Taskbar won't retain Classic Format

[Jim Wood]

My computer is only a few weeks old. I used the personalised theme file for
the windows desktop display I had used on my previous computer to set the
new computer's desktop display. However on some (not all) reboots the
display appears with the blue WindowsXP taskbar instead of the Classic task
bar and Classic Start button I had set (although the date and time window,
controlled by TClock appears in the correct colour). When the Blue XP task
bar and start button appears I have to bring up the display properties and
reset the theme whereupon the Classic taskbar reappears. Is there a fix so I
don't have to repeatedly click "My Favourite Theme" off and on?

 

[TOM7601]

My computer is only a few weeks old. I used the personalised theme file for
the windows desktop display I had used on my previous computer to set the
new computer's desktop display. However on some (not all) reboots the
display appears with the blue WindowsXP taskbar instead of the Classic task
bar and Classic Start button I had set (although the date and time window,
controlled by TClock appears in the correct colour). When the Blue XP task
bar and start button appears I have to bring up the display properties and
reset the theme whereupon the Classic taskbar reappears. Is there a fix so I
don't have to repeatedly click "My Favourite Theme" off and on?

Not a cure, but I have the same problem, a couple of times a month. I
got tired of resetting things every time it did it, so the last time, I
did a restart. It came up in classic that time.

There must be something that gets mis-read or missed altogether during
the boot routine...

 

[Claymore]

G'day Jim,

Copy the text below between the dotted lines, but not the dotted lines
themselves. Open Notepad and paste it in. Save the result in a suitable
location as settings.reg - making sure that the default .txt extension
doesn't appear in the file name.
Double-click on the saved .reg file to merge the contents.
Restart.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
"NoSaveSettings"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"SystemTray"="SysTray.Exe"

-------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

[Wesley Vogel]

If you are also using the Windows Classic theme, disable the Themes service.

Classic will work fine without the Themes service, other themes need it.

Open Services...
Start | Run | Type: services.msc | Click OK |
Scroll down to and double click Themes | Click the V next to Startup type |
Select Disabled | Click the Apply button | Click the Stop button |
When the Themes service has stopped, click OK | Close Services

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

 

[Jim Wood]

Thank you Claymore, Wesley and Tom7601

I have implemented Wesley's recommendation (as I understood that process). I
have not as yet implemented Claymore's recommendation as I do not understand
the full effects of making those registry changes. I have rebooted once
since turning off the Themes Service and the Classic Taskbar came up
properly. However as the fault was intermittent (only on some reboots
particularly after an overnight switch-off) I will need some time to assess
whether the themes disablement will be sufficient of itself. If not then I
will have to attempt the registry changes. Can you advise what the 2
registry commands do and the effects (permanent? or how reversible?).

Meantime thanks again for the speedy responses. I appreciate your help.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

In Windows XP, explorer.exe is responsible for the Taskbar appearing, not
systray.exe. In fact, in XP, systray.exe is just a stub and does not appear
in the Task Manager.

<quote>
Systray.exe is a tool for system taskbar notifications. The taskbar provides
a location for programs and hardware devices to display icons. For example,
if your computer supports advanced power management (APM), a Battery Meter
icon may be displayed on the taskbar.
<quote>
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310578

SysTray.Exe does NOT need to be in...
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

The Themes service is needed for themes other than Windows Classic theme,
also

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{35CEC8A3-2BE6-11D2-8773-92E220524153}
Value Name: (Default)
Data Type: REG_SZ
Value Data: SysTray

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{730F6CDC-2C86-11D2-8773-92E220524153}
Value Name: (Default)
Data Type: REG_SZ
Value Data: SysTray

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\
{730F6CDC-2C86-11D2-8773-92E220524153}
Value Name: (Default)
Data Type: REG_SZ
Value Data: SysTrayInvoker

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\
{730F6CDC-2C86-11D2-8773-92E220524153}\InprocServer32
Value Name: (Default)
Data Type: REG_SZ
Value Data: C:\WINDOWS\System32\stobject.dll

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
\CurrentVersion\ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad
Value Name: SysTray
Data Type: REG_SZ
Value Data: {35CEC8A3-2BE6-11D2-8773-92E220524153}

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\SysTray
Value Name: Services
Data Type: REG_DWORD
Value Data: 1a or 1f
1a hex (26 in decimal) = Do NOT show Volume icon on the Taskbar
1e hex (30 in decimal) = Show Volume icon on the Taskbar

stobject.dll is used to provide functionality to the Notification Area.
stobject.dll also has the icons for Volume Control, the regular one and the
muted one. stobject.dll is the Systray shell service object.

You can actually see the Volume Control icons from stobject.dll this way...
Right click any folder that you do not have customized
Click Properties
Click the Customize tab
Click the Change Icon button
Change the Look for icons in the file box from
%SystemRoot%\system32\SHELL32.dll
to
%SystemRoot%\system32\stobject.dll
Hit your Enter key
The two Volume Control icons are the bottom two on the left.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

G'day Jim,

Copy the text below between the dotted lines, but not the dotted lines
themselves. Open Notepad and paste it in. Save the result in a suitable
location as settings.reg - making sure that the default .txt extension
doesn't appear in the file name.
Double-click on the saved .reg file to merge the contents.
Restart.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explor
er]
"NoSaveSettings"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"SystemTray"="SysTray.Exe"

-------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Hi Jim,

In my opinion, this part of Claymore's post was alright.

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explor
er]
"NoSaveSettings"=dword:00000000
------------

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

NoSaveSettings Description
<quote>
Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop. Users can
change the desktop, but some changes, such as the positions of open windows
or the size and position of the taskbar, are not saved when users log off.
Shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved.
<quote>
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/93213.mspx?mfr=true

NoSaveSettings can also exist in this key...
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

If NoSaveSettings does not exist, it is the same as if it were set 0, the
policy is disabled or not configured. Changes to the desktop are saved.

If NoSaveSettings is set 1, the policy is enabled. Some changes to the
desktop are not saved.

You would have noticed by now if NoSaveSettings was set 1, you would have
seen many of your other settings change every time you rebooted.
---------

My theme is Windows Classic that I have modified. Shows as My Favorite Theme
(Modified) in Display Properties, Themes tab.

C:\Documents and Settings\Wesley P. Vogel\My Documents\My Favorite
Theme.theme

Everything is Windows Classic, except this...
Wallpaper=%WinDir%Web\Wallpaper\Bliss.bmp

You can open *.theme files with Notepad and snoop a little. ;-)

I have to keep the Themes service disabled or it screws up MY theme.

On the Appearance tab I have Windows Classic Style under Windows and buttons
& the Windows Standard Color scheme. But I have things modified on the
Advanced Appearance.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

 

[Jim Wood]

Thanks Wesley,

I have now rebooted some half a dozen times since disabling Themes Service
and that included one overnight switch-off. On each occasion the Desktop has
come up with the Classic Taskbar, so I am now more hopeful that my problem
has been overcome by the disablement. I have made no other registry changes.

I read your description of your Desktop set-up with interest - it is much
like mine except that I use a black screen (no image or wall paper) and have
a 130% display of 1280x1024 (so I can read the fonts!).
--
Regards,

Jim Wood,
Brisbane, Australia

Hi Jim,

In my opinion, this part of Claymore's post was alright.

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explor
er]
"NoSaveSettings"=dword:00000000
------------

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

NoSaveSettings Description
<quote>
Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop. Users can
change the desktop, but some changes, such as the positions of open
windows
or the size and position of the taskbar, are not saved when users log off.
Shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved.
<quote>
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/93213.mspx?mfr=true

NoSaveSettings can also exist in this key...
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

If NoSaveSettings does not exist, it is the same as if it were set 0, the
policy is disabled or not configured. Changes to the desktop are saved.

If NoSaveSettings is set 1, the policy is enabled. Some changes to the
desktop are not saved.

You would have noticed by now if NoSaveSettings was set 1, you would have
seen many of your other settings change every time you rebooted.
---------

My theme is Windows Classic that I have modified. Shows as My Favorite
Theme
(Modified) in Display Properties, Themes tab.

C:\Documents and Settings\Wesley P. Vogel\My Documents\My Favorite
Theme.theme

Everything is Windows Classic, except this...
Wallpaper=%WinDir%Web\Wallpaper\Bliss.bmp

You can open *.theme files with Notepad and snoop a little. ;-)

I have to keep the Themes service disabled or it screws up MY theme.

On the Appearance tab I have Windows Classic Style under Windows and
buttons
& the Windows Standard Color scheme. But I have things modified on the
Advanced Appearance.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Thank you Claymore, Wesley and Tom7601

I have implemented Wesley's recommendation (as I understood that
process). I have not as yet implemented Claymore's recommendation as I do
not understand the full effects of making those registry changes. I have
rebooted once since turning off the Themes Service and the Classic
Taskbar came up properly. However as the fault was intermittent (only on
some reboots particularly after an overnight switch-off) I will need some
time to assess whether the themes disablement will be sufficient of
itself. If not then I will have to attempt the registry changes. Can you
advise what the 2 registry commands do and the effects (permanent? or how
reversible?).

Meantime thanks again for the speedy responses. I appreciate your help.
--
Regards,

Jim Wood,
Brisbane, Australia

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Jim, keep in mind that some Windows Updates will screw up your services.
Re-enable some and start them.

I have an 800 by 600 screen resolution, so I can see things. With a DPI
setting of Normal size (96 DPI). My Desktop has a 10 across X 7 down icon
layout.

A higher screen resolution reduces the size of items on your screen and
increases the relative space on your desktop.

screen resolution
Displays the current screen resolution settings for the monitor whose video
adapter appears in Display. Drag the slider to specify the screen resolution
you want. As you increase the number of pixels, you display more information
on your screen, but the information decreases in size.

DPI setting
Lists the available DPI (dots per inch) sizes for the selected monitor.
Increasing the DPI increases the size of everything on your screen.
Decreasing the DPI decreases the size of everything on your screen.
To use a different size, click a DPI size in the list or choose Other, which
allows you to customize the DPI setting for your monitor.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Thanks Wesley,

I have now rebooted some half a dozen times since disabling Themes Service
and that included one overnight switch-off. On each occasion the Desktop
has come up with the Classic Taskbar, so I am now more hopeful that my
problem has been overcome by the disablement. I have made no other
registry changes.

I read your description of your Desktop set-up with interest - it is much
like mine except that I use a black screen (no image or wall paper) and
have a 130% display of 1280x1024 (so I can read the fonts!).
--
Regards,

Jim Wood,
Brisbane, Australia

Hi Jim,

In my opinion, this part of Claymore's post was alright.

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explor
er]
"NoSaveSettings"=dword:00000000
------------

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

NoSaveSettings Description
<quote>
Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop. Users can
change the desktop, but some changes, such as the positions of open
windows
or the size and position of the taskbar, are not saved when users log
off. Shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved.
<quote>
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/93213.mspx?mfr=true

NoSaveSettings can also exist in this key...
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

If NoSaveSettings does not exist, it is the same as if it were set 0, the
policy is disabled or not configured. Changes to the desktop are saved.

If NoSaveSettings is set 1, the policy is enabled. Some changes to the
desktop are not saved.

You would have noticed by now if NoSaveSettings was set 1, you would have
seen many of your other settings change every time you rebooted.
---------

My theme is Windows Classic that I have modified. Shows as My Favorite
Theme
(Modified) in Display Properties, Themes tab.

C:\Documents and Settings\Wesley P. Vogel\My Documents\My Favorite
Theme.theme

Everything is Windows Classic, except this...
Wallpaper=%WinDir%Web\Wallpaper\Bliss.bmp

You can open *.theme files with Notepad and snoop a little. ;-)

I have to keep the Themes service disabled or it screws up MY theme.

On the Appearance tab I have Windows Classic Style under Windows and
buttons
& the Windows Standard Color scheme. But I have things modified on the
Advanced Appearance.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Thank you Claymore, Wesley and Tom7601

I have implemented Wesley's recommendation (as I understood that
process). I have not as yet implemented Claymore's recommendation as I
do not understand the full effects of making those registry changes. I
have rebooted once since turning off the Themes Service and the Classic
Taskbar came up properly. However as the fault was intermittent (only on
some reboots particularly after an overnight switch-off) I will need
some time to assess whether the themes disablement will be sufficient of
itself. If not then I will have to attempt the registry changes. Can you
advise what the 2 registry commands do and the effects (permanent? or
how reversible?).

Meantime thanks again for the speedy responses. I appreciate your help.
--
Regards,

Jim Wood,
Brisbane, Australia
If you are also using the Windows Classic theme, disable the Themes
service.

Classic will work fine without the Themes service, other themes need
it.

Open Services...
Start | Run | Type: services.msc | Click OK |
Scroll down to and double click Themes | Click the V next to Startup
type

Select Disabled | Click the Apply button | Click the Stop button |
When the Themes service has stopped, click OK | Close Services

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In Jim Wood <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
My computer is only a few weeks old. I used the personalised theme
file for the windows desktop display I had used on my previous
computer to set the new computer's desktop display. However on some
(not all) reboots the display appears with the blue WindowsXP taskbar
instead of the Classic task bar and Classic Start button I had set
(although the date and time window, controlled by TClock appears in
the correct colour). When the Blue XP task bar and start button
appears I have to bring up the display properties and reset the theme
whereupon the Classic taskbar reappears. Is there a fix so I don't
have to repeatedly click "My Favourite Theme" off and on?

--
Regards,

Jim Wood,
Brisbane, Australia

 

[Jim Wood]

I must confess I had not thought of updates affecting the services. I will
now be watchful for this.

Thanks
--
Regards,

Jim Wood,
Brisbane, Australia

Jim, keep in mind that some Windows Updates will screw up your services.
Re-enable some and start them.

I have an 800 by 600 screen resolution, so I can see things. With a DPI
setting of Normal size (96 DPI). My Desktop has a 10 across X 7 down icon
layout.

A higher screen resolution reduces the size of items on your screen and
increases the relative space on your desktop.

screen resolution
Displays the current screen resolution settings for the monitor whose
video
adapter appears in Display. Drag the slider to specify the screen
resolution
you want. As you increase the number of pixels, you display more
information
on your screen, but the information decreases in size.

DPI setting
Lists the available DPI (dots per inch) sizes for the selected monitor.
Increasing the DPI increases the size of everything on your screen.
Decreasing the DPI decreases the size of everything on your screen.
To use a different size, click a DPI size in the list or choose Other,
which
allows you to customize the DPI setting for your monitor.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Thanks Wesley,

I have now rebooted some half a dozen times since disabling Themes
Service
and that included one overnight switch-off. On each occasion the Desktop
has come up with the Classic Taskbar, so I am now more hopeful that my
problem has been overcome by the disablement. I have made no other
registry changes.

I read your description of your Desktop set-up with interest - it is much
like mine except that I use a black screen (no image or wall paper) and
have a 130% display of 1280x1024 (so I can read the fonts!).
--
Regards,

Jim Wood,
Brisbane, Australia

Hi Jim,

In my opinion, this part of Claymore's post was alright.

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explor
er]
"NoSaveSettings"=dword:00000000
------------

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

NoSaveSettings Description
<quote>
Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop. Users can
change the desktop, but some changes, such as the positions of open
windows
or the size and position of the taskbar, are not saved when users log
off. Shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved.
<quote>
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/93213.mspx?mfr=true

NoSaveSettings can also exist in this key...
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

If NoSaveSettings does not exist, it is the same as if it were set 0,
the
policy is disabled or not configured. Changes to the desktop are saved.

If NoSaveSettings is set 1, the policy is enabled. Some changes to the
desktop are not saved.

You would have noticed by now if NoSaveSettings was set 1, you would
have
seen many of your other settings change every time you rebooted.
---------

My theme is Windows Classic that I have modified. Shows as My Favorite
Theme
(Modified) in Display Properties, Themes tab.

C:\Documents and Settings\Wesley P. Vogel\My Documents\My Favorite
Theme.theme

Everything is Windows Classic, except this...
Wallpaper=%WinDir%Web\Wallpaper\Bliss.bmp

You can open *.theme files with Notepad and snoop a little. ;-)

I have to keep the Themes service disabled or it screws up MY theme.

On the Appearance tab I have Windows Classic Style under Windows and
buttons
& the Windows Standard Color scheme. But I have things modified on the
Advanced Appearance.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In Jim Wood <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Thank you Claymore, Wesley and Tom7601

I have implemented Wesley's recommendation (as I understood that
process). I have not as yet implemented Claymore's recommendation as I
do not understand the full effects of making those registry changes. I
have rebooted once since turning off the Themes Service and the Classic
Taskbar came up properly. However as the fault was intermittent (only
on
some reboots particularly after an overnight switch-off) I will need
some time to assess whether the themes disablement will be sufficient
of
itself. If not then I will have to attempt the registry changes. Can
you
advise what the 2 registry commands do and the effects (permanent? or
how reversible?).

Meantime thanks again for the speedy responses. I appreciate your help.
--
Regards,

Jim Wood,
Brisbane, Australia
If you are also using the Windows Classic theme, disable the Themes
service.

Classic will work fine without the Themes service, other themes need
it.

Open Services...
Start | Run | Type: services.msc | Click OK |
Scroll down to and double click Themes | Click the V next to Startup
type

Select Disabled | Click the Apply button | Click the Stop button |
When the Themes service has stopped, click OK | Close Services

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In Jim Wood <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
My computer is only a few weeks old. I used the personalised theme
file for the windows desktop display I had used on my previous
computer to set the new computer's desktop display. However on some
(not all) reboots the display appears with the blue WindowsXP taskbar
instead of the Classic task bar and Classic Start button I had set
(although the date and time window, controlled by TClock appears in
the correct colour). When the Blue XP task bar and start button
appears I have to bring up the display properties and reset the theme
whereupon the Classic taskbar reappears. Is there a fix so I don't
have to repeatedly click "My Favourite Theme" off and on?

--
Regards,

Jim Wood,
Brisbane, Australia

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Not all of them do it, so you'll probably forget if/when it happens. ;-)
Keep having fun.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

I must confess I had not thought of updates affecting the services. I will
now be watchful for this.

Thanks
--
Regards,

Jim Wood,
Brisbane, Australia

Jim, keep in mind that some Windows Updates will screw up your services.
Re-enable some and start them.

I have an 800 by 600 screen resolution, so I can see things. With a DPI
setting of Normal size (96 DPI). My Desktop has a 10 across X 7 down
icon layout.

A higher screen resolution reduces the size of items on your screen and
increases the relative space on your desktop.

screen resolution
Displays the current screen resolution settings for the monitor whose
video
adapter appears in Display. Drag the slider to specify the screen
resolution
you want. As you increase the number of pixels, you display more
information
on your screen, but the information decreases in size.

DPI setting
Lists the available DPI (dots per inch) sizes for the selected monitor.
Increasing the DPI increases the size of everything on your screen.
Decreasing the DPI decreases the size of everything on your screen.
To use a different size, click a DPI size in the list or choose Other,
which
allows you to customize the DPI setting for your monitor.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Thanks Wesley,

I have now rebooted some half a dozen times since disabling Themes
Service
and that included one overnight switch-off. On each occasion the Desktop
has come up with the Classic Taskbar, so I am now more hopeful that my
problem has been overcome by the disablement. I have made no other
registry changes.

I read your description of your Desktop set-up with interest - it is
much like mine except that I use a black screen (no image or wall
paper) and have a 130% display of 1280x1024 (so I can read the fonts!).
--
Regards,

Jim Wood,
Brisbane, Australia
Hi Jim,

In my opinion, this part of Claymore's post was alright.

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explor

er]
"NoSaveSettings"=dword:00000000
------------

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

NoSaveSettings Description
<quote>
Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop. Users can
change the desktop, but some changes, such as the positions of open
windows
or the size and position of the taskbar, are not saved when users log
off. Shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved.
<quote>

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/93213.mspx?mfr=true

NoSaveSettings can also exist in this key...
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

If NoSaveSettings does not exist, it is the same as if it were set 0,
the
policy is disabled or not configured. Changes to the desktop are
saved.

If NoSaveSettings is set 1, the policy is enabled. Some changes to the
desktop are not saved.

You would have noticed by now if NoSaveSettings was set 1, you would
have
seen many of your other settings change every time you rebooted.
---------

My theme is Windows Classic that I have modified. Shows as My Favorite
Theme
(Modified) in Display Properties, Themes tab.

C:\Documents and Settings\Wesley P. Vogel\My Documents\My Favorite
Theme.theme

Everything is Windows Classic, except this...
Wallpaper=%WinDir%Web\Wallpaper\Bliss.bmp

You can open *.theme files with Notepad and snoop a little. ;-)

I have to keep the Themes service disabled or it screws up MY theme.

On the Appearance tab I have Windows Classic Style under Windows and
buttons
& the Windows Standard Color scheme. But I have things modified on the
Advanced Appearance.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In Jim Wood <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Thank you Claymore, Wesley and Tom7601

I have implemented Wesley's recommendation (as I understood that
process). I have not as yet implemented Claymore's recommendation as I
do not understand the full effects of making those registry changes. I
have rebooted once since turning off the Themes Service and the
Classic Taskbar came up properly. However as the fault was
intermittent (only on
some reboots particularly after an overnight switch-off) I will need
some time to assess whether the themes disablement will be sufficient
of
itself. If not then I will have to attempt the registry changes. Can
you
advise what the 2 registry commands do and the effects (permanent? or
how reversible?).

Meantime thanks again for the speedy responses. I appreciate your
help. --
Regards,

Jim Wood,
Brisbane, Australia
If you are also using the Windows Classic theme, disable the Themes
service.

Classic will work fine without the Themes service, other themes need
it.

Open Services...
Start | Run | Type: services.msc | Click OK |
Scroll down to and double click Themes | Click the V next to Startup
type

Select Disabled | Click the Apply button | Click the Stop button |
When the Themes service has stopped, click OK | Close Services

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In Jim Wood <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
My computer is only a few weeks old. I used the personalised theme
file for the windows desktop display I had used on my previous
computer to set the new computer's desktop display. However on some
(not all) reboots the display appears with the blue WindowsXP
taskbar instead of the Classic task bar and Classic Start button I
had set (although the date and time window, controlled by TClock
appears in the correct colour). When the Blue XP task bar and start
button appears I have to bring up the display properties and reset
the theme whereupon the Classic taskbar reappears. Is there a fix
so I don't have to repeatedly click "My Favourite Theme" off and on?

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Regards,

Jim Wood,
Brisbane, Australia