Go here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Read the instructions at the top
187. Restore Themes Functionality
187. Right hand side
Restore Luna Theme - Restore Classic Theme
Click on: Restore Luna Theme
214. Windows/Buttons Grayed Out -Appearance
214. Right hand side
Windows XP Style Changes to Windows Classic
271. Stuck in Classic View? Undo Now
Also if XP Pro check settings in Group Policy.
Open Group Policy...
Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | Click OK |
Navigate to >>>
User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Desktop Themes\
Load a specific visual style file or force Windows Classic
Set to Not configured.
Also.
Windows and buttons
If XP Pro use Group Policy and check this setting...
Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | Click OK |
Navigate to >>>
User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Control\Display\Desktop
Prevent selection of windows and buttons styles
Set to Not configured
Prevent selection of windows and buttons styles
[[Prevents users from changing the visual style of the windows and
buttons displayed on their screens. When enabled, this setting disables
the "Windows and buttons" drop-down list on the Appearance tab in
Display Properties.]]
This registry key is what disables the "Windows and buttons" style
control
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Value Name: NoVisualStyleChoice
Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value Data: 0 or 1
0 = Windows and buttons Enabled
1= Windows and buttons Disabled
This fixes the Windows and buttons (visualstylefix.reg)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Read the instructions at the top.
214. Windows/Buttons Greyed Out -Appearance
If the Windows XP Style choice isn't available...
Visual styles are implemented by the Themes service. If the service
isn't running, Windows reverts to the classic Windows styles, which
doesn't rely on the Themes service.
To restore the Windows XP styles.
Open Services...
Start | Run | Type: services.msc | Click OK |
Scroll down to and double click Themes | Set to Automatic under Startup
type | Click the Start button | When Themes starts, close Services
If that doesn't fix the problem, open System Properties.
Right click My Computer | Properties | Advanced tab |
Under Performance, Settings button | Visual Effects tab
Select Use Visual Styles On Windows And Buttons | Apply | OK
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Make sure that you have Windows XP as a Theme choice.
Right Click My Computer| Properties | Advanced tab | Performance |
Settings button | Visual Effects tab | Select: Use visual styles on
Windows and buttons | Apply | Apply | OK
If you select a visual style other than Windows Classic, that style
determines the appearance of your menus, fonts, icons, and other Window
elements. Including Windows and buttons.
Windows and buttons
[[Lists the visual styles that are available for the theme that is
currently selected on the Themes tab. ]]
[[NOTE: You can change the look of individual items if you select Windows
Classic style in the Windows and buttons list on the Appearance tab of
Display Properties. (Right-click an empty area of your desktop, then
click Properties, and then click the Appearance tab). If you select a
visual style other than Windows Classic, that style determines the
appearance of your menus, fonts, icons, and other Window elements. ]]
How to Change the Font, Size, and Colors of Desktop Items
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310543
[[1. You have an OEM version of Windows XP and the provider didn't
include the Windows XP Luna theme nor did they include any new Windows
and Buttons themes.
2. You are running the the Itanium (64-bit) version of Windows XP, which
does NOT install the Theme service, and does NOT have the Windows XP Luna
theme or any new Windows and Buttons themes.]]
Only 'Classic Windows' is listed in the 'Windows and Buttons' drop-down
list on the Windows XP Appearance tab
http://www.jsifaq.com/SUBL/tip5700/rh5781.htm
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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
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svexec said:
go the site up...but can you tell me what number topic is under? thanks
...svexec
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Give it another try, it worked for me
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
I do not want the "classic" windows sharp edge look, rather, I'd like
the smooth rounded edge look...I've tried looking at the desktop
properties themes, and windows xp home is no longer there. I've tried
re installing the
utility from the dell laptop inspiron 1100 cd, which hasn't resotred
the theme...isn't the standard windows xp home theme downloadable
online? thanks
