StyleXP is a computer program designed to modify
the graphical user interface of Windows XP. As of version 3.19 features
include modifying themes, explorer bar, backgrounds, logon screens,
icons, boot screens, transparency, cursors and screensavers.
Popularity
The
program's popularity has risen in the last several years, with several
sites opening up that provide free skins to the public. These skins
have also become more popular after a patched uxtheme DLL file was
released that does not require the user to purchase StyleXP to use the
skins.
Accessibility & High-Resolution Functionality
At these finer pixel resolutions, the display can exceed 100 DPI. StyleBuilder is designed to build skins which support the higher DPI
resolutions so that window controls are easier to see.
Since Style XP skins are native source styles, this useful XP functionality is present in its original and familiar form.
Application Compatibility
Our native
design allows us to enjoy the thousands of hours of work put in by
Microsoft's UI team to ensure application compatibility. There is no
list of incompatible applications to keep track of.
Font Sizes
Like the original Microsoft
Blue, Olive Green, and Silver Visual Styles, StyleBuilder & Style
XP skins support three font sizes Normal, Large, and Extra Large.
These larger font sizes are important, because they are used by the elderly and visually impaired.