How to install Ubuntu Linux theme on Windows.

If you are a Windows user and are skeptical of switching to Linux but like the overall feel and look of Linux or Ubuntu in this case, then this theme's for you developed by DeviantArt.

Linux comes in different forms known as distributions and each one feels like a different OS but Ubuntu is the most popular of the distributions available and people prefer Ubuntu over other distros because of its simplicity and easy-to-use interface.


By installing Maverick, you can experience the dark grey and orange style interface but if you are expecting the app launcher and left-aligned panel of Ubuntu and if you think that it will turn your OS into Ubuntu clone, then you are in the wrong place.

Previously, I have discussed the reasons why Linux is better than Windows and I hope that I have convinced a lot of Windows users to make the jump but if you are still having doubts about experiencing Linux first hand and want to taste what the OS feels like. Here is a step-by-step guide.

FOR WINDOWS 10

1. Create a restore point using System Restore.
2. Install UxStyle. Go to this link, select your operating system, download the file and follow the on-screen steps.
3. Rename the file to aerolite.msstyles.backup, which you can find in the directory "C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\aero". If you are unable to rename the file then you will have to take ownership rights.
4. Install the fonts in the Resource\Fonts folder.
5. Install the theme by copying the contents of the theme folder in "C:\Windows\Resources\Themes"
6. Apply theme in Personalize panel.
7. Apply the registry settings by applying the maverick_10_window_metrics.reg in the Windows Metrics folder.
8. Restart Windows and enjoy!

FOR WINDOWS 8/8.1

1. Create a restore point using System Restore.
2. Install UxStyle. Go to this link, select your operating system, download the file and follow the on-screen steps.
3. Install the fonts in the Resource\Fonts folder.
4. Install the theme by copying the contents of the theme folder in "C:\Windows\Resources\Themes"
5. Apply theme in Personalize panel.
6. Apply the registry settings by applying the maverick_8.1_window_metrics.reg in the Windows Metrics folder.
7. To remove the hover glow of the taskbar buttons, System>Advanced Settings>Performance Settings>Uncheck Animations in the taskbar.
8. Restart Windows and enjoy!

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FOR WINDOWS 7

1. Create a restore point using System Restore.
2. Install UxStyle. Go to this link, select your operating system, download the file and follow the on-screen steps.
3. Install the fonts in the Resource\Fonts folder.
4. Install the theme by copying the contents of the theme folder in "C:\Windows\Resources\Themes"
5. To change the start orb, Use Windows 7 Start Button Changer by Kishan-Bagaria.
6. To remove the blured edges of the Windows, use Windows 7 Aero Blur Tweaker to remive the Windows blur.
7. Restart and enjoy!

Credit goes out to Deviantart and if you want more detailed step-by-step guide, you can visit their site.

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