[release] Wizard's System Files

I finally made it. It's a first release, and it's full of bugs, I'm sure .

*Description

Pack of system files for Windows XP, with which you can emulate MacOS X on your PC.

*Requirements

- Windows XP Pro SP1 (English);

NB! Update your system before installing this files!

- Administrator privileges.

*Screenshots

*Installation

Installation consists in replacement of Windows XP system files with the files, which are located in the following folders:

- ...\Wizard's System Files\Files\cpl\

- ...\Wizard's System Files\Files\dll\

- ...\Wizard's System Files\Files\exe\

Each folder contains 2 files:

- install.txt

- un-install.txt

To install files drag&drop 'install.txt' onto 'Replacer.cmd', which is located in 'Replacer' folder.

To un-install files drag&drop 'un-install.txt' onto 'Replacer.cmd'.

Repeat this operation for each of these three folders (cpl, dll, exe).

Some of these files need to be replaced manually.

I think... I'm not sure... :oops:

NB! DO NOT move or copy 'install.txt' & 'un-install.txt' in another locations! They must be inside cpl, dll & exe folders!

*Known bugs

- Screen "Please wait..." looks ugly. That's the price for 'Panther LogOff Screen". I can llive with that. If you don't - post it here, I will think about it.

*Support

Suggestions, comments, bug-reports & other stuff you can leave on:

- Aqua-soft.org - for eng-lang users

> Topic URL: http://www.aqua-soft.org/board/index.php?showtopic=18772

- Aquatic-Life.net - for rus-lang users

> Topic URL: http://aquatic-life.net/board/index.php?showtopic=12

*Thanks!

- Wessley S. Roche (www.iconizer.com) for icons of folder, hdd & more...

- Sascha Hohne (www.rad-e8.com) for a few icons from SNOW set;

- Proenca for G5 Trash Icons;

- Magbi9 & Lou (www.aqua-soft.org) for graphics from Panther/Jaguar theme for Y'z Toolbar;

- th0re for bmp's for toolbars;

- StefanKa for excellent examples;

- View & KoL (www.studiotwentyeight.com) for great VS Panther Perfect;

- Undefined (www3.telus.net/_/replacer/) for utility Replacer;

- Apple for a good idea

- Microsoft that they exist

I'm sorry, if I forgot someone. I didn't mean that.

If you noticed your icon (or smth) inside these files - just contact me via e-mail, and I'll surely say "Thanks!" to you.

*Copyrights & License

All of these files is absolutely free, of course.

You can re-distribute this archive as long as it stays un-modified.

Images and graphics contained in this archive are property of their respective owners.

*Disclaimer

Well, I just wanna say, that you use this files on your own risk and you take all responsibility for all damages, caused by contents of this package. If you not agree with that - just remove this archive from your hdd.

Have A Nice Day!

*Download

Full updated pack:

Mirror I

Mirror II

//Best regards, Alex

#189259

I've added 2 mirrors.

Please, use mirror 1 first!

If you can give me a host - PM me.

//Best regards, Alexey

#189284

Wow, thanks for the hard work. But man I don't get it releasing all these packs (everyone, not just you). This would get extremely messy with installing, uninstalling, backing up, blah. Tell me why should I use this over any other one? I hope I'm not sounding harsh, but all these packs do basically the same thing.

Anyways thanks for sharing this with us.

#189286

Originally posted by aashish13@Jul 13 2004, 06:24 PM
Wow, thanks for the hard work. But man I don't get it releasing all these packs (everyone, not just you). This would get extremely messy with installing, uninstalling, backing up, blah. Tell me why should I use this over any other one? I hope I'm not sounding harsh, but all these packs do basically the same thing.

Anyways thanks for sharing this with us.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You right, of course.

I've made this pack for myself and after all this work I decided to share it...

It contains icons & graphics, that I prefer.

If you like it - you can use it.

//Best regards, Alexey

#189292

This came out of nowhere! Thanks for the hard work. I'll newspost it, if I have some time.

#189297

Originally posted by juno@Jul 13 2004, 07:19 PM
This came out of nowhere! Thanks for the hard work. I'll newspost it, if I have some time.

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It's from Russia... with love :joke:

Thanks for newspost!

//Best regards, Alexey

#189298

Question: Do these work with the newest batch of windows updates (ie. the ones released today)?

#189299

Originally posted by Cerebral@Jul 13 2004, 07:25 PM
Question: Do these work with the newest batch of windows updates (ie. the ones released today)?
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Damn!

Updating system now -> updating my pack.

Archive with updated file coming soon (hope).

@Cerebral

Tnx for info!

//Best regards, Alexey

#189302

:lol: Well thank you for sharing Alexey. Also thank you for not taking what I said out of context, and being a hothead, knowing I do appreciate you indulging us with your work.

I'll try it when I get home :naughty:

#189304

Originally posted by Wizard(WA)@Jul 13 2004, 03:32 PM
@Cerebral

Tnx for info!

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Heh, not a problem, I "stole" the info from rjohnstone's topic here...

-=edit=- :lol: The square brackets in Wizard[WA]'s name screws up the BBCode for quotes! -=/edit=-

#189305

THanks man ! They look verry nice

#189314

Well, three files need to be updated:

- shell32.dll

- mstask.dll

- xpsp2res.dll

I'm gonna post it tomorrow (updated pack & archive with these three updated files).

Please, have a little patience.

//Best regards, Alexey

#189315

Ok, guys. All links updated now, and all files inside archives have the latest versions.

Full updated pack:

Updated files ONLY:

If it's your first download - use 'Full updated pack' links.

Otherwise, you can download updated files only.

Please, use Mirror 1 first!

If you can give me a host - PM me.

//Best regards, Alex

#189652

what is the benefit of me installing this, over flyakites that i already have installed?????????????????????????

#189677

Originally posted by Photo678@Jul 14 2004, 04:01 PM
what is the benefit of me installing this, over flyakites that i already have installed?????????????????????????
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preference for one or the other!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

// Lou

#189679

LMAO!!!! haha "do you want to remove the file WINDOWS and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?" ...sorry i just found that a bit humorous.

Lookin' good ... and it's nice to have a surprise, out-of-nowhere release like this ... instead of saying months ahead, "this is my work in progress" and keeping people waiting day after day ... this way, the release is fresh and vibrant instead of anticlimactic ... thank you wizard!

#189684

Originally posted by Photo678@Jul 14 2004, 09:01 PM
what is the benefit of me installing this, over flyakites that i already have installed?????????????????????????
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I have already answered [link].

And Lou did it too.

//Best regards, Alex

#189686

Originally posted by kmccormi@Jul 14 2004, 09:47 PM
LMAO!!!! haha "do you want to remove the file WINDOWS and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?" ...sorry i just found that a bit humorous.

Lookin' good ... and it's nice to have a surprise, out-of-nowhere release like this ... instead of saying months ahead, "this is my work in progress" and keeping people waiting day after day ... this way, the release is fresh and vibrant instead of anticlimactic ... thank you wizard!

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Yeah! A little bit of humor...

Thanks for comment! Glad you like it!

//Best regards, Alex

#189690

Originally posted by kmccormi@Jul 14 2004, 04:47 PM
Lookin' good ... and it's nice to have a surprise, out-of-nowhere release like this ... instead of saying months ahead, "this is my work in progress" and keeping people waiting day after day ... this way, the release is fresh and vibrant instead of anticlimactic ... thank you wizard!
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Very true.

Great work here Wiz[WA] (what does the WA mean, btw?)

#189692

Originally posted by Seph@Jul 14 2004, 09:59 PM
Very true.

Great work here Wiz[WA] (what does the WA mean, btw?)

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks!

About WA.

So many Wizards on the net, and I have my site called WizArea.

So I decided to be Wizard[WA] (Wizard from WizArea, smth like that).

I've never seen another Wizard[WA] anywhere...

//Alex

#189694

is there a way you can release a icon pack with the icons you used for this wizard?

i would like to change some avedesk icons and the nexplorer icons to match your system files.

thanks in advance

#189699

Originally posted by HoMoonAhhh@Jul 14 2004, 10:24 PM
is there a way you can release a icon pack with the icons you used for this wizard?

i would like to change some avedesk icons and the nexplorer icons to match your system files.

thanks in advance

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Most of the icons I used in this pack - is default Panther icons.

You can get it here.

Folder & hdd icons you can find on this site.

Trash Icons is here.

And a few from SNOW pack.

If you need some special icons - post screenshot here. I'll share it with you.

//Best regards, Alex

#189712

great :woot:

but is there a french version? :rolleyes: maybe someone can make it?

#189719

Thanks Wizard, those are perfect!

#189723

Excellent pack! Last night Windows asks me to update and so do i and then i turn off my pc...today i turn it on and realize it reverted my sys files!! I'm like damn, i'll have to look for Flyakite's...and when i get on AS: NEWS!!! This pack is out in an excellent timing for me!! Thanks

On an other note, my folder icons in my computer are the windows icon...i guess you would have to flush your icon cache or something but i just don't know how, can anyone please tell me how? Thanks in advance :blink:

#189733