Classic

Discussion in 'Software' started by wonderland456, Jun 5, 2013.

  1. wonderland456

    wonderland456 Private E-2

    Hey,
    I have a little problem, I use Windows XP and if i select Windows Classic apperance after restart it change to Windows XP style. What can I do?
    Cheers!
     
  2. Nick T

    Nick T MajorGeek

    If you want the old XP original Gray metallic look, just right click My Computer then click Properties, then click Advanced tab, then click Settings under Performance and uncheck all the boxes then click Apply.
     
  3. wonderland456

    wonderland456 Private E-2

    I'm pretty sure when u say XP original grey look you mean Classic. Well, same problem, after restart change to XP style (blue one, u know).
     
  4. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    To change the desktop theme to the Windows Classic theme:
    Right-click an empty space on the desktop, and then click Properties.
    On the Themes tab, click Windows Classic in the Theme box.
    Click OK.

    To change the Start menu to the classic Start menu:
    In Control Panel, double-click Appearance and Themes.
    Click Taskbar and Start Menu.
    On the Start Menu tab, click Classic Start menu, and then click OK.

    Also in Control Panel, in the left pane, switch from Category View to Classic View.

    Under Services, what is Themes set to?
     
  5. wonderland456

    wonderland456 Private E-2

    Well, u didn't see what i write.. I Can change theme to Windows Classic but after restart it change to Windows XP style..
     
  6. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Under Services, what is Themes set to?
     
  7. wonderland456

    wonderland456 Private E-2

    Administrative Tools/Services/Themes?
    Automatic and if i Disable after restart stay to Classic but idk how to say, minimize, maximize, close buttons get bigger and font change to the XP style font.
    It's like a Classic combination with XP style. I think the problem is somewhere in registry.
     
  8. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    I compared two of the XP computers in the house: one set to Classic. Both computers have Themes set to Automatic and started.

    Under display properties (right click desktop) the appearance tab, Effects button, I have unchecked "use large icons".
    Font size: normal

    The display on both computers is 1024 x 768.

    Now if you have all of that and it keep reverting back to what you do not want, you have to look at a cleaning program running at startup and undoing your changes.

    I saw one post about the themes not sticking after reboot. It was reposted at different sites but no solution was offered.
     
  9. wonderland456

    wonderland456 Private E-2

    I told u, i think the problem is somewhere in registry.
     
  10. avondude

    avondude Senior Member, 25% Off All Posts

    Hi---Had same problem when running IOBIT Advanced System Care---would always change my classic back to XP
     
  11. Nick T

    Nick T MajorGeek

    Wonderland, I repeat, LOL Right click My Computer, click on Properties, click Advanced tab, Click Performance, then click Settings, click Custom, and uncheck all the boxes, click Apply, then Ok.
     
  12. wonderland456

    wonderland456 Private E-2

    I repeat too, same problem.
     
  13. Nick T

    Nick T MajorGeek

    I'm trying buddy, it's just taking awhile. I also tried out my solution on 2 different machines and it worked, and also stayed that way, I also tried plodrs solution on another and it worked too. So I'm still trying buddy.Oh, and don't take any offense on my " I repeat", that's just my dry humor. :)
     
  14. wonderland456

    wonderland456 Private E-2

    Ok, thanks.. idk what to do.
     
  15. Nick T

    Nick T MajorGeek

    Try this, it may stop Windows from finding the other themes. "ONLY TRY IT IF YOU ARE COMFORTABLE DOING THIS, IT IS AN AT OWN RISK TYPE OF MOVE" !!!! C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes folder, and renamed Luna.theme to Luna.theme_backup and the Luna folder to Luna_backup.
     
  16. wonderland456

    wonderland456 Private E-2

    I already try, can't change name.
     

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