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The real Vista sidebar for Windows XP

Vista Rainbar is a real Vista sidebar clone that has been designed especially for Windows XP. The Gadgets like clock, calendar, feeds, stock tickers, CPU meter, etc in Vista looks slick and helpful. Likewise, you can have one in your Windows XP also. Though these applications run in real time and require memory, they can be quite useful.

Vista Rainbar (version 4) looks very similar to the original sidebar and includes a variety of gadgets to get you started. Gadgets like analog and digital clocks, post-it notes, calendar, mail checker, CPU meter, RSS feed reader, weather tool and more are quite useful and looks fine.

Installation is simple, just follow the screen instruction and enter name of your nearest city, country and ZIP code when asking. You can download Vista Rainbar from here.

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