Vize for Vista

You’ve heard of XPize for Windows XP, but you’ve got Windows Vista installed on your computer. Better brace yourself (and take a few chill pills too), because Vize beta 0.6 is out! Now, I’m not a huge advocate of beta software, as they can really tinker with your computer so extensively that its effects might not be able to be undone. So read the news, but download with caution.

Vize is a GUI enhancer for Windows Vista. It replaces most of the non-Vista icons, animations and bitmaps that Microsoft is still overlooking.

Vize automates the process of replacing resources in system files, applying the real fit and finish to Windows Vista.

The patching process will not disable Vista’s built-in security features. Vize will automatically restore all files and folder permissions, making your Vista experience nicer without sacrificing security.

Vize does not contain any spyware or ad-ware of any kind.

If you are not satisfied with the results, you can completely uninstall Vize.

Vize is compatible with any version (except x64) and any language of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.

Source: http://www.vizeos.net/?page=about

That should satisfy your curious mind, in case you were wondering what Vize was (no worries – I didn’t know what the heck it was either). Now, to be brutally honest, if you’re not too keen on icons or an avid computer user, I don’t think that this will be of much help to you (unless you’re really disappointed with Vista’s icons). I’ve got something that might change your mind, actually.

Looks decent, right? In fact, if anyone still used that Briefcase application on Windows, I think that’d be pretty decent. Alas, I haven’t ever used Briefcase, and I think it might be a tad outdated to work on (as outdated as floppy discs, I daresay).

All in all, I have to say that it might not be worth the download unless your eyes are really aching from Vista’s icons. Grab it, but only if you must. And for Pete’s sakes, please, use with discretion. Take care!