced user, learn about UXTheme, visual styles, icon patching, docks, docklets, AveDesk, etc... and mod your windows install by hand.
  
• If you're a beginner and have a powerful computer, install Flyakite. You'll save a lot of time and can learn to mod (and uninstall pertaining parts of Flyakite as you mod) later (this is what I did).
  
• If you're a beginner and have a powerless computer, you're better not modding your computer at all

BTW, before installing Flyakite do a restoration point (Startup > Programs > Accesories > System tools > Restore system) (my Windows is Spanish, please forgive and correct any mistranslation in step before). I've never completely uninstalled Flyakite (I uninstalled parts, not the whole) so can't tell if it uninstalls ok.

Also take a look at other alternatives. There is something called Bricko Packs, though I never found one for Leopard.

[abdo]

Thank you.

[vmart3]

@ matonga heres a leopard bricko pack http://en.softonic.c...opard-bricopack or you could just google leopard bricko pack and you get some results. I hope this is what you were talking about

[Clovis]

the FlyakiteOSX still cannot use for vista right?

[matonga]

vmart3, on Apr 1st 2009, 11:08 PM, said:

@ matonga heres a leopard bricko pack http://en.softonic.c...opard-bricopack or you could just google leopard bricko pack and you get some results. I hope this is what you were talking about

Thanks! I almost forgot about this. I searched time ago, so this bricopack wasn't born yet by that time (afaik). BTW I see the pack is by nobodyuse so I'll give it a try, or I'll try to disassemble it (can't decide yet) (I would say I'm becoming a fan of nbu).

[joel210986]

Hi. I have an ACER ASPIRE ONE and I have installed FLYAKITE V3.5 but it seems to be a problem with the windows because it doesn't look like a mac and also the start menu doesn't have the mac style. Here's an image. Is there anyway to change it to mac on flyakite options or something. Help will be much appreciated. BTW have XP SERV. PCK 3, I don't know if that's the reason.

Thanks!!!

[matonga]

@joel210986:

Yeah, SP 3 may be a problem at least from what I read in forums.

Remember you must use UX Theme Patcher first, else themes won't work. Also you need to download an UX Theme Patcher supporting Windows XP SP 3, else it won't work too.

Maybe this one:

http://www.intercambiosvirtuales.org/softw...eme-patcher-v11

(where it says "Descargar" it means Download)

[firecracker6]

You both are right on track.

Flyakite v3.5's UXTheme patcher does not work with XP XP3. Once you patch your system successfully with a SP3 compatible version, your OSX themes from Flyakite should work. (Just remember to right-click the desktop and apply the theme.)

Also, I set up an Acer AspireOne (great little computer) a few months ago and I have FK on it, but I seem to remember that UXTheme patching was a little bit of a pain. It didn't like some of the more well known UXTheme Patchers (like Neowin's version.) But I eventually followed a guide with the patched file from here:
http://www.withinwin...xtheme-patches/
..and got it to take.

let us know if Matonga's suggested one works.
Good luck

EDIT: here's another patcher just released on deviantart (haven't tried it personally): http://anolisfx.deviantart.com/art/Anolis-...P-SP3-118799555

[joel210986]

firecracker6, on Apr 12th 2009, 12:53 PM, said:

You both are right on track.

Flyakite v3.5's UXTheme patcher does not work with XP XP3. Once you patch your system successfully with a SP3 compatible version, your OSX themes from Flyakite should work. (Just remember to right-click the desktop and apply the theme.)

Also, I set up an Acer AspireOne (great little computer) a few months ago and I have FK on it, but I seem to remember that UXTheme patching was a little bit of a pain. It didn't like some of the more well known UXTheme Patchers (like Neowin's version.) But I eventually followed a guide with the patched file from here:
http://www.withinwin...xtheme-patches/
..and got it to take.

let us know if Matonga's suggested one works.
Good luck

EDIT: here's another patcher just released on deviantart (haven't tried it personally): http://anolisfx.deviantart.com/art/Anolis-...P-SP3-118799555

HI. THANKS IT WORKED. THE ONLY THING TO DO WAS TO PATCH IT.

THANKS!!

[HTrackm09]

And there is another problem with WinXP SP3 users; If your WinXP copy is original and legal, and you have automatic updates, then you will see that XP Icons and explorer buttons in your Mac Mod. I had to reinstall FlyakiteOSX 3.5 and shut off automatic updates. ¡Ah! And for those users having an Encore TV PCI Card, I made myself a skin for the software included with the card. Wait for me to post a downloadable link ('til I upload my zipped skins). Thanks to the developers for making such piece of art (I mean the Flyakite and other products found here).

[Björn]

For the icon problem. Update for Windows XP KB967715 updates your shell32.dll.
If you won´t let Windows load this update only (at your own risk!), you can turn on Autoupdate again.

[liquidroof]

Great work man, downloading now.

[Reenan]

why use uxtheme pathers? UxStyle is out now, even if it stills beta, it is much better than patching.

http://uxstyle.com/

[Mushroom84]

after the dll replace windows are ok but the task bar is still on windows classic....


http://i38.tinypic.com/2110xuv.jpg

[mps69]

If you have XP SP3 you will need to use the UXTheme Patch, not the one that comes with FAK, check one thread down for the correct link.

[YOUR MOM]

flyakite: Please help me!
I am trying to make XP look like Snow Leopard, and FOSX is tiger. I have icons for everything, but each time I try to change an icon, FOSX updates it back to the way it was. Should I decompile the updater and add code to make it skip SHELL32.dll or would you specify something else?
I'm desperate!!!