Is it possible to draw WPF elements in Aero style, running on Windows XP? Also can you change the window style to look like Aero? BTW I found a reference PresentationFramework.Aero, is it something to do with this?
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Is it possible to draw WPF elements in Aero style, running on Windows XP? Also can you change the window style to look like Aero? BTW I found a reference PresentationFramework.Aero, is it something to do with this?
I’m surprised the comments above were not compiled in an actual answer…
Windows XP does not natively have the “Aero” theme or the glass effect, as you probably know, so there is no built in support for it. The only way to achieve it would be through drawing it yourself.
A Google of “aero effects on windows xp” reveals that there are a number of programs, both commercial and freeware, that duplicate the Aero Glass effect on XP, however I’m not sure that will be the best option for your software.
The links aligray gave will probably help you a lot. However, all the same, duplicating the Aero Glass effect will be iffy on and XP system, due to both hardware and software limitations.