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VistaGlazz SP1 beta2

All right, this one should work a lot better for you guys running 32bit. I tested it on a VirtualPC and this one seems to work just fine on Vista32SP1. We also included a restore for those of you with screwed up systems after running the beta1. Please note that if your system is FrankenGlazzed, beta2 will accuse your system files of being corrupt. While this is true, just click on the “patch anyway” button and reboot.

I installed a Vista32RTM on my VirtualPC, patched it using VistaGlazz 1.0 and then upgraded to SP1. Next I ran beta1 and experienced the whole ‘Vista is in pain, please wait while it keeps flipping styles’ problem. After this, I ran beta2, used “patch anyway” and rebooted, everything was fine after that. I unpatched to get to the SP1 original state and then repatched to ensure patching would work good for the clean SP1 versions. I experienced no problems at all, so I’m pretty sure everything works well.

Again, please do not feel obliged to download and use this beta as we will probably release a final (fully tested) version including a setup somewhere this week. We still need to run a full test to cover all scenarios so we can be sure it works 100%.

Download VistaGlazz SP1 beta2 now!

VistaGlazz SP1 beta

Yes! We finally have found the time to work on the Vista SP1 compatible release of VistaGlazz. As it turns out, sleep is highly overrated and coffee is a great alternative for it. You might wonder why the post of and the link to the new release both refer to beta and why the download is not a setup. As it’s now well past midnight (local time), most of the people I know are currently sleeping, including those people normally asked to test our software. I can give you this assurance: It works fine on Vista SP1 64bit.

Please do not feel obliged to download and use this beta as we will probably release a final (fully tested) version including a setup somewhere the next few days.

Also, please save the file to your computer first and then run it. If you try to run in directly (as in: Click on the link and then decide ‘run’) you’ll most likely encounter an error. If you do have any problems or remarks regarding this release, please do not hesitate to post at our forum:
http://www.codegazer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=269

Download VistaGlazz SP1 beta now!

Update 2008/04/08:
We have confirmed that the beta isn’t working properly with 32bit Vista systems. If you are running a 64bit Vista system all should be fine. We are working on the problem and will release a new beta as soon as possible.

Vista Service Pack 1

Here is a quick reminder, the current release of VistaGlazz is not compatible with Service Pack 1. It’s wise to unpatch your system before installing Service Pack 1. Do not use VistaGlazz (1.0) on a Vista system that has Service Pack 1 installed.

We are working on a version that is Service Pack 1 compatible.

In the meanwhile you can patch your system manually. You can find the files here:
http://www.withinwindows.com/uxtheme-patches/

PixelCryptor 1.1

PixelCryptorNext week we’re both going on holiday, so we decided on releasing PixelCryptor 1.1 this week. The list of improvements can be found at the bottom of the PixelCryptor download page. We used NSIS to create the installer and since we’re pretty much new at this platform, there is a small chance you’ll encounter a bug during install or uninstall. We have tested the installer thoroughly, but please let us know if you stumble upon a bug, so we might fix it in the next installer.

Our download.com mirror is offline for a few days, because it takes them some time to process the new version. You can use our CodeGazer mirror for your convenience.

Enjoy and we look forward to your feedback.

ComputerBild 01/2008

ComputerBild In this month’s issue of ComputerBild you’ll find a small reference to VistaGlazz. The magazine comes with a DVD which contains the program as a bonus.

ComputerBild is a german magazine and is considered Europe’s biggest Computer Magazine. Every month it reaches more than 3 million readers.