Do I have to used, StyleXP?

[Priapus]

Howzit,

I was just wondering, do I have to use StyleXP to change my XP Themes?
I downloaded a load of themes from Themexp.com and they came in .exe files. I think they are self extracting files, if I remember correctly. Is there any other way to apply them, without using StyleXP?

Thanks.

 

[james.miller]

yeah you can do it without style xp. It involves download a custom uxtheme.dll file.
XPize also includes this file, as well as lots of other xp enhancements so i'd reacommend you download it. after it's installed you can use unsigned themes on xp


oh and i wouldnt beother with the exe themes. they are normally full or spyware and/or virii

 

[bledd]

this is what you want..

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/UXTheme-MultiPatcher.shtml

get sttyles from deviantart and not themexp, they're full of spyware!


here's a nice solid theme, no bugs in it
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/29511577/



also, looks for the b0se ones, they're smart as

 

[james.miller]

id still recommend xpize because of the other changes it makes

Features

* Patches more than 150 system files without user interaction.

* Updates tons of old resources still existent in Windows XP coming from Windows 95/98/2000.

* Gives Windows XP a fresh new look, with new animations, icons and images.

* Installs some cool extras, such as a boot screen, logon screen, screensaver and more.

* Lets you create a custom Windows CD using the I386 Patching feature.

* Is compatible with nLite's hotfix integration.

* Has advanced switches to let you install it silently and with the components you want.

 

[Priapus]

Excellent.

Thanks guys, appericate it.

 

[Priapus]

Also, I want to change my Windows icons. How do I do this?

 

[james.miller]

XPize changes lots of them, just take a look mate its a great program.

 

[Priapus]

oh and i wouldnt beother with the exe themes. they are normally full or spyware and/or virii

Well all the ones I like or can get come like that..?

 

[bledd]

yeah, xpize does rule

just disable the mmc patch (in exe's) and the commandline colours (in extras)


these will be fixed in next version, but leave them out for now

 

[bledd]

Well all the ones I like or can get come like that..?

all styles that are on deviant art are zip files

 

[Steedie]

ah i was really lookin to use this program, looks great

but i just dont like installing .Net framework, cant stand it poo

 

[james.miller]

.net is fine causes no problewms at all here. its definately worth it

yeah, xpize does rule

just disable the mmc patch (in exe's) and the commandline colours (in extras)


these will be fixed in next version, but leave them out for now

I dont have problems with those either lol

 

[Steedie]

never tried .net 2.0

but 1.1 always used to give me shutdown issues

installed it now, will give this a go

 

[Glaucus]

I've installed UXtheme. what do I do with the deviant art themes to get them running?

Edit NVM i got it..

 

[Priapus]

Thanks, james will try it when I get home and see how it goes.

 

[bledd]

.net is fine causes no problewms at all here. its definately worth it




I dont have problems with those either lol

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=70129


the commandline colours give certain programs issues, i think its things like visual studio.. http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=66629



as for the .net frameworks..

get 1.0 w Sp1 and 2.0 from here..

http://ryanvm.net/msfn/

they're both switchless installers, just doubel click and it'll install them

if you want to keep autologin, then after installing them, Start, Run "control userpasswords2"

;0

 

[james.miller]

oh right i didnt know that. i still use v2 MMC so im ok lol

 

[bledd]

i only know because the new ryanvm pack has 3.0 and xpize kinda breaks it