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First thing you need to do is Disable your UAC. Type 'msconfig' into your 'start search' bar. Open up the 'Tools' tab and scroll down to 'Disable UAC'. Highlight it and then click 'Launch'. (requires reboot)
This will now allow you to change anything on your Vista Operating system without OS informing you don't have Admin privileges.
Secondly, you need to patch your system. You can either use Tune Up Utilities or patch it manually. I found that VistaGlazz has not been updated to work for SP1 yet. Below are the links for patching.
For SP1 - http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?/topic/16977-patched-uxtheme-files-for-windows-vista-sp1/
For SP2 - http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?/topic/24589-patched-uxtheme-files-for-windows-vista-sp2/
Make sure you know which Service Package you are running on.
If you don't know, Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> System.
Your Service Package version should be at the top.
The information for patching your files is on the above links so I'll leave you to that.
Now, almost all theme folders you can download are different and require you to replace different folders, so the one I will be using to demonstrate is called 'The Emerald Forest by Dynacord'.
If you want the link for it to follow along with the steps I take to install it then here it is. (Note, it IS a pretty awesome theme.)
http://dynacord.deviantart.com/art/The-Emerald-Forest-85736500
Note: You will need WinRAR to download and extract this.
Link for WinRAR - http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
Alrighty, we'll do this step-by-step. The first folder you will notice is 'browseui instructions'.
Now this guy is truly amazing and remembers what it was like when he didn't know how to install themes so he's given you little 'read me' instructions.
Now, he explains it brilliantly and it should be very easy to understand, but if your installing a different theme I'll recite it for you anyways.
NOTE- BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL HERE. If you do not follow the instructions EXACTLY your computer may become unusable and will require a System Recovery.
Take ownership of C:/Windows/System32/Browseui.dll
Right Click Browseui.dll
Go into properties...
Tab into security...
Click Advanced
Tab into Owner
Click Edit
Highlight your account and apply, click yes when prompted...
Exit out of properties altogether
Right Click Browseui.dll again
Go into properties...
Tab into security...
Click edit
Highlight your account, Click allow full control and apply, click yes when prompted...
Now you have to replace old with new
In order to do this,
You must rename the old Browseui.dll as Browseui.old.dll and drag the new Browseui.dll in c/Windows/System32.
Presto! Enjoy!
Alrighty, we've done the first file, two more to go. Just copy the same instructions above with the other two files.
Once you've finished that, only one thing left for us to do.
Open up C:\Windows\Resources\Themes and drag the 'The Emerald Forest' folder into it.
I recommend a restart at this point.
Once back on, right-click on your desktop, select Personalize, then Theme and apply The Emerald Forest.
Wallah!
Theme installed.
Very much hope that I helped. If you have any inquires or questions don't hesitate to ask. Just leave me a note on my message board or chuck me an email at Intervention_@live.com
Peace,
Zhho.
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∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoThe Microsoft Windows website states that themes are not compatible with the Vista OS, however it offers a link to a selection of desktop backgrounds. However the websites GUI Mods, My Vista Themes and Softonic offer downloadable themes that work with Vista.
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoTo download Windows XP Themes, you will need to go to the Microsoft website and click on "download & shop" at the top of their website. At the bottom of the next page you will find the Personalization Gallery, click on this and choose your download.
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoTech-Recipes offers and easy to use guide that will help anyone make their Windows XP look like Windows Vista. Their guide features links on where to download the theme, and other tweaks to get it looking just right.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoTry going to www.wincustomize.com, you can either download theme's and manually add them (if you are computer savvy) or buy a program like "windows blinds" that will do it for you.
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoThere are a number of websites where one can download the Vista theme for Windows XP including Mega Leecher, Softonic, Adni18, Crystal XP and 4Shared.
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Where can one find desktop themes for Windows XP?
One can find desktop themes for Windows XP on the Microsoft Download Center. One can download various themes, add-ons for Office, and the latest Internet Explorer from the Microsoft Download Center.
Where to download computer themes?
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Where might one find themes for Windows XP to download?
Themes for internet operating systems like Windows XP can be downloaded at a few sites on the web. These include Microsoft's own site, as well as DKS Zone.
Where can one download free Windows XP themes?
Windows XP themes can be found and downloaded for free on Belch Fire. One can also try The PC Man Website, Tune-Up, Shakzone, Apple Blossomart, Fully PC Gmes, and Techno Spot.
Where can one download Vista themes for XP?
If someone wants to download Vista themes for the computer for XP then they can be found on the Microsoft website itself. There is a special section for altering the theme and they have a wide variety available.
How can you take your themes off a windows xp computer and put them on a Windows Vista computer?
XP themes are incompatible with Windows Vista. dno
Where can one download a Windows XP Professional trial online?
One can only download the Windows XP Professional trial online at the Microsoft website. One can purchase Windows XP Professional online from Amazon, Price Grabber and Discount Mountain Software.
Where can one find Windows XP themes?
Other than the variety of themes that are available with the Windows SP and Vista Systems, there is also the ability to download different themes as well. These can be found on sites such as"softonic" or "softpedia".
Where can one download updates for Windows XP?
Windows XP can be downloaded with a touch of a button. It is easiest to go directly to Microsoft itself. From there, there is a link to lead to the Windows XP.
How does one go about changing their desktop theme on Windows XP?
It is very easy to change your desktop theme on Windows XP. Go to start, select the control panel option. From that screen choose Appearance and Themes, then click on display. Choose the themes tab. You can choose a theme from the drop down menu or download one of your own.
Download Windows xp for compaq presario?
Windows XP is not downloaded. You will need to contact Compaq to order a Windows XP CD. If you find a copy of Windows XP to download, it is a boot leg copy.
Where can one find the default Windows XP Vista themes?
There is a way to get back to the default Windows XP Vista themes. You do this by opening Start, and starting Control Panel. You then click on Personalization, select Theme, and then select "Windows Classic".
