Hi,

I am a Windows XP Home Edition user and prefer the standard gray Windows
Classic buttons, color schemes, screen saver, etc, over the more
eye-straining Windows XP.

The problem is that after setting Themes to Windows Classic, after rebooting
the the Display Properties reverts to Windows XP.

I reloaded the O/S and the problem remains.

My Display Properties settings are set to (or begin as):

- Theme: My Windows Classic Theme
- Desktop: my color preference (off-green, not XP blue);
- Screen saver: (None);
- Appearance/Windows and buttons: Windows Classic style;
- Appearance/Color scheme: Windows Standard

After rebooting, the Display Properties settings get modified to:

- Theme: My Windows Classic Theme
- Desktop: my color preference (off-green, not XP blue);
- Screen saver: (None);
- Appearance/Windows and buttons: Windows XP;
- Appearance/Color scheme: Default (blue)

I do not understand why my Desktop color preference remains the off-green
color, but the Appearance settings revert to Windows XP and Default (blue).
I went to Microsoft and reviewed and executed their instructions
for changing Display Properties settings, and the problem remains.

As a workaround, I created a shortcut to the saveed file "My Windows Classic
Theme" and it does correct the problem, but it also shifts the first and
second columns of icons on my desktop so it is not an acceptable workaround.

After Googling this problem, I found a reference to Kellys Korner XP, and
modified the Registry as outlined, but that did not correct the problem.

I sure would like this problem to go away because I am NOT fond of Windows
XP blue and cannot tolerate the eye strain it imparts.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions and probable fixes.

Anna A. Arkin

Try her repair tool plus.

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

--
Mark L. Ferguson
..
"aaa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi,
>
> I am a Windows XP Home Edition user and prefer the standard gray Windows
> Classic buttons, color schemes, screen saver, etc, over the more
> eye-straining Windows XP.
>
> The problem is that after setting Themes to Windows Classic, after
> rebooting the the Display Properties reverts to Windows XP.
>
> I reloaded the O/S and the problem remains.
>
> My Display Properties settings are set to (or begin as):
>
> - Theme: My Windows Classic Theme
> - Desktop: my color preference (off-green, not XP blue);
> - Screen saver: (None);
> - Appearance/Windows and buttons: Windows Classic style;
> - Appearance/Color scheme: Windows Standard
>
> After rebooting, the Display Properties settings get modified to:
>
> - Theme: My Windows Classic Theme
> - Desktop: my color preference (off-green, not XP blue);
> - Screen saver: (None);
> - Appearance/Windows and buttons: Windows XP;
> - Appearance/Color scheme: Default (blue)
>
> I do not understand why my Desktop color preference remains the off-green
> color, but the Appearance settings revert to Windows XP and Default
> (blue). I went to Microsoft and reviewed and executed their instructions
> for changing Display Properties settings, and the problem remains.
>
> As a workaround, I created a shortcut to the saveed file "My Windows
> Classic Theme" and it does correct the problem, but it also shifts the
> first and second columns of icons on my desktop so it is not an acceptable
> workaround.
>
> After Googling this problem, I found a reference to Kellys Korner XP, and
> modified the Registry as outlined, but that did not correct the problem.
>
> I sure would like this problem to go away because I am NOT fond of Windows
> XP blue and cannot tolerate the eye strain it imparts.
>
> Thanks in advance for your suggestions and probable fixes.
>
> Anna A. Arkin

I prefer not because I should not have to install a third-party program that
adds clutter and additional artifacts on my HDD.


"Mark L. Ferguson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> Try her repair tool plus.
>
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!:
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
> --
> Mark L. Ferguson
> .
> "aaa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am a Windows XP Home Edition user and prefer the standard gray Windows
>> Classic buttons, color schemes, screen saver, etc, over the more
>> eye-straining Windows XP.
>>
>> The problem is that after setting Themes to Windows Classic, after
>> rebooting the the Display Properties reverts to Windows XP.
>>
>> I reloaded the O/S and the problem remains.
>>
>> My Display Properties settings are set to (or begin as):
>>
>> - Theme: My Windows Classic Theme
>> - Desktop: my color preference (off-green, not XP blue);
>> - Screen saver: (None);
>> - Appearance/Windows and buttons: Windows Classic style;
>> - Appearance/Color scheme: Windows Standard
>>
>> After rebooting, the Display Properties settings get modified to:
>>
>> - Theme: My Windows Classic Theme
>> - Desktop: my color preference (off-green, not XP blue);
>> - Screen saver: (None);
>> - Appearance/Windows and buttons: Windows XP;
>> - Appearance/Color scheme: Default (blue)
>>
>> I do not understand why my Desktop color preference remains the off-green
>> color, but the Appearance settings revert to Windows XP and Default
>> (blue). I went to Microsoft and reviewed and executed their instructions
>> for changing Display Properties settings, and the problem remains.
>>
>> As a workaround, I created a shortcut to the saveed file "My Windows
>> Classic Theme" and it does correct the problem, but it also shifts the
>> first and second columns of icons on my desktop so it is not an
>> acceptable workaround.
>>
>> After Googling this problem, I found a reference to Kellys Korner XP, and
>> modified the Registry as outlined, but that did not correct the problem.
>>
>> I sure would like this problem to go away because I am NOT fond of
>> Windows XP blue and cannot tolerate the eye strain it imparts.
>>
>> Thanks in advance for your suggestions and probable fixes.
>>
>> Anna A. Arkin
>
>

You should explore the possibilities involved in the use of the 'Add or
Remove Applications' item in Control Panel.

--
Mark L. Ferguson
..
"aaa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>I prefer not because I should not have to install a third-party program
>that adds clutter and additional artifacts on my HDD.
>
>
> "Mark L. Ferguson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Try her repair tool plus.
>>
>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!:
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>
>> --
>> Mark L. Ferguson
>> .
>> "aaa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I am a Windows XP Home Edition user and prefer the standard gray Windows
>>> Classic buttons, color schemes, screen saver, etc, over the more
>>> eye-straining Windows XP.
>>>
>>> The problem is that after setting Themes to Windows Classic, after
>>> rebooting the the Display Properties reverts to Windows XP.
>>>
>>> I reloaded the O/S and the problem remains.
>>>
>>> My Display Properties settings are set to (or begin as):
>>>
>>> - Theme: My Windows Classic Theme
>>> - Desktop: my color preference (off-green, not XP blue);
>>> - Screen saver: (None);
>>> - Appearance/Windows and buttons: Windows Classic style;
>>> - Appearance/Color scheme: Windows Standard
>>>
>>> After rebooting, the Display Properties settings get modified to:
>>>
>>> - Theme: My Windows Classic Theme
>>> - Desktop: my color preference (off-green, not XP blue);
>>> - Screen saver: (None);
>>> - Appearance/Windows and buttons: Windows XP;
>>> - Appearance/Color scheme: Default (blue)
>>>
>>> I do not understand why my Desktop color preference remains the
>>> off-green color, but the Appearance settings revert to Windows XP and
>>> Default (blue). I went to Microsoft and reviewed and executed their
>>> instructions
>>> for changing Display Properties settings, and the problem remains.
>>>
>>> As a workaround, I created a shortcut to the saveed file "My Windows
>>> Classic Theme" and it does correct the problem, but it also shifts the
>>> first and second columns of icons on my desktop so it is not an
>>> acceptable workaround.
>>>
>>> After Googling this problem, I found a reference to Kellys Korner XP,
>>> and modified the Registry as outlined, but that did not correct the
>>> problem.
>>>
>>> I sure would like this problem to go away because I am NOT fond of
>>> Windows XP blue and cannot tolerate the eye strain it imparts.
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for your suggestions and probable fixes.
>>>
>>> Anna A. Arkin
>>
>>
>

Thanks for the guesswork, Mark, but please GO AWAY ! ! !

"Mark L. Ferguson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> You should explore the possibilities involved in the use of the 'Add or
> Remove Applications' item in Control Panel.
>
> --
> Mark L. Ferguson
> .
> "aaa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>I prefer not because I should not have to install a third-party program
>>that adds clutter and additional artifacts on my HDD.
>>
>>
>> "Mark L. Ferguson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> Try her repair tool plus.
>>>
>>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!:
>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>>
>>> --
>>> Mark L. Ferguson
>>> .
>>> "aaa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I am a Windows XP Home Edition user and prefer the standard gray
>>>> Windows Classic buttons, color schemes, screen saver, etc, over the
>>>> more eye-straining Windows XP.
>>>>
>>>> The problem is that after setting Themes to Windows Classic, after
>>>> rebooting the the Display Properties reverts to Windows XP.
>>>>
>>>> I reloaded the O/S and the problem remains.
>>>>
>>>> My Display Properties settings are set to (or begin as):
>>>>
>>>> - Theme: My Windows Classic Theme
>>>> - Desktop: my color preference (off-green, not XP blue);
>>>> - Screen saver: (None);
>>>> - Appearance/Windows and buttons: Windows Classic style;
>>>> - Appearance/Color scheme: Windows Standard
>>>>
>>>> After rebooting, the Display Properties settings get modified to:
>>>>
>>>> - Theme: My Windows Classic Theme
>>>> - Desktop: my color preference (off-green, not XP blue);
>>>> - Screen saver: (None);
>>>> - Appearance/Windows and buttons: Windows XP;
>>>> - Appearance/Color scheme: Default (blue)
>>>>
>>>> I do not understand why my Desktop color preference remains the
>>>> off-green color, but the Appearance settings revert to Windows XP and
>>>> Default (blue). I went to Microsoft and reviewed and executed their
>>>> instructions
>>>> for changing Display Properties settings, and the problem remains.
>>>>
>>>> As a workaround, I created a shortcut to the saveed file "My Windows
>>>> Classic Theme" and it does correct the problem, but it also shifts the
>>>> first and second columns of icons on my desktop so it is not an
>>>> acceptable workaround.
>>>>
>>>> After Googling this problem, I found a reference to Kellys Korner XP,
>>>> and modified the Registry as outlined, but that did not correct the
>>>> problem.
>>>>
>>>> I sure would like this problem to go away because I am NOT fond of
>>>> Windows XP blue and cannot tolerate the eye strain it imparts.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks in advance for your suggestions and probable fixes.
>>>>
>>>> Anna A. Arkin
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

As far as I can tell, San Deago is already pretty far from here.:/
--

Mark L. Ferguson



"aaa" wrote:

> Thanks for the guesswork, Mark, but please GO AWAY ! ! !
>
> "Mark L. Ferguson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> > You should explore the possibilities involved in the use of the 'Add or
> > Remove Applications' item in Control Panel.
> >
> > --
> > Mark L. Ferguson
> > .
> > "aaa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >>I prefer not because I should not have to install a third-party program
> >>that adds clutter and additional artifacts on my HDD.
> >>
> >>
> >> "Mark L. Ferguson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> >>> Try her repair tool plus.
> >>>
> >>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!:
> >>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Mark L. Ferguson
> >>> .
> >>> "aaa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >>>> Hi,
> >>>>
> >>>> I am a Windows XP Home Edition user and prefer the standard gray
> >>>> Windows Classic buttons, color schemes, screen saver, etc, over the
> >>>> more eye-straining Windows XP.
> >>>>
> >>>> The problem is that after setting Themes to Windows Classic, after
> >>>> rebooting the the Display Properties reverts to Windows XP.
> >>>>
> >>>> I reloaded the O/S and the problem remains.
> >>>>
> >>>> My Display Properties settings are set to (or begin as):
> >>>>
> >>>> - Theme: My Windows Classic Theme
> >>>> - Desktop: my color preference (off-green, not XP blue);
> >>>> - Screen saver: (None);
> >>>> - Appearance/Windows and buttons: Windows Classic style;
> >>>> - Appearance/Color scheme: Windows Standard
> >>>>
> >>>> After rebooting, the Display Properties settings get modified to:
> >>>>
> >>>> - Theme: My Windows Classic Theme
> >>>> - Desktop: my color preference (off-green, not XP blue);
> >>>> - Screen saver: (None);
> >>>> - Appearance/Windows and buttons: Windows XP;
> >>>> - Appearance/Color scheme: Default (blue)
> >>>>
> >>>> I do not understand why my Desktop color preference remains the
> >>>> off-green color, but the Appearance settings revert to Windows XP and
> >>>> Default (blue). I went to Microsoft and reviewed and executed their
> >>>> instructions
> >>>> for changing Display Properties settings, and the problem remains.
> >>>>
> >>>> As a workaround, I created a shortcut to the saveed file "My Windows
> >>>> Classic Theme" and it does correct the problem, but it also shifts the
> >>>> first and second columns of icons on my desktop so it is not an
> >>>> acceptable workaround.
> >>>>
> >>>> After Googling this problem, I found a reference to Kellys Korner XP,
> >>>> and modified the Registry as outlined, but that did not correct the
> >>>> problem.
> >>>>
> >>>> I sure would like this problem to go away because I am NOT fond of
> >>>> Windows XP blue and cannot tolerate the eye strain it imparts.
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks in advance for your suggestions and probable fixes.
> >>>>
> >>>> Anna A. Arkin
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

On Jun 19, 11:20 am, "aaa" <a...@nospamhereplease.com> wrote:
> Thanks for the guesswork, Mark, but please GO AWAY ! ! !
>
> "Mark L. Ferguson" <mar...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> > You should explore the possibilities involved in the use of the 'Add or
> > Remove Applications' item in Control Panel.
>
> > --
> > Mark L. Ferguson
> > .
> > "aaa" <a...@nospamhereplease.com> wrote in message
> >news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >>I prefer not because I should not have to install a third-party program
> >>that adds clutter and additional artifacts on my HDD.
>
> >> "Mark L. Ferguson" <mar...@msn.com> wrote in message
> >>news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> >>> Try her repair tool plus.
>
> >>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!:
> >>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
> >>> --
> >>> Mark L. Ferguson
> >>> .
> >>> "aaa" <a...@nospamhereplease.com> wrote in message
> >>>news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >>>> Hi,
>
> >>>> I am a Windows XP Home Edition user and prefer the standard gray
> >>>> Windows Classic buttons, color schemes, screen saver, etc, over the
> >>>> more eye-straining Windows XP.
>
> >>>> The problem is that after setting Themes to Windows Classic, after
> >>>> rebooting the the Display Properties reverts to Windows XP.
>
> >>>> I reloaded the O/S and the problem remains.
>
> >>>> My Display Properties settings are set to (or begin as):
>
> >>>> - Theme: My Windows Classic Theme
> >>>> - Desktop: my color preference (off-green, not XP blue);
> >>>> - Screen saver: (None);
> >>>> - Appearance/Windows and buttons: Windows Classic style;
> >>>> - Appearance/Color scheme: Windows Standard
>
> >>>> After rebooting, the Display Properties settings get modified to:
>
> >>>> - Theme: My Windows Classic Theme
> >>>> - Desktop: my color preference (off-green, not XP blue);
> >>>> - Screen saver: (None);
> >>>> - Appearance/Windows and buttons: Windows XP;
> >>>> - Appearance/Color scheme: Default (blue)
>
> >>>> I do not understand why my Desktop color preference remains the
> >>>> off-green color, but the Appearance settings revert to Windows XP and
> >>>> Default (blue). I went to Microsoft and reviewed and executed their
> >>>> instructions
> >>>> for changing Display Properties settings, and the problem remains.
>
> >>>> As a workaround, I created a shortcut to the saveed file "My Windows
> >>>> Classic Theme" and it does correct the problem, but it also shifts the
> >>>> first and second columns of icons on my desktop so it is not an
> >>>> acceptable workaround.
>
> >>>> After Googling this problem, I found a reference to Kellys Korner XP,
> >>>> and modified the Registry as outlined, but that did not correct the
> >>>> problem.
>
> >>>> I sure would like this problem to go away because I am NOT fond of
> >>>> Windows XP blue and cannot tolerate the eye strain it imparts.
>
> >>>> Thanks in advance for your suggestions and probable fixes.
>
> >>>> Anna A. Arkin

Mark has done nothing but try and help you and all you can say is GO
Away? Why don't you go to a Mac you obviously can't handle Windows.

A round about way to get there:

If the Themes service stops or if you disable it, the new Windows XP
visual style—windows, buttons, scrollbars and other controls—will revert
to the Windows Classic visual style.

John

aaa wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am a Windows XP Home Edition user and prefer the standard gray Windows
> Classic buttons, color schemes, screen saver, etc, over the more
> eye-straining Windows XP.
>
> The problem is that after setting Themes to Windows Classic, after
> rebooting the the Display Properties reverts to Windows XP.
>
> I reloaded the O/S and the problem remains.
>
> My Display Properties settings are set to (or begin as):
>
> - Theme: My Windows Classic Theme
> - Desktop: my color preference (off-green, not XP blue);
> - Screen saver: (None);
> - Appearance/Windows and buttons: Windows Classic style;
> - Appearance/Color scheme: Windows Standard
>
> After rebooting, the Display Properties settings get modified to:
>
> - Theme: My Windows Classic Theme
> - Desktop: my color preference (off-green, not XP blue);
> - Screen saver: (None);
> - Appearance/Windows and buttons: Windows XP;
> - Appearance/Color scheme: Default (blue)
>
> I do not understand why my Desktop color preference remains the
> off-green color, but the Appearance settings revert to Windows XP and
> Default (blue). I went to Microsoft and reviewed and executed their
> instructions
> for changing Display Properties settings, and the problem remains.
>
> As a workaround, I created a shortcut to the saveed file "My Windows
> Classic Theme" and it does correct the problem, but it also shifts the
> first and second columns of icons on my desktop so it is not an
> acceptable workaround.
>
> After Googling this problem, I found a reference to Kellys Korner XP,
> and modified the Registry as outlined, but that did not correct the
> problem.
>
> I sure would like this problem to go away because I am NOT fond of
> Windows XP blue and cannot tolerate the eye strain it imparts.
>
> Thanks in advance for your suggestions and probable fixes.
>
> Anna A. Arkin

Thank you for your valued input, John, your suggest works perfectly!!!

I do not know if any other program(s) depend on this service, but I suspect
that I will discover them when I run them again for the first time.

Thanks again!!

Anna



"John John" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>A round about way to get there:
>
> If the Themes service stops or if you disable it, the new Windows XP
> visual style—windows, buttons, scrollbars and other controls—will revert
> to the Windows Classic visual style.
>
> John
>
> aaa wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am a Windows XP Home Edition user and prefer the standard gray Windows
>> Classic buttons, color schemes, screen saver, etc, over the more
>> eye-straining Windows XP.
>>
>> The problem is that after setting Themes to Windows Classic, after
>> rebooting the the Display Properties reverts to Windows XP.
>>
>> I reloaded the O/S and the problem remains.
>>
>> My Display Properties settings are set to (or begin as):
>>
>> - Theme: My Windows Classic Theme
>> - Desktop: my color preference (off-green, not XP blue);
>> - Screen saver: (None);
>> - Appearance/Windows and buttons: Windows Classic style;
>> - Appearance/Color scheme: Windows Standard
>>
>> After rebooting, the Display Properties settings get modified to:
>>
>> - Theme: My Windows Classic Theme
>> - Desktop: my color preference (off-green, not XP blue);
>> - Screen saver: (None);
>> - Appearance/Windows and buttons: Windows XP;
>> - Appearance/Color scheme: Default (blue)
>>
>> I do not understand why my Desktop color preference remains the off-green
>> color, but the Appearance settings revert to Windows XP and Default
>> (blue). I went to Microsoft and reviewed and executed their instructions
>> for changing Display Properties settings, and the problem remains.
>>
>> As a workaround, I created a shortcut to the saveed file "My Windows
>> Classic Theme" and it does correct the problem, but it also shifts the
>> first and second columns of icons on my desktop so it is not an
>> acceptable workaround.
>>
>> After Googling this problem, I found a reference to Kellys Korner XP, and
>> modified the Registry as outlined, but that did not correct the problem.
>>
>> I sure would like this problem to go away because I am NOT fond of
>> Windows XP blue and cannot tolerate the eye strain it imparts.
>>
>> Thanks in advance for your suggestions and probable fixes.
>>
>> Anna A. Arkin

Looks like you and Mark should to get a room, dloj333!!!

"dloj333" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...

<SNIP>

> Mark has done nothing but try and help you and all you can say is GO
> Away? Why don't you go to a Mac you obviously can't handle Windows.