Peddant
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For the benefit of anybody with theme problems,here is a summary of the most common fixes.
If none of these fix it,the problem could be spyware related.
1. Right click the My Computer icon/Properties/Advanced/Performance/Settings. Verify that: Use visual styles on windows
and buttons is checked.
2. Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View. User Common Tasks in Folders.
3. Right click the Desktop/Properties/Appearance. Windows and Buttons choose: Windows XP style.
4. Start/Administrative Tools/Services. Scroll down to Themes and verify that the service is started.
Go to Start/Administrative Tools/Services/Themes. Set to Automatic. Also check your settings here:
Start/Administrative Tools/Services/Terminal Services/Log On. At the bottom ensure that Hardware Profile Original Configuration is Enabled.
If the above doesn't apply/nor help: Only windows Classic is listed under Appearance:
1. Right click on the desktop and choose Properties.
2. On the Theme tab, choose the Windows XP.
3. If this option is missing, you may choose Browse... to C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\Luna.theme
4. The Luna.theme is the theme of the Windows XP.
If Luna.theme is missing: Go to Start/Run/Msconfig/Expand Files: Luna.MS_ and Luna.TH_
Restore Luna Theme (Line 187)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Restore Themes Functionality (Line 187)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Windows/Buttons Greyed Out under Appearance and/or Windows XP Style Changes to Windows Classic
(Line 214) http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
If none of these fix it,the problem could be spyware related.
1. Right click the My Computer icon/Properties/Advanced/Performance/Settings. Verify that: Use visual styles on windows
and buttons is checked.
2. Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View. User Common Tasks in Folders.
3. Right click the Desktop/Properties/Appearance. Windows and Buttons choose: Windows XP style.
4. Start/Administrative Tools/Services. Scroll down to Themes and verify that the service is started.
Go to Start/Administrative Tools/Services/Themes. Set to Automatic. Also check your settings here:
Start/Administrative Tools/Services/Terminal Services/Log On. At the bottom ensure that Hardware Profile Original Configuration is Enabled.
If the above doesn't apply/nor help: Only windows Classic is listed under Appearance:
1. Right click on the desktop and choose Properties.
2. On the Theme tab, choose the Windows XP.
3. If this option is missing, you may choose Browse... to C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\Luna.theme
4. The Luna.theme is the theme of the Windows XP.
If Luna.theme is missing: Go to Start/Run/Msconfig/Expand Files: Luna.MS_ and Luna.TH_
Restore Luna Theme (Line 187)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Restore Themes Functionality (Line 187)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Windows/Buttons Greyed Out under Appearance and/or Windows XP Style Changes to Windows Classic
(Line 214) http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm