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    Windows Xp themes

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by DarkMortar, Dec 18, 2007.

  1. DarkMortar

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    Hi all, i just successfully installed windows xp on my dell 1520, and it runs great.

    Ok, now i know that some of my friends computers seems to have a slightly different look to their xp, like their close and restore buttons look modifyed and the right side of their task bar is a lighter color. Overall their xp skin looks better, and their system came with this skin as a default. Well, I remember reading somewhere that this skin is free and its provided by Microsoft, but I cant seem to find it. Any help on finding it would be nice, thanks.
     
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  2. John B

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    Are you talking about Luna theme?

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    John B, Dec 18, 2007
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  3. DarkMortar

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    yes but its the opposite of that picture.
     
    DarkMortar, Dec 18, 2007
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  4. John B

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    Opposite??
     
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    DarkMortar, Dec 18, 2007
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    nice tiny pic
     
    NotebookYoozer, Dec 18, 2007
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  7. John B

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    I think you're talking about the Media Center theme.
     
    John B, Dec 18, 2007
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  9. DarkMortar

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    it wont let me install, it says i need tablet xp edition.
     
    DarkMortar, Dec 18, 2007
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  11. thnksfrthmmrs

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    Yeah, try the link John suggested. I think you have to overwrite some dll files in order for it to work. The Royale theme is a pretty nice refresh from the Luna theme.
     
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    If you want to change the boring look of Windows XP there are several was to do it. The first is to install Windowblinds (60 day trail, $19.99) which allows for a customized look. You can add theme or as the program refers to them as "windowblinds".

    Another way is to install a free program which makes Windows XP look like Windows Vista. It's called "Bricopacks" and you can find the software here:

    http://www.crystalxp.net/bricopack/en.htm
     
    Rodster, Dec 18, 2007
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  13. DarkMortar

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    thanx it looks great

    i dont want windowsblinds because i dont like more programs at startup.
     
    DarkMortar, Dec 18, 2007
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  14. pixelot

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    Hold it! That may be the media center theme, but it looks like the "Royale" theme I have seen.

    If you want it, I can email it to you, or you can download it here.

    It should just install to your themes folder somewhere in C:\Windows (I'm to lazy to look it up =^), and then you can select it from the Control Panel.
     
    pixelot, Dec 18, 2007
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  15. John B

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    pixelot: it's the link I already posted :)
     
    John B, Dec 18, 2007
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    Isn't the Royale theme and the Media Center theme the same thing? :confused:
     
    thnksfrthmmrs, Dec 18, 2007
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  17. pixelot

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    Ooops! :eek: :p
     
    pixelot, Dec 18, 2007
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