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willofgod
23-08-2006, 09:28 AM
A long time ago you both mentioned some software you ran on XP to skin it. What was it called? I'm completely fed up with the default style and want something new... preferably free, but I'll buy if its any good. What are you using?
mrcol
23-08-2006, 09:35 AM
I didnt run any software... i just changed the default dll in XP (forget the name), but that then lets you change the default skin.
willofgod
23-08-2006, 09:40 AM
So have you downloaded another skin? I get the option of the default blue and green, silver or green... Nothing else. From memory I think you had something funky looking going down.
mrcol
23-08-2006, 10:42 AM
I aint got anything on at the minute... but yer, styleXP is the one you are thinking of... there is another... windows washer.

uxtheme.dll is the file that needs patched.

look for NeoWin multipatcher
russellg81
23-08-2006, 11:04 AM
Guide and links ([Only registered and activated users can see links])

UXTheme Patch For Windows XP SP2 Final ([Only registered and activated users can see links])
r1ncewind
23-08-2006, 01:11 PM
willo think of the memory you are wasting.
have everything boring but with a faster running pc. :-|
Cataclysm_J
23-08-2006, 01:41 PM
Windows Media Centre Theme.
BuLLiTT
23-08-2006, 02:04 PM
Rince is right Willo, i've tried all sorts of desktop widgets and themes etc. but they all take up system memory. But its fun Willo so give them a try anyway!!
put a search in for stardock; desktopx. :)
russellg81
23-08-2006, 04:43 PM
Rince is right Willo, i've tried all sorts of desktop widgets and themes etc. but they all take up system memory. But its fun Willo so give them a try anyway!!
put a search in for stardock; desktopx. :)

Willo is only patching the uxtheme.dll file those other program's like style XP and the others run in the background :-|

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Schnibs
23-08-2006, 05:34 PM
theres an alienware invader skin i use with a mad looking wma player

pretty awesome

check these out.. enjoy

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Maggot
23-08-2006, 05:42 PM
How about a sidebar Willo?

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willofgod
23-08-2006, 07:23 PM
Excellent, the method of updating the uxtheme.dll file didn't work following that link. It appears that XP automatically replaces it immeadiately after you've put the new one in using its backup. The workaround is to delete the backups or boot into a recovery console using your XP disk (which is what I did). This explains what to do:

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And I now have a lovely new black and shiny look to XP curtesy of DevianArt. Some nice ones here too:

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Cheers!
Villan
11-11-2006, 10:51 PM
this is an official MS theme -

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Cataclysm_J
11-11-2006, 11:30 PM
Looks like a vairation of media centre (royale) theme. Nice though, no pissing about with all that annoying software like sytem XP and crappy widgets all over the place, just a much needed splash of paint.
willofgod
12-11-2006, 08:12 AM
Looks almost identical to the one I'm using downstairs and at work. Except my start button is green, not that weird browny orange.
Cataclysm_J
12-11-2006, 08:26 AM
Yeah thats what I ment, its a nice change though without all the dodgy software.