Re: Appearance: Windows and Buttons

Go here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top.

187. Right hand side
Restore Luna Theme - Restore Classic Theme
Click on: Restore Luna Theme

Also...
214. Windows/Buttons Grayed Out -Appearance

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:A1C11565-C43F-47C9-9265-284C246FFF12@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
spayson84 <spayson84@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
> Wesley
>
> I tried all the options you provided with no luck. When I would select XP
> Theme, the Windows and Buttons drop down would not show anything. You
> drop it down and it would give you Blank and Classic Style.
>
> Could my Luna be corrupt? If so where do I get a replacement file?
>
> "Wesley Vogel" wrote:
>
>> Windows and buttons
>>
>> If XP Pro use Group Policy and check this setting...
>> Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | OK |
>>
>> Navigate to >>>
>> User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Control\Display\Desktop
>> Prevent selection of windows and buttons styles
>>
>> Set to Not configured
>>
>> Prevent selection of windows and buttons styles
>> [[Prevents users from changing the visual style of the windows and
>> buttons displayed on their screens. When enabled, this setting disables
>> the "Windows and buttons" drop-down list on the Appearance tab in
>> Display Properties.]]
>>
>> This registry key is what disables the "Windows and buttons" style
>> control
>>
>> HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
>> Value Name: NoVisualStyleChoice
>> Value Type: REG_DWORD
>> Value Data: 0 or 1
>> 0 = Windows and buttons Enabled
>> 1= Windows and buttons Disabled
>>
>> This fixes the Windows and buttons (visualstylefix.reg)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>> Read the instructions at the top.
>> 214. Windows/Buttons Greyed Out -Appearance
>>
>> If the Windows XP Style choice isn't available...
>> Visual styles are implemented by the Themes service. If the service
>> isn't running, Windows reverts to the classic Windows styles, which
>> doesn't rely on the Themes service.
>>
>> To restore the Windows XP styles.
>> Open Services...
>> Start | Run | Type: services.msc | Click OK |
>> Scroll down to and double click Themes | Set to Automatic under Startup
>> type | Click the Start button | When Themes starts, close Services
>>
>> If that doesn't fix the problem, open System Properties.
>> Right click My Computer |Properties | Advanced tab |
>> Under Performance, Settings button | Visual Effects tab
>> Select Use Visual Styles On Windows And Buttons | Apply | OK
>> -----
>>
>> Make sure that you have Windows XP as a Theme choice.
>>
>> Right Click My Computer| Properties | Advanced tab | Performance |
>> Settings button | Visual Effects tab | Select: Use visual styles on
>> Windows and buttons | Apply | Apply | OK
>>
>> If you select a visual style other than Windows Classic, that style
>> determines the appearance of your menus, fonts, icons, and other Window
>> elements. Including Windows and buttons.
>>
>> Windows and buttons
>> [[Lists the visual styles that are available for the theme that is
>> currently selected on the Themes tab. ]]
>>
>> [[NOTE: You can change the look of individual items if you select Windows
>> Classic style in the Windows and buttons list on the Appearance tab of
>> Display Properties. (Right-click an empty area of your desktop, then
>> click Properties, and then click the Appearance tab). If you select a
>> visual style other than Windows Classic, that style determines the
>> appearance of your menus, fonts, icons, and other Window elements. ]]
>> How to Change the Font, Size, and Colors of Desktop Items
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310543
>>
>> [[1. You have an OEM version of Windows XP and the provider didn't
>> include the Windows XP Luna theme nor did they include any new Windows
>> and Buttons themes.
>>
>> 2. You are running the the Itanium (64-bit) version of Windows XP, which
>> does NOT install the Theme service, and does NOT have the Windows XP Luna
>> theme or any new Windows and Buttons themes.]]
>> Only 'Classic Windows' is listed in the 'Windows and Buttons' drop-down
>> list on the Windows XP Appearance tab
>> http://www.jsifaq.com/SUBL/tip5700/rh5781.htm
>>
>>
>> Themes (Won't Load or only Windows Classic is listed)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_t.htm#themes
>>
>> See this also...
>>
>> XP Display Properties Dialog & Information
>> http://www.tgtsoft.com/sb_help/xp.htm
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>
>> Wes
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>
>> In news:09BC255B-0367-45D4-913B-B24F63917987@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
>> spayson84 <spayson84@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
>>> I am running a Dell Dimension 4400, Pent 4 1.8 GHz with 1 Gig. I do
>>> have SP2 installed.
>>>
>>> I've got a strange one. In my Desktop Appearance for Windows and
>>> Buttons, I no longer have Windows XP Style. I only have Classic Windows
>>> Style. The machine seems to run just fine, except I believe it's a
>>> little slow.
>>>
>>> Also in my Explorer, the drop down address bar always clears after
>>> closing Explorer. This happens no matter where I put my history
>>> settings or my temporary files settings. Also it is only on my
>>> profile. The Wife and Daughter have no problems in this.
>>>
>>> I'm wondering if this is a SLOW fatal error and have to get it fixed or
>>> if it is just a nusaince.

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