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Since: Sep 16, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 8:55 pm
Post subject: Can't apply themes ... fully
Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windowsxp>customize (more info?)
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For a very long time, I had themes in WinXP disabled--to the point that
the Themes service was disabled. Now, I would like to try using a
theme, but it isn't working for some reason.
I've set the Themes service back to Automatic, and it's running. Under
System Properties > Advanced > Performance, it is set to "Adjust for
best appearance". And of course, I've gone into the Display applet and
selected a theme.
But what happens, with any standard theme I try to apply, is that the
fonts all change, the window metrics (i.e. title bar/caption button,
etc.) change, and the colors change, but the actual underlying look of
title bars and buttons doesn't change. In other words, I could have
made the same changes manually, by changing the metrics and colors by
hand. The title bars and buttons still have the Windows Classic
appearance.
Any ideas? |
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External
Since: Feb 04, 2006
Posts: 220
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 11:25 pm
Post subject: Re: Can't apply themes ... fully [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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Try navigating to:
'C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes\Luna'
and double-clicking on the 'luna.msstyles' file. This should launch the Display dialog. Click 'OK'
and see if that applies the XP style to the various window components.
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Good Luck,
Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
"Sophie Adams" <sadams3 RemoveThis @twc.net> wrote in message news:xP%Og.33172$xV.5036@twister.nyroc.rr.com...
> For a very long time, I had themes in WinXP disabled--to the point that the Themes service was
> disabled. Now, I would like to try using a theme, but it isn't working for some reason.
>
> I've set the Themes service back to Automatic, and it's running. Under System Properties >
> Advanced > Performance, it is set to "Adjust for best appearance". And of course, I've gone into
> the Display applet and selected a theme.
>
> But what happens, with any standard theme I try to apply, is that the fonts all change, the window
> metrics (i.e. title bar/caption button, etc.) change, and the colors change, but the actual
> underlying look of title bars and buttons doesn't change. In other words, I could have made the
> same changes manually, by changing the metrics and colors by hand. The title bars and buttons
> still have the Windows Classic appearance.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> |
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External
Since: Jan 05, 2007
Posts: 1
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 10:33 am
Post subject: Re: Can't apply themes ... fully [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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"Keith Miller MVP" wrote:
> Try navigating to:
>
> 'C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes\Luna'
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> and double-clicking on the 'luna.msstyles' file. This should launch the Display dialog. Click 'OK'
> and see if that applies the XP style to the various window components.
>
> --
> Good Luck,
>
> Keith
> Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
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> "Sophie Adams" <sadams3 RemoveThis @twc.net> wrote in message news:xP%Og.33172$xV.5036@twister.nyroc.rr.com...
> > For a very long time, I had themes in WinXP disabled--to the point that the Themes service was
> > disabled. Now, I would like to try using a theme, but it isn't working for some reason.
> >
> > I've set the Themes service back to Automatic, and it's running. Under System Properties >
> > Advanced > Performance, it is set to "Adjust for best appearance". And of course, I've gone into
> > the Display applet and selected a theme.
> >
> > But what happens, with any standard theme I try to apply, is that the fonts all change, the window
> > metrics (i.e. title bar/caption button, etc.) change, and the colors change, but the actual
> > underlying look of title bars and buttons doesn't change. In other words, I could have made the
> > same changes manually, by changing the metrics and colors by hand. The title bars and buttons
> > still have the Windows Classic appearance.
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> >
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i also have that problem..
when i change the theme, it only change the icons and background..
the taskbar did not change it appearance..
also, when i click the Appearance bar on Display Properties, and then try to
change the Windows and buttons, there are only two choices.. that is Windows
XP style and Windows Classic style... before this, i can change to other like
Aero Vista.. >> Stay informed about: Can't apply themes ... fully |
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