Via the Windows Personalization Gallery

May 21, 2010 16:11 GMT  ·  By

This week, Microsoft’s repository of personalization content dedicated to Windows 7 has grown not only with the addition of new wallpapers but also a new theme. The Windows Personalization Gallery now offers for download the Akrapovic theme pack. The download is bound not to go unnoticed especially for Windows 7 customers that harbor a love for motorcycles and sports cars. Akrapovic builds exhaust systems as well as carbon parts for vehicles, and the new theme from Microsoft features some amazing imagery that is more than worth a look.

People already familiar with the Windows Personalization Gallery undoubtedly are well aware that the Redmond company offers plenty of content to satisfy their “need for speed,” so to speak. In fact, as soon as the Gallery went live, Windows 7 users have been able to download and customize their desktops with themes from Ducati, Ferrari, Infinity, and Porsche. The Akrapovic theme pack is a nice addition to this list, especially for people that also like to customize their bikes and cars with over the top exhaust systems.

And just in case you were wondering what are companies such as those mentioned above doing offering content for the Windows Personalization Gallery, you should know that the themes are available per an agreement with Microsoft Advertising. The software giant’s ad division is running a pilot program in which it is testing Windows 7’s new personalization features, especially revolving around themes, as a vehicle for brand marketing. This is how the Redmond company managed to get some quite big names to offer Windows 7 themes, including Coca Cola and Pepsi.

I did mention that there were new wallpapers available for download, also from the Personalization Gallery – you can read more about the fresh backgrounds here. In addition, it’s also worth “browsing” through additional themes that Microsoft has introduced recently. I’ve included some links at the bottom of this article.

The Windows 7 Akrapovic theme is available for download here.

The Windows 7 Shrek Forever After Theme is available for download here.

The Surreal Territory Theme for Windows 7 is available for download here.

The Windows 7 NASA Hidden Universe Theme is available for download
here.

Windows 7 Bing's Best 1 Theme is available for download here.
Windows 7 Bing's Best 2 Theme is available for download here.

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