How to Put Vista Themes on an iPod with Wizard

by Katrina Matterhorn
Change the iPod theme to Vista.

Change the iPod theme to Vista.

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IPod Wizard is an open-source software application that you can use to modify the iPod graphics and themes. With IPod Wizard you can edit the iPod's fonts, graphics, themes and text by downloading graphic files and them converting them to iPod compatible files. You can install the Vista theme onto the iPod by downloading the Vista theme file and then converting the file through the IPod Wizard application. IPod Wizard does not support iPod Touch, iPod Nano 2nd generation, iPod Nano 3rd generation and iPod 6th generation.

Step 1

Download and install iPod Wizard onto the computer. A link is in Resources. Follow all prompts to complete the installation. Reboot the computer if necessary.

Step 2

Download the Vista theme onto your computer and save it to the desktop. A link is in Resources.

Step 3

Connect the iPod to your computer by attaching the end of the iPod's cable into the computer's USB slot. Wait for the computer to recognize the iPod device.

Step 4

Double-click the iPod Wizards' icon on the computer to launch it.

Step 5

Click "iPod" from the drop-down menu on the iPod Wizard screen and click "Load Firmware."

Step 6

Click the "Pictures" pane. Click "Load All." Locate the Vista them you just downloaded. Select it and click "OK." Click "Open Firmware." Locate the Vista file you just uploaded. Click it and click "Write to iPod." It will now install the Vista theme onto the iPod.

About the Author

Katrina Matterhorn is experienced in technology consulting for two of the largest technology companies in the world. Since 2009 she has specialized in technology, business and home and garden articles. She has a double major in English and political science from Austin College in addition to Microsoft and IBM certifications.

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