I took this tutorial from TSR-PR of deviantart. I have not tested this tutorial extensively on my computer but most comments left on deviantart says it’s all good, so it’s a worthy try for Windows XP users looking to transform their Windows XP to Windows 7. Use this tutorial with caution and remember to back up your files and create a restore point if everything else messes up.

Below is the ultimate tutorial for customizing XP to look like Windows 7. It has almost everything you need, from modded system files to the best visual styles and skins:

1: Windows 7 Icons:
Windows 7 7022 icons: download, -by ~fediaFedia
Windows 7 Build 7048 Icons: download, -by ~fediaFedia (new)
Windows 7 Icons for Notification Area: download, -by !Picassa243 (new)

2: Windows 7 Visual Styles and Themes:
WindowBlinds Skins:
Aero Seven XP RC4: download, -by ~ernasco (updated)
Windows 7 for XP v1.0: download, -by ~XP7O
Visual Styles:
SevenVG Refresh: download, -by =Vishal-Gupta
SevenVG Normal Taskbar: download, -by =Vishal-Gupta (new)
SevenXP 3.0: download, -by ~deskmundo

3: Windows XP System Utilities:
Windows 7 Customization Pack by !Picassa243
Includes:
- Windows 7 System Information
- Windows 7 Desktop Properties
- Control Panel Modifications
- Windows Explorer Modification
- System Files Modification
- About Windows Dialogue Box
… and extras.
Download, -by !Picassa243
Windows 7 Replacement [Beta 2] by ~pri2sh (new)
Includes:
- Easy installation and setup
- Compatible with all Service Packs and languages
- Windows 7 AVI Animations
- WMP, MovieMaker and Picture Viewer modifications
- Windows 7 Icons and Wallpapers
- Windows 7 System Properties
… and more!
Download, -by ~pri2sh

Windows 7 Context Menu in XP
To change the right-click menu on your desktop, follow this tutorial, for use with ResHacker by modifying shell32.dll
View Tutorial, -by AskVG.com
Windows 7 Volume Mod for XP: download, -by ~fediaFedia (new)
Windows 7 Properties XP v1.2: download, -by ~pri2sh (new)
Windows 7 msgina.dll: download, -by =spain08 (new)

4: Logon and Boot Screen
Windows 7 Default Login 5: download, -by ~RaulWindows (updated)
Windows 7 7000 Bootscreen: download, -by ~TSR-Pr

5: Windows 7 Wallpapers and Sounds:
Windows 7 7057 Walls: download, -by =Mheltin (new)
Windows 7 Build 7057 Userpictures: download, -by ~fediaFedia (new)
Windows 7 build 7000 Sounds: download, -by ~TSR-Pr

6: Windows 7 Styler Toolbars:
Windows 7 Styler TB (with shellstyle): download, -by ~TSR-Pr
Windows 7 Styler: download, -by ~chrizlu

7: Extra Applications:
Windows Taskbar Shuffle: download, -by the Nerd Cave
Aero Shake: download, -by bobbo33
Aero Peek: download, -featured at gHacks.net
Aero Snap: download, -by at AeroSnapBETA
Windows 7 Taskbar beta 3: download, -by ~flawless02
Windows 7 CAD Screen for XP: download, -by ~flawless02
Windows 7 7260 Build Tag: download, -by ~standbyblizzard, inspired by ~nemesiscult (updated)
Windows 7 Calculator for XP: download, -by ~grdcityboy

TrueTransparency:
Windows 7 Skin for TrueTransparency, with ‘Send Feedback’
Download, -by ~marcelod12

FindeXer:
Download FindeXer:
32-bit:download
64-bit: download
-by Tom’s Effect
- Windows 7 Tutorial for FindeXer: view, -by ~TSR-Pr
- Windows 7 Icons for FndeXer: download, -by ~WindowsNET

Lee-Soft
ViGlance: download, -by Lee-Soft (new)
ViStart: download, -by Lee-Soft
- Windows 7 Skin for ViStart: download, -by ~TSR-Pr
- Windows 7 RC ViStart: download, -by ~Balderoine (new!)
- Windows 7 Icons for ViStart: download, -by ~fediaFedia
ViOrb: download, -by Lee-Soft
- Windows 7 skin for ViOrb: download, -by ~Hector93

WinSTEP [NEW!]
Windows 7 for Winstep Final: download, -by ~CeIIular (updated)
pmWindows 7 1.1: download, -by ~PM-FX (new)
Win7 Superbar for XP: download, -by ~haran-hockey

8: Extra Modifications:
WMP12 Skin for Media Player XP: download, -by ~fediaFedia
Windows 7 for MirandaIM: download, -by ~bogo-d
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Credits:
This tutorial was made by ~TSR-Pr
The links mentioned above are credited by the owner next to them, but if they are incorrect, please do notify me.
Also, ‘Made With CS4′ and ‘UXTheme Patch Required’ icons by =Steel89
Please feel free to mention any broken links or errors, or any suggestions that should be added to the tutorial. Also, if you would like your work removed from here, do not hesitate to ask!
You can also view =Vishal-Gupta‘s tutorial for ‘Transforming XP to Look Like Windows 7′
View, -at AskVG.com