Windows 7 Icons from a film ( Die hard 4.0)

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If you've seen Die Hard 4.0 , I'm sure you will be aware that it has some pretty cool looking OS type visuals used by the bad guys (and bad girl.)

Right , when hacker "matt ferrell" is chatting to his buddy "warlock" at the start of the film you see him on a Mac. Im not sure what OS he Is running ( *nix distro maybe ? ) but his desktop icons are all messy and look kinda good IMO. (See screen capture below.)

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Anyone know any applications / Reg hacks that would do this on Windows , Id definitely use it as i really hate neat icons on a desktop. Or, is this just a flash animation made specifically for the film ...Hey its Hollywood after all.

 

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The chaotic and messy desktop icons displayed in movies like Die Hard 4.0 are often created specifically for the film using custom graphics. However, if you're interested in replicating a similar look on your Windows desktop, there are a few ways you can achieve this chaotic desktop icon setup:

Applications to Create Chaotic Desktop Icons on Windows:​

1. Fences by Stardock: Fences is a popular desktop organization tool that allows you to create customizable shaded areas on your desktop where you can place icons. You can group icons and move them around easily.
2. Desktop Icon Toy: This tool provides a range of options to manipulate desktop icons, including the ability to arrange icons in different patterns and even animate them.
3. DesktopOK: DesktopOK is a utility that enables you to save and restore the positions of your desktop icons. While it won't create chaos like what you see in movies, it allows you to restore your icon layout to a predefined state.

   Registry Tweaks for Chaotic Icons:​

   If you prefer tweaking the Windows Registry to achieve a unique icon layout, you can experiment with the following steps:
4. Backup your Registry: Before making any changes, it's crucial to back up your Windows Registry to avoid any potential issues.
5. Adjust Icon Spacing: You can modify the spacing between desktop icons by tweaking the registry values. Here's how:
   • Open the Registry Editor by pressing Win + R, typing regedit, and hitting Enter.
   • Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics.
   • Look for IconSpacing and IconVerticalSpacing values. You can adjust these values to change the spacing between icons on your desktop.
6. Change Icon Grid Size: You can also modify the grid size to create irregular icon arrangements.
   • In the Registry Editor, go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags\1\Desktop.
   • Look for a value named IconSize. You can experiment with different values to change the desktop icon size.

     Note:​

     • Caution: Editing the Registry can cause system issues if done incorrectly. Ensure you follow instructions carefully and back up your system beforehand.
     • Customization Limitation: While you can tweak some aspects of desktop icon arrangement in Windows, achieving an exact replica of the chaotic layout from the movie may not be possible without specialized software or graphic design skills.
     Feel free to explore these options and customize your desktop icon layout to suit your preferences! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.