Is it safe to install these Windows 8 Themes on Win 7?

Discussion in 'Bing' started by KingNomar, Sep 12, 2012.

0
  1. #1
    KingNomar, Sep 12, 2012 IP
  2. GMF

    GMF Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    855
    Likes Received:
    113
    Best Answers:
    19
    Trophy Points:
    145
    #2
    I would keep my hands off, especially from such a site

    mywindows8themes.com


    That screams MALWARE/VIRUS if you ask me.



    Also: Shell patching can break your installation. I suggest you do a google search (choose a more respectable site), look for a installation guide, back-up your data and try it..
     
    GMF, Sep 12, 2012 IP
  3. amko_sa

    amko_sa Peon

    Messages:
    23
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #3
    I hate modification that can crash my system. You can pay for upgrade on Windows 8 after October when the full Windows 8 version comes out.
    Some modification like Windows 8 theme for Windows 7 cause trouble if your Windows 7 crash for some other reasons because you can not repair system that have modificated system files. This is my experience from previous versions of Windows.
     
    amko_sa, Sep 12, 2012 IP
    kgaramja likes this.
  4. josefaryan

    josefaryan Member

    Messages:
    1,473
    Likes Received:
    5
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    45
    #4
    I think there is no problem by installing the windows 8 themes in windows 7 because the themes just change the appearance of the themes not the entire OS so it is safe.
     
    josefaryan, Sep 14, 2012 IP
  5. KingNomar

    KingNomar Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,825
    Likes Received:
    123
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    155
    #5
    Hmmm, I did try it nevertheless (curious), some are not working, some are working fine..... interesting
     
    KingNomar, Nov 22, 2012 IP
  6. Riseservers

    Riseservers Greenhorn

    Messages:
    35
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    #6
    yes its safe but see that your computer configuration is suitable for windows 8 or not.
     
    Riseservers, Nov 22, 2012 IP
  7. UnSkeen

    UnSkeen Active Member

    Messages:
    464
    Likes Received:
    5
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    60
    #7
    I wouldn't, unless you see it on the Microsoft site that it is.
     
    UnSkeen, Nov 23, 2012 IP
  8. dirk041

    dirk041 Active Member

    Messages:
    108
    Likes Received:
    2
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    58
    #8
    just upgrade it if u have more money, sir..
    dont use thats theme, It can make computers you walk slower..:)
     
    dirk041, Dec 6, 2012 IP
  9. partapamit

    partapamit Peon

    Messages:
    39
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #9
    I will never suggest you to go with these types of website to modify themes it can harm your system.
     
    partapamit, Jan 4, 2013 IP
  10. zanta

    zanta Member

    Messages:
    18
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    31
    #10
    i used that theme... it slowed my PC last time...
     
    zanta, Jan 4, 2013 IP
  11. 24wallpapers

    24wallpapers Active Member

    Messages:
    300
    Likes Received:
    2
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    #11
    is this safe to install on my windows 7 machine ? Answer is no ..
     
    24wallpapers, Jan 4, 2013 IP
  12. crazy4warez

    crazy4warez Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    624
    Likes Received:
    10
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    130
    #12
    It is 100% safe, but themes must be from reliable source.
     
    crazy4warez, Jan 4, 2013 IP
  13. kskoh

    kskoh Member

    Messages:
    35
    Likes Received:
    3
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    43
    #13
    I'll suggest you upgrade to Windows 8 before installing any Windows 8 themes.

    I'll have to agree with GMF:"That screams MALWARE/VIRUS if you ask me.".
     
    kskoh, Jan 27, 2013 IP
  14. lesa mitchell

    lesa mitchell Member

    Messages:
    161
    Likes Received:
    5
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    43
    #14
    Is it even compatible?
     
    lesa mitchell, Feb 20, 2013 IP
  15. lorraine02

    lorraine02 Member

    Messages:
    307
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    28
    #15
    it depend on the hardware on your computer ,
     
    lorraine02, Feb 20, 2013 IP
  16. OmarJames

    OmarJames Member

    Messages:
    159
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    #16
    Why don't you try and download it, run and scan your antivirus first while opening the file. Never install anything you think is suspicious, it might contain any virus/malware.
     
    OmarJames, Feb 20, 2013 IP