This theme is a Windows 7 inspired theme created for RetroBar, for those that are nostalgic for Windows 7 or want to customise their system with the best taskbar (imo).
Although it isn't 100% accurate, I've tried to make it as close as possible to the real thing by using image references and VMs; though more work is needed to make it as accurate as possible but I feel it is good enough, with only minor refinements remaining.
I've always wanted a Windows 7 style theme for RetroBar, and since there weren't any available, I decided that I should try giving it a shot.
- Download the github repo and extract the contents to %localappdata%/retrobar
- Ensure that the Resources and the Themes folder exist in %localappdata%/retrobar after installation
- Start Retrobar
- Goto Retrobar settings, and select the "Windows 7 - Shown Label".
Extra:
- Click "Advanced" tab, and set the "Clock Click Action" to "Open Aero calendar" for the original calendar.
This project is based on the Windows Vista Aero theme XAML file from the RetroBar project, which is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. Modifications have been made to make it a Windows 7 like theme.
Windows 7 Taskbar Shown Label - Completed ✅ Only minor adjustments remain.
Windows 7 Taskbar Hidden Label - Help needed [❌]. I am unable to get the padding/position right for the hidden label version; the buttons are floating in the middle of the taskbar and I can't get them to anchor to the left.
Contributions and improvements welcome!
✅ Show Desktop button - Make it accurate.
✅ Quick Launch - Make the quick launch icons the same size as the taskbar buttons for authenticity.
❌ NotifyTray - See about changing the icon to one that is more accurate.
✅ Taskbar Button - Make the colour more accurate when button is clicked.
❌ Taskbar Button [Hidden Label Version] - Make the padding and positioning correct.