Windows Classic Question

[Joy]

When I first got WinXP in my computer, I opted for Windows Classic. Now we
have the same situation in my husband's computer. I selected Windows
Classic for the desktop properties, but when you go to the Start menu, it's
still showing WinXP choices (layout) whereas in mine it's definitely the
Classic choices. How can I can/correct that in his computer?

 

[R. McCarty]

The Theme and Taskbar/Start Menu have independent settings. Just
Right Click the Start Button, Take Properties and when the details
box opens toggle the radio button to "Classic Start Menu"

 

[Elmo]

When I first got WinXP in my computer, I opted for Windows Classic. Now
we have the same situation in my husband's computer. I selected Windows
Classic for the desktop properties, but when you go to the Start menu,
it's still showing WinXP choices (layout) whereas in mine it's
definitely the Classic choices. How can I can/correct that in his
computer?

Try this, or one of the other related tweaks at Kelly's site:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 167. Force Classic Start Menu

 

[db ´¯`·.. >]

there is a "windows theme"
service that you can
disable via services under
admin tools

 

[Joy]

Wonderful, thank you! That did it.

The Theme and Taskbar/Start Menu have independent settings. Just
Right Click the Start Button, Take Properties and when the details
box opens toggle the radio button to "Classic Start Menu"

 

[Opinicus]

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 167. Force Classic Start Menu

Thanks for the link. Let's see if this stops my XP installation from
randomly returning to its smarmy look on reboot.