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XP desktop themes

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Sridhar_Rao
Sridhar_Rao Original post #1
Nov 24, 2008 at 7:22 PM
I am late for this guys, I found some threads when I searched this forum. I still need some reliable solutions.
I am tired of the default themes, I want some new ones. I don't want to install any transformation packs either. Is installing new themes difficult? I read that some .dll has to be patched, why is it so?
Isn't there a simpler way of installing themes without installing any softwares?
Please recommend some good themes (not just any) for XP SP3 desktops.
alexanderthegreat
Nov 24, 2008 at 7:37 PM
It is necessary to install software to install A NEW SHELL or THEME PACKS. As for a theme, you simply have to select it using the Display properties window! If it is not visible there, simply click on the drop down menu and click on something like browse... Can't recall the exact name. Alternatively, you can simply double click the theme file and apply the changes.

As for some nice no-extra-software-required themes, there used to be a site called www.themedoctor.com. Browse it and find one among millions that suits you!
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paraman #3
Nov 24, 2008 at 8:14 PM
First download and install the uxtheme patch. Google for it. After doing this you will be able to install 3rd party themes.

Some excellent themes are available here:

*www.themebin.com/

*mintywhite.com/tech/

*www.askvg.com/
thewisecrab
Nov 24, 2008 at 8:58 PM
I'd recommend StyleXP
*www.tgtsoft.com/
Its trialware, but you know what to do with it.
ashu888ashu888
Nov 25, 2008 at 1:59 AM
^^ lol...
but you know what to do with it.
:D:D
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yup, its a really good option, else u can also use.. Talisman...