Windows Xp Themes

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  1. ry@n

    ry@n Minimodder

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    How would i go about getting a new theme for my PC instead of the normal green, blue or sliver?

    Cheers for any help.
     
  2. Arthur2Sheds

    Arthur2Sheds Jackson

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    You can use Windows Blinds, but be sure to backup your files and create a System Restore point beforehand.
     
  3. akanekal

    akanekal What's a Dremel?

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    you can use Windows skinning programs like WindowBinds and StyleXP... or you can use UXtheme patcher which lets you run unsigned themes directly in windows.... google for more info :)
     
  4. Herbicide

    Herbicide Lurktacular

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    As above, use the UXTheme.dll multipatcher, then you can use any .msstyles theme you want, just stick it somewhere out of the way (C:\themes), double click and you're off.

    - H.
     
  5. ry@n

    ry@n Minimodder

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    Ok cheers guys.
     
  6. Nexxo

    Nexxo * Prefab Sprout – The King of Rock 'n' Roll

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    In fact, if you replace your uxtheme.dll file with the patched version, you can download Visual Styles and put them in the Windows\Resources\Themes folder, and use them from Display Properties like any other theme.
     
  7. infosrama

    infosrama What's a Dremel?

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    Microsoft Plus! is the good way to go...there are many themes...
     
  8. Hazardous

    Hazardous What's a Dremel?

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    Huh :confused: How much does Microsoft Plus! cost :eeek:

    Why pay... when there are literally 1,000's of themes available for download free of charge, from any number of websites :idea:
     
  9. Atomic

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  10. cpemma

    cpemma Ecky thump

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    You can also customise the Classic theme, if you don't like any of the MS options. Get the free 3DCC tool and set your own colours.
    So does uxtheme.dll. WBlinds.dll is a substitute for it, not an add-on. ;)
    http://draginol.joeuser.com/index.asp?c=1&aid=1855
     
  11. Atomic

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    Ok, maybe things have changed....

    WindowBlinds costs money, uxtheme patching doesnt :p
     
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    cpemma Ecky thump

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