Making windows transparent

Hi, i did have the option once to make any window as transparent as i liked, i cant remember what the software was called though.
anyway, i was wondering if anyone knew of any software?
i have tried afloat, windowshade X and Invisiray and i cant get any of them to work
thanks

anyone?

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