Hey, I have a Question...Im skeptical about this lite step..But I guess I have to have it to make my desktop taskbar look like HG Eliminators, so I better learn now.. Is it possible to still use Window Blinds while I am using the lite step.? Also is it possible to use Object dock with lite step.. And finally, Do I have to turn off all these programs before I try to run lite step.? I hope you can come through with this information..I have been reading the sites that u suggested.. However, I just want some good hard advice..

Yes.

Yes.

No.

There is no problem running windowblinds while using Litestep. In fact the two can compliment each other quite nicely. Many Litestep themes are ports of Windowblinds skins. I currently use the two together (and have for many years running).

I haven't used Objectdock so hopefully someone else can fill you in on that one.

hmmm, didn't beat me by much Jafo

A win is still a win....the shorter the time gap just means minimum effort wasted...

Ahhh, the old "mew". I can't argue that one

What is the advantage to using lite step...I read the links provided but, I just want the simple version.What exactly r u changing..If not the window blinds then..Im a tad confused..Is is it the task bar...I also want to thank everybody here..All of you guys have been the most enjoyable people...You are all so helpfull and patient with me..I plan to one day make you all proud by giving everyone some of the best designed stuff out there...I have so many great ideas and sketches..I just have to learn the tricks of the trade" For all the tools to get one built." I would also like to know how I could Get a one-on-one chat with someone ...U know like in a chat room..So I could really get some of these questions off my chest..Instead of becoming a permenat fixture on the message board....Thanx...
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LiteSTEP is a shell, just as Explorer.exe is the 'default' shell....it is the interface between the user and the OS kernel.

Desktop, icons, taskbar, clock, start menu....all of that can be totally replaced....hotspots, virtual desktops, animations, links/shortcuts....it's all that makes up the actual GUI - Graphic User Interface......that which separates Windows from Dos command lines....

Is there any tip u gan give me or advice, before I install this program ....U know, like a beware of this ..Or a make sure U .... Or even better ..a Dont forget to.....

RTFM

#9 by csurfside - 2/18/2004 10:32:29 AM Is there any tip u gan give me or advice, before I install this program ....U know, like a beware of this ..Or a make sure U .... Or even better ..a Dont forget to.....

 

by HG_Eliminator - 2/5/2004 11:24:06 AM First before you install litestep remember to read all the documentation you can. litestep.com is a good start.

 

There is no better advice.

For new users especially, I would recommend the Litestep distro called the "litestep Installer v3.02".
You should be able to find it here: http://beyondconvention.net/ohussain/lsinstaller/

It is a very complete installer. It comes with an un-installer. It also puts an icon on your desktop called "set explorer as shell". If for some reason (??) you don't want to keep Litestep:

Click on the "set explorer" icon. (do this first!)
Then run the uninstaller (it's in the start menu under Litestep).
Then you will likely be prompted to reboot.

And that's it, your back to normal explorer.
So its pretty clean.
Have fun!

Ok I read a lot of stuff..Still I would like a good strong answer for a good strong question....I installed "Lite Step" Can someone please tell me the path to take to install and run a new Theme.......Please reply if you would like to help me....Soon, I will have the hang of this.....But Im just a beginer and I like direct (question/answer) responses...Hope some of U are willing to hold my hand as I plunge into this whole designer world...I would sure love the help...

well, first things first; which version of litestep have you installed? That will determine the method needed to install themes.

Have fun, Phil...still the hardest thing to do...explain LS via MB...