If you are looking to upgrade your operating system from Windows XP to Windows Vista just because you like the looks or interface than think again. You can transform the looks of Windows XP to Windows Vista by using some of the tools and feel like you are working on Windows Vista. There are many reasons why a person what to stick to Windows XP operating system because of the ease in functionality, system configuration or the settings that you have made or for the applications you are running. Now by using these tools you can transform the looks of Windows XP to Windows Vista easily and if you want to go back to the original state then you can easily remove it using the uninstall program. Check out these cool tools to transform XP looks to Vista today.

Vista Start Menu

This tool enables you to transform your XP start menu with like that of Vista start menu. The difference between XP and Vista start menu are in XP all the items are arranged in list format whereas in Vista you can actually see the icon of the applications in the start menu such that it will be easy for you to located the application instantly and launch the application quickly. By installing this you can also save time by launching the application quickly instead of searching for it in the list. This program will not change any of the system settings such that you can remove it whenever you want without changing anything in the system.

Windows Vista Transformation Pack 8.0.1

By installing this pack you can see your XP interface has transformed into Vista interface. This application will replace most of the XP resources like the Boot screen, start menu, desktop icons, Windows media player skins, sounds, etc., such that when you install and reboot your system you will feel like you have installed Windows Vista on your computer but you are still running on Windows XP. Make sure that you have some extra bit or RAM because after installing this application it may slow down your computer a little but it is said that in version 8.0.1 they have fixed this problem. The bottom line is it is a good tool to transform your XP interface to Vista. You can also transform Windows 2003 server’s interface to Vista interface with is tool.

RocketDock

The interesting feature in Vista is dock where in you can place the shortcuts of the applications that you use frequently such that you can launch them quickly. You can also minimize windows to the dock. With the help of the RocketDock you can get this feature right on your XP system such that you can increase your productivity and have the fun with Vista like looks. You can add any item to the dock and each item in the dock is completely customizable. It also provides multi monitor support and features auto hide and will appear when you move the pointer over its position. You can also change the dock skins and most interesting thing is it is completely free.

VistaMizer

Using this tool you can transform Windows XP or 2003 server interface to Vista easily. You can customize the installation process such that you can choose which file to change and which not to or leave it to the application to install automatically. It will create a restore point before installation such that you can roll back the changes if you do not like it. But this won’t be the case because after you have installed and reboot the system you will notice that your XP interface has changed to Vista interface.

WindowsBlinds

This tool is not specially designed to turn your XP interface to Vista but using this application you can apply changes to the Skins and themes of your system such that you will get a new look. By applying Vista skins and themes using this application you can see the start menu, task bar and sinks of the explorer and other push buttons have changed like Vista. You can download many other visual themes from the WindowsBlinds theme gallery. This application is available in both free and paid version with extra features but for even the free version will enable you to get the job done.

ViStart

This is one another tool that allows you to change the looks of Windows XP start menu like Vista start menu. This is also user-friendly program which do not cause any problem to the system and it improves your productivity by helping you find items on the start menu quickly. You can also search for the files and folders more quickly using this tool up to 4 times faster. It also supports multilingual support such that you can install this tool on any Windows XP computer.

WinFlip

The other interesting feature in Windows Vista is the 3D Flip effect of the Windows. If you want this effect on your Windows XP computer then install this tool. Once you have installed this tool you can configure keyboard shortcuts to flip the windows. When you have multiple windows open you can flip them such that all the windows will be arranged in a stack and you can switch or go to the window you want it is just like using Alt+Tab key in Windows XP.

BricoPack Vista Inspirat

This package will replace some of the Windows XP files with new files such that some of the features of the Windows XP will be transformed into Vista completely. You can see that start menu, skins and media player skins are changed into Vista style while the functions and the system speed remains unchanged. You can uninstall this package anytime and it will replace the original XP files like before such that you will not feel any change on your system. This is one another application like the Vista Transformation Pack.

Transform XP to Vista

This package contains tools for changing the looks of Windows XP to vista. It contains the original Vista theme that is developed by the Microsoft which enables you to transform the XP interface. It also contains Vista start menu such that your XP start menu will be replace with the Vista one such that you will get the whole look of vista even with some additional functionalities. It even includes Yahoo Widgets so you can view your mail, know about the weather or play games online easily. With all these tools now you can transform the XP interface on the fly.

Thoosje Vista Sidebar 3.0

Sidebar in Windows Vista in one another important feature which allows the user to launch applications quickly. By installing this application you can bring this functionality and looks to your Windows XP PC.

And this side bar is about 50% faster than the original Vista sidebar and allows you to insert gadgets into it to improve your productivity.