
If not, look for a folder with the same name as the skin - it might be inside another folder that is actually called "Skins". The archive may include a readme.txt file with further instructions. After installing the software, right-click the archive in Explorer to extract it. 7-Zip is one of the popular choices, since it can handle almost any archive type. Here is how to install them:įirst of all, if a skin comes in an archive, such as a ZIP, RAR or 7Z file, software is needed to "extract" them. All versions of Rainmeter are 100% backwards-compatible, so these older skins will still work just fine. Installing Manuallyīefore Rainmeter 1.3, most skins had to be unzipped and moved to the Skins folder by hand. Note: If Rainmeter is being run as a portable installation, start SkinInstaller.exe from the Rainmeter program folder, and browse to the. This may be disabled by unchecking Backup skins in the Advanced pull-down menu.Ĭlick Install to complete the installation of the package. If any of the skins to be installed already exist, they will be moved to a Backup folder before installation. Addons : If an author has included addon executable files with the package, they will be installed in the Rainmeter\Addons folder.This may be disabled by unchecking Install fonts to system in the Advanced pull-down menu.


If Apply included layout is selected, the layout will be applied to Rainmeter following installation.
