YOU run a machine with Windows XP on it. The world has upgraded to Windows Vista, but you still feel XP gives you the best experience. However, you love the way Vista looks! Caught in a dilemma aren't you? Or what if you have a Windows-based system, but are secretly a Mac OS X lover? You obviously cannot install OS X on your PC. Then what can you do?

Transformation packs are the perfect solution for you! What these packs basically do is modify your Windows system files for an altered look, and also add visual elements like visual styles, icons and wallpapers, and the end result is simply fantastic.



There are many packs available on the Internet which can visually transform your Windows XP into Windows Vista or Mac OS X. Along with these two heavyweights, you can also find some freestyle packs-packs which don't emulate any known operating system, but create their own visual styles. However, these packs are known to take inspiration from the various distributions of Linux.

We will be showcasing some of the best packs on the net, and will also guide and instruct you on how to they would need to be perfectly installed and what exactly these various packs do. Let's start off with the Vista Transformation Pack.