XP SP1 Desktop Themes Missing

G

Guest

I was going to change my Desktop Theme today, but the only ones that were
listed were "My Current Theme|Windows Xp|Windows Classic|More Themes
Online...|Browse..|"

What could have happened to my themes???
 
C

Carey Frisch [MVP]

Go to Start > Run and type: SERVICES.MSC , and hit enter.
Scroll down to "Themes", right-click on it and select Properties.
Then select startup type as "Automatic" and click on "Start".

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and scroll down to
Item No. 271 "Stuck in Classic View? - Undo Now"

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

HOW TO: Configure Desktop Themes in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307855&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I was going to change my Desktop Theme today, but the only ones that were
| listed were "My Current Theme|Windows Xp|Windows Classic|More Themes
| Online...|Browse..|"
|
| What could have happened to my themes???
 
G

Guest

Carey Frisch said:
Go to Start > Run and type: SERVICES.MSC , and hit enter.
Scroll down to "Themes", right-click on it and select Properties.
Then select startup type as "Automatic" and click on "Start".

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and scroll down to
Item No. 271 "Stuck in Classic View? - Undo Now"

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

HOW TO: Configure Desktop Themes in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307855&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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:

| I was going to change my Desktop Theme today, but the only ones that were
| listed were "My Current Theme|Windows Xp|Windows Classic|More Themes
| Online...|Browse..|"
|
| What could have happened to my themes???
If you are still at the SP1 lever, read this and pay particular attention to
the last paragraph: http://www.vnunet.com/news/1159322
 

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