Hello, I installed rainmeter and it needs to be updated but my system can't support the latest so I have the 3.3 something version. I tried installing a skin for the visualizer but it says I need the latest version of rainmeter.
Is there any other way to install the skin without updating?
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Installing skins on old version of rainmeter (is it possible?)
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Installing skins on old version of rainmeter (is it possible?)
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Re: Installing skins on old version of rainmeter (is it possible?)
Hello,
Yes, you can unpack the archive. Rainmeter uses a system close to the "zip", so any decompression soft can do it.You'll just get a little error message after the decompression, but do not pay attention. Simply copy the skin directory to your Rainmeter folder. With an older version you will not be able to benefit from the new features. I do not know if the OPs would advise this method, but personally I did it more than once when I did not want to install a new version of Rainmeter .
Yes, you can unpack the archive. Rainmeter uses a system close to the "zip", so any decompression soft can do it.You'll just get a little error message after the decompression, but do not pay attention. Simply copy the skin directory to your Rainmeter folder. With an older version you will not be able to benefit from the new features. I do not know if the OPs would advise this method, but personally I did it more than once when I did not want to install a new version of Rainmeter .
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Re: Installing skins on old version of rainmeter (is it possible?)
If you're using (almost) any version of Windows, you don't need any other program, just rename the ".rmskin" in ".zip" and open it with the standard windows utility for compressed archives.
You must pay attention on what you want to use, in most cases it's possible to use the skin, but only if they aren't build with the latest additions, like the new "Shape Meter" and the AudioLevel plugin, in this case, it doesn't work with XP.
You must pay attention on what you want to use, in most cases it's possible to use the skin, but only if they aren't build with the latest additions, like the new "Shape Meter" and the AudioLevel plugin, in this case, it doesn't work with XP.
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Re: Installing skins on old version of rainmeter (is it possible?)
I never thought of it! Thanks for the information .fonpaolo wrote:If you're using (almost) any version of Windows, you don't need any other program, just rename the ".rmskin" in ".zip" and open it with the standard windows utility for compressed archives.
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Re: Installing skins on old version of rainmeter (is it possible?)
You're welcome sephirotess.
This is a little trick I use to give a look at some skins without installing them.
This is a little trick I use to give a look at some skins without installing them.
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Re: Installing skins on old version of rainmeter (is it possible?)
Good idea, I'll adopt it .
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Re: Installing skins on old version of rainmeter (is it possible?)
I see thanks for the helpfonpaolo wrote:If you're using (almost) any version of Windows, you don't need any other program, just rename the ".rmskin" in ".zip" and open it with the standard windows utility for compressed archives.
You must pay attention on what you want to use, in most cases it's possible to use the skin, but only if they aren't build with the latest additions, like the new "Shape Meter" and the AudioLevel plugin, in this case, it doesn't work with XP.
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Re: Installing skins on old version of rainmeter (is it possible?)
You're welcome.
If you need some further help, ask here, you'll always find someone who can help you.
If you need some further help, ask here, you'll always find someone who can help you.