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I have a few xp machines that don't have the rounded new look.

Does anyone know how to recapture that look?

THanks,

John
 
John Weldin said:
I have a few xp machines that don't have the rounded new look.

Does anyone know how to recapture that look?

THanks,

John
Click to expand...

First thing, right-click on the Desktop, select Properties, and then go to
the Appearance tab. Go in the drop-down list, and select "Windows XP
style." If that doesn't work, it's possible Windows has disabled the
feature for performance reasons. If that's the case, right-click on My
Computer, select Properties, click on the Advanced tab, click on the first
Settings button (under the heading "Performance - visual effects, etc..."),
click the Custom button, and then check the box next to "Use visual styles
on windows and buttons" - you'll have to scroll all the way down for that
one.

Hopefully that helps!

Jared
 
HOW TO: Configure Desktop Themes in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307855&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Distribute a Custom Desktop Theme to Users in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310514&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| I have a few xp machines that don't have the rounded new look.
|
| Does anyone know how to recapture that look?
|
| THanks,
|
| John
 
Thank you. That worked.

I had to go through the performance settings.

Should I be concerned that it did not originally show due to performance. Do
I need more RAM?

Thanks,

John
 
It could be for a number of reasons; either RAM, or perhaps even your CPU
and video hardware.

Jared
 
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