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    theme windows without using any programs??

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by smalss, May 13, 2007.

  1. smalss

    smalss Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to theme your desktop by just downloading and adding them in the display properties?? or do you have to download a program to run them?? if so where can i find these themes?? thnx
     
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    trooper_gs Notebook Consultant

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    for programs you might want to check stylexp or windowblinds.
     
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  3. smalss

    smalss Notebook Consultant

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    I don't want to use any programs.
     
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    look up windows uxtheme patcher... it will allow you to use non-windows certified themes.. then go to a place like deviantart.com and go to the catagories, find windows visual styles and there should be a bunch there. I am using an ubuntu theme right now. And it doesn't slow down your system or screw with anything like windowblinds or stylexp
     
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    exernet Notebook Guru

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    Google "UXTheme Multi-Patcher".

    I forgot all the details but it patches the existing windows UXTheme.dll to allow you to use 3rd party visual styles.

    Edit: Damn csinth beat me to it :p
     
    exernet, May 13, 2007
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