Windows and Buttons only shows Windows Classic on IBM Thinkpad (32 bit)

[Malcolm Hafner]

I am currently using Windows Classic, but want to return
to the default Windows XP theme with all the new window
and button styles (greens, blue, shading, etc). I choose
the Windows XP theme, but can only see the Windows Classic
option under "Windows and Buttons". All windows and the
task-bar refuse to change from Windows Classic style.
Help!!

 

[Kelly]

Hi Malcolm,

Why does Windows XP Style change to Windows Classic Style?
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

This has to do with a Policy setting made either via gpedit.msc or manually
via the registry.

The side effects are that Windows and Buttons are greyed out under Desktop
Properties/Appearance and the check box under System Properties/Advanced/
Performance/Settings that reads: Use visual styles on windows and buttons,
does not remain checked.

This edit corrects that behavior. Download and apply either one on line 214,
they are the same edit.

Windows/Buttons Greyed Out under Appearance and/or Windows XP Style Changes
to Windows Classic or (Line 214)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm.

Other checkpoints:
1. Right click the My Computer
icon/Properties/Advanced/Performance/Settings. Verify that: Use visual
styles on windows
and buttons is checked.
2. Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View. User Common Tasks in
Folders.
3. Right click the Desktop/Properties/Appearance. Windows and Buttons
choose: Windows XP style.
4. Start/Administrative Tools/Services. Scroll down to Themes and verify
that the service is started.

Troubleshooting Themes in Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_t.htm#themes

Stuck in Classic View? (Line 271)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

[Malcolm Hafner]

Kelly,
Thanks for the indepth reply. Unfortunately it has not
fixed the problem. A bit more info...

The Windows/Buttons is not greyed out, it just has Windows
Classic as the only option on the pull-down. I do have
the use visual styles on windows problem (I can set-it,
but it does not remain set (ie it is unchecked the next
time I open the dialog)).
I have changed the registry with the fix on Line 214 - no
change. I then ran the fix on Line 271 - again no change.
I then ran the gpedit.msc (not something I've done before
and I am the only one to access this PC) and all the
options state "Not Configured".

So I am still stumped - any clues?
I really appreciate your help on this. It was working
originally, but either a hotfix or my setting it to
Windows Classic has meant that I cannot go back!
Malcolm

-----Original Message-----
Hi Malcolm,

Why does Windows XP Style change to Windows Classic Style?
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

This has to do with a Policy setting made either via gpedit.msc or manually
via the registry.

The side effects are that Windows and Buttons are greyed out under Desktop
Properties/Appearance and the check box under System Properties/Advanced/
Performance/Settings that reads: Use visual styles on windows and buttons,
does not remain checked.

This edit corrects that behavior. Download and apply either one on line 214,
they are the same edit.

Windows/Buttons Greyed Out under Appearance and/or Windows XP Style Changes
to Windows Classic or (Line 214)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm.

Other checkpoints:
1. Right click the My Computer
icon/Properties/Advanced/Performance/Settings. Verify that: Use visual
styles on windows
and buttons is checked.
2. Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View. User Common Tasks in
Folders.
3. Right click the Desktop/Properties/Appearance. Windows and Buttons
choose: Windows XP style.
4. Start/Administrative Tools/Services. Scroll down to Themes and verify
that the service is started.

Troubleshooting Themes in Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_t.htm#themes

Stuck in Classic View? (Line 271)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

--
All the Best,
Kelly


MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util

I am currently using Windows Classic, but want to return
to the default Windows XP theme with all the new window
and button styles (greens, blue, shading, etc). I choose
the Windows XP theme, but can only see the Windows Classic
option under "Windows and Buttons". All windows and the
task-bar refuse to change from Windows Classic style.
Help!!

.

 

[malcolm hafner]

More info.

It seems that I have just one theme in c:/windows/resources called luna.
When I load this (double clicking) it does not make any difference. Does
this help the diagnosis?

Malcolm