Can't change from Classic to XP theme

I recently recieved a new hard drive for my computer and I can't change my
appearance/theme to Windows XP. It doesn't even give me the option. It is
set on Windows Classic. What can I do?

P.S. I have read the previous posts and followed all of the advice, but I
still can't get it to change.

ANY help would be greatly appreciated!

Stacey

staycb wrote:
:: I recently recieved a new hard drive for my computer and I can't
:: change my appearance/theme to Windows XP. It doesn't even give me
:: the option. It is set on Windows Classic. What can I do?
::
:: P.S. I have read the previous posts and followed all of the advice,
:: but I still can't get it to change.
::
:: ANY help would be greatly appreciated!
::
:: Stacey


Have you checked out Kelly's website -

From Kelly's site

"Troubleshooting Themes
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_t.htm#themes
Themes (Won't Load or only Windows Classic is listed)

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
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs...alstylefix.reg
or (Line 214) http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm. "
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Windows Xp Style (Luna Theme) is Missing

- You can download the resources, reg file and help file in one
simple package from here:
XP_Theme_Fix.zip 700 KB
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?j4yeom2jt2m


When you open 'Display Properties-->Appearance' you find that
the 'Windows XP Style' theme is missing from the 'Windows and
buttons:' drop down window.


First try these two tips. If they don't work go on to the tutorial.

Tip #1

1. Right-click the desktop's 'My Computer' icon and select Properties.
2. Open the 'Advanced' tab and click the 'Settings' button under
'Performance'.
3. On the 'Visual Effects' tab check the "Use visual styles on windows
and buttons" box.
4. Apply, OK, OK.

Tip #2

1. Open Services, open the Run box and enter: services.msc
2. Scroll down to 'Themes', right-click it and select Properties.
3. Set the 'Startup type' to Automatic. Click the 'Start' button.
4. Apply, OK.


This tutorial will show you how to fix the missing Luna theme.

Instructions:

1. Download the Luna theme resource files from here:

Line 187, right side: "Restore Luna Theme"
Webpage: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Download: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs.../Resources.zip

2. Extract the zip file to C:\WINDOWS\
(Answer yes if asked to overwrite)

3. Copy below and paste into Notepad:

----------copy inside only----------
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"NoDispBackgroundPage"=dword:00000000
"NoDispScrSavPage"=dword:00000000
"NoColorChoice"=dword:00000000
"NoSizeChoice"=dword:00000000
"NoVisualStyleChoice"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Themes]
"Type"=dword:00000020
"Start"=dword:00000002
"ErrorControl"=dword:00000001
"ImagePath"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,\
74,00,25,00,5c,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,73,\
00,76,00,63,00,68,00,6f,00,73,00,74,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,65,00,20,00,2d,00,\
6b,00,20,00,6e,00,65,00,74,00,73,00,76,00,63,00,73,00,00,00
"DisplayName"="Themes"
"Group"="UIGroup"
"ObjectName"="LocalSystem"
"FailureActions"=hex:80,51,01,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,03,00,00,00,57,00,53,\
00,01,00,00,00,60,ea,00,00,01,00,00,00,60,ea,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00
"Description"="Provides user experience theme management."

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Themes\Parameters]
"ServiceDll"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,\
00,74,00,25,00,5c,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,\
73,00,68,00,73,00,76,00,63,00,73,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,00,00
"ServiceMain"="ThemeServiceMain"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Themes\Security]
"Security"=hex:01,00,14,80,90,00,00,00,9c,00,00,00,14,00,00,00,30,00,00,00,02,\
00,1c,00,01,00,00,00,02,80,14,00,ff,01,0f,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,01,00,00,\
00,00,02,00,60,00,04,00,00,00,00,00,14,00,fd,01,02,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,\
05,12,00,00,00,00,00,18,00,ff,01,0f,00,01,02,00,00,00,00,00,05,20,00,00,00,\
20,02,00,00,00,00,14,00,8d,01,02,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,0b,00,00,00,00,\
00,18,00,fd,01,02,00,01,02,00,00,00,00,00,05,20,00,00,00,23,02,00,00,01,01,\
00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Themes\Enum]
"0"="Root\\LEGACY_THEMES\\0000"
"Count"=dword:00000001
"NextInstance"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ThemeManager]
"ColorName"="HomeStead"
"DllName"="%SystemRoot%\\Resources\\Themes\\Luna\\luna.msstyles"
"LastUserLangID"="1033"
"LoadedBefore"="1"
"SizeName"="NormalSize"
"ThemeActive"="1"
"WCreatedUser"="1"
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes]
"InstallTheme"="%ResourceDir%\\Themes\\Luna.theme"
"InstallVisualStyle"="%SystemRoot%\\Resources\\Themes\\Luna\\luna.msstyles"
"InstallVisualStyleColor"="NormalColor"
"InstallVisualStyleSize"="NormalSize"
"SetupVersion"="7"
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\DefaultVisualStyleOff]
"InstallVisualStyle"=""
"InstallVisualStyleColor"="Windows Standard"
"InstallVisualStyleSize"="Normal"
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\DefaultVisualStyleOn]
"InstallVisualStyle"="%SystemRoot%\\Resources\\Themes\\Luna\\luna.msstyles"
"InstallVisualStyleColor"="NormalColor"
"InstallVisualStyleSize"="NormalSize"
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\LastTheme]
"DisplayName of Modified"=""
"ThemeFile"=""
"Wallpaper"=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ThemeManager]
"DllName"="%SystemRoot%\\Resources\\Themes\\Luna\luna.msstyles"
"LMOverRide"="1"
"LMVersion"="103"
"LoadedBefore"="1"
"ThemeActive"="1"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes]
"Drop Shadow"="FALSE"
"Flat Menus"="FALSE"
"InstallTheme"="%ResourceDir%\\Themes\\Luna.theme"
"InstallVisualStyle"="%SystemRoot%\\Resources\\Themes\\Luna\\luna.msstyles"
"SetupVersion"="7"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\DownloadSites]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\DownloadSites\100]
"DisplayName"="@themeui.dll,-2015"
"URL"="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=488"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\VisualStyleDirs]
"1"="%ResourceDir%\\Themes"

----------copy inside only----------

4. Save-as ThemeFix.reg (or any name + .reg).

5. Double-click or right-click and merge into the registry.

6. Restart your computer.


Web Link:

Themes (Fixes and Tips)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_t.htm#themes


ju.c


"staycb" <staycb@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:3F433108-F490-49DF-A618-AB6690D9FEC9@microsoft.com...
> I recently recieved a new hard drive for my computer and I can't change my
> appearance/theme to Windows XP. It doesn't even give me the option. It is
> set on Windows Classic. What can I do?
>
> P.S. I have read the previous posts and followed all of the advice, but I
> still can't get it to change.
>
> ANY help would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Stacey
>

Thanks for the two suggestions, but it still isn't working.

Under Services everything is like it's supposed to be. Also, I have the
Luna theme, and even tried to restore it, but nothing changed.

Any other suggestions??




"ju.c" wrote:

> Windows Xp Style (Luna Theme) is Missing
>
> - You can download the resources, reg file and help file in one
> simple package from here:
> XP_Theme_Fix.zip 700 KB
> http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?j4yeom2jt2m
>
>
> When you open 'Display Properties-->Appearance' you find that
> the 'Windows XP Style' theme is missing from the 'Windows and
> buttons:' drop down window.
>
>
> First try these two tips. If they don't work go on to the tutorial.
>
> Tip #1
>
> 1. Right-click the desktop's 'My Computer' icon and select Properties.
> 2. Open the 'Advanced' tab and click the 'Settings' button under
> 'Performance'.
> 3. On the 'Visual Effects' tab check the "Use visual styles on windows
> and buttons" box.
> 4. Apply, OK, OK.
>
> Tip #2
>
> 1. Open Services, open the Run box and enter: services.msc
> 2. Scroll down to 'Themes', right-click it and select Properties.
> 3. Set the 'Startup type' to Automatic. Click the 'Start' button.
> 4. Apply, OK.
>
>
> This tutorial will show you how to fix the missing Luna theme.
>
> Instructions:
>
> 1. Download the Luna theme resource files from here:
>
> Line 187, right side: "Restore Luna Theme"
> Webpage: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> Download: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs.../Resources.zip
>
> 2. Extract the zip file to C:\WINDOWS\
> (Answer yes if asked to overwrite)
>
> 3. Copy below and paste into Notepad:
>
> ----------copy inside only----------
> Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>
> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
> "NoDispBackgroundPage"=dword:00000000
> "NoDispScrSavPage"=dword:00000000
> "NoColorChoice"=dword:00000000
> "NoSizeChoice"=dword:00000000
> "NoVisualStyleChoice"=dword:00000000
>
> [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Themes]
> "Type"=dword:00000020
> "Start"=dword:00000002
> "ErrorControl"=dword:00000001
> "ImagePath"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,\
> 74,00,25,00,5c,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,73,\
> 00,76,00,63,00,68,00,6f,00,73,00,74,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,65,00,20,00,2d,00,\
> 6b,00,20,00,6e,00,65,00,74,00,73,00,76,00,63,00,73,00,00,00
> "DisplayName"="Themes"
> "Group"="UIGroup"
> "ObjectName"="LocalSystem"
> "FailureActions"=hex:80,51,01,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,03,00,00,00,57,00,53,\
> 00,01,00,00,00,60,ea,00,00,01,00,00,00,60,ea,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00
> "Description"="Provides user experience theme management."
>
> [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Themes\Parameters]
> "ServiceDll"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,\
> 00,74,00,25,00,5c,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,\
> 73,00,68,00,73,00,76,00,63,00,73,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,00,00
> "ServiceMain"="ThemeServiceMain"
>
> [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Themes\Security]
> "Security"=hex:01,00,14,80,90,00,00,00,9c,00,00,00,14,00,00,00,30,00,00,00,02,\
> 00,1c,00,01,00,00,00,02,80,14,00,ff,01,0f,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,01,00,00,\
> 00,00,02,00,60,00,04,00,00,00,00,00,14,00,fd,01,02,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,\
> 05,12,00,00,00,00,00,18,00,ff,01,0f,00,01,02,00,00,00,00,00,05,20,00,00,00,\
> 20,02,00,00,00,00,14,00,8d,01,02,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,0b,00,00,00,00,\
> 00,18,00,fd,01,02,00,01,02,00,00,00,00,00,05,20,00,00,00,23,02,00,00,01,01,\
> 00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00
>
> [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Themes\Enum]
> "0"="Root\\LEGACY_THEMES\\0000"
> "Count"=dword:00000001
> "NextInstance"=dword:00000001
>
> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ThemeManager]
> "ColorName"="HomeStead"
> "DllName"="%SystemRoot%\\Resources\\Themes\\Luna\\luna.msstyles"
> "LastUserLangID"="1033"
> "LoadedBefore"="1"
> "SizeName"="NormalSize"
> "ThemeActive"="1"
> "WCreatedUser"="1"
> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes]
> "InstallTheme"="%ResourceDir%\\Themes\\Luna.theme"
> "InstallVisualStyle"="%SystemRoot%\\Resources\\Themes\\Luna\\luna.msstyles"
> "InstallVisualStyleColor"="NormalColor"
> "InstallVisualStyleSize"="NormalSize"
> "SetupVersion"="7"
> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\DefaultVisualStyleOff]
> "InstallVisualStyle"=""
> "InstallVisualStyleColor"="Windows Standard"
> "InstallVisualStyleSize"="Normal"
> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\DefaultVisualStyleOn]
> "InstallVisualStyle"="%SystemRoot%\\Resources\\Themes\\Luna\\luna.msstyles"
> "InstallVisualStyleColor"="NormalColor"
> "InstallVisualStyleSize"="NormalSize"
> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\LastTheme]
> "DisplayName of Modified"=""
> "ThemeFile"=""
> "Wallpaper"=""
>
> [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ThemeManager]
> "DllName"="%SystemRoot%\\Resources\\Themes\\Luna\luna.msstyles"
> "LMOverRide"="1"
> "LMVersion"="103"
> "LoadedBefore"="1"
> "ThemeActive"="1"
> [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes]
> "Drop Shadow"="FALSE"
> "Flat Menus"="FALSE"
> "InstallTheme"="%ResourceDir%\\Themes\\Luna.theme"
> "InstallVisualStyle"="%SystemRoot%\\Resources\\Themes\\Luna\\luna.msstyles"
> "SetupVersion"="7"
> [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\DownloadSites]
> [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\DownloadSites\100]
> "DisplayName"="@themeui.dll,-2015"
> "URL"="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=488"
> [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\VisualStyleDirs]
> "1"="%ResourceDir%\\Themes"
>
> ----------copy inside only----------
>
> 4. Save-as ThemeFix.reg (or any name + .reg).
>
> 5. Double-click or right-click and merge into the registry.
>
> 6. Restart your computer.
>
>
> Web Link:
>
> Themes (Fixes and Tips)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_t.htm#themes
>
>
> ju.c
>
>
> "staycb" <staycb@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:3F433108-F490-49DF-A618-AB6690D9FEC9@microsoft.com...
> > I recently recieved a new hard drive for my computer and I can't change my
> > appearance/theme to Windows XP. It doesn't even give me the option. It is
> > set on Windows Classic. What can I do?
> >
> > P.S. I have read the previous posts and followed all of the advice, but I
> > still can't get it to change.
> >
> > ANY help would be greatly appreciated!
> >
> > Stacey
> >
>