The simple way to get the Windows Vista look on your PC now!

Cool Tools for XP brings you the fun and efficient tools of Windows Vista without the expensive upgrades. Enhance your PC experience with the latest applications available.  Apply transparent window effects to any window for an impressive look, more desktop space and better organization. Set individual transparency rate from 0% (fully transparent) to 100% (solid). Save your settings or change as often as you like.

Create a customizable desktop sidebar that links to your favorite websites for instant updates just a glance away. Gather stock, auction, local weather, and comics updates, plus to-do lists and so much more.  Replace your basic start menu with this sophisticated version that allows you to find the programs you want easily and naturally. Designed with a more comprehensive layout, you?ll find the programs you want faster than ever before, cutting frustrating search time.

Navigate across open windows with this modernized version of the Alt-Tab function that organizes your files better than ever. Grouped together by program in a vertical line allows you to find the application you want easier.

Create a more efficient desktop - no hardware upgrades need, and it is easy to set up and manage!

Web Bulletin

• Gather the information you want in this customizable and interactive bulletin.
• choose from thousands of Web sites and add the data to your personalized bulleting that updates automatically.

TaskSwitch

• Get more from the Alt-Tab function with better organization and thumbnail previews of applications.

Start Menu Direct

• Easily access your most used programs with the enhanced start menu.
• Programs and files are easily identified by their natural layout and large icons.

Transparent Windows

• Give your XP system a cool new look with transparent windows.
• Glassy windows increase your work space and create a fun, modern-looking desktop.

• Windows XP (Home and Pro) SP2
• Pentium II 300 MHz processor or higher
• 256 MB of RAM
• 50 MB free Hard Disk space
• 8X CD-ROM drive or faster
• DirectX 8.1 compatible 800 x 600 16-bit color Video Card
• DirectX 8.1 compatible Sound Card
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher
• Required Internet Access: 33.6 Kbps connection or faster to view Web content