changing themes

[Guest]

I was wondering how users change themes in Windows XP. I want to be able to customize the toolbar (i.e. not use the green/silver/blue that are there, but my own color), as well as change fonts and pictures. Sounds aren't all that important, but would be a nice addition. I know about 3rd party programs like StyleXP, Logon Loader, etc. (changing the logon and boot screens would also be nice, but boot screens aren't necessary, although logon screens that match the theme on my laptop would be great!). Is there a way to do it without those programs? Is there a fairly easy way to change these items without 3rd party programs

If anyone can help, that would be great

Thank you

Vejita

 

[Chris Jackson]

The only way to do this is with third party programs. StyleXP uses the same
engine - it just removes the requirement for a theme to be digitally signed
by Microsoft in order to be used. WindowBlinds uses its own engine.

 

[Paul]

You're SOL without a third party program. It took me over three months to
figure out that I was never going to be able to use the XP Theme, but have
the taskbar silver and the top bar on open windows blue!

--
Paul
Cleveland, Ohio

| I was wondering how users change themes in Windows XP. I want to be able
to customize the toolbar (i.e. not use the green/silver/blue that are there,
but my own color), as well as change fonts and pictures. Sounds aren't all
that important, but would be a nice addition. I know about 3rd party
programs like StyleXP, Logon Loader, etc. (changing the logon and boot
screens would also be nice, but boot screens aren't necessary, although
logon screens that match the theme on my laptop would be great!). Is there
a way to do it without those programs? Is there a fairly easy way to change
these items without 3rd party programs?
|
| If anyone can help, that would be great.
|
| Thank you,
|
| Vejita