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Leonisknovo
07-27-2004, 04:42 PM
I've attached a picture to mean
what parts I mean, but I think you use
a Theme to change these colors...

If so, where would I get said theme?
If not, any other (easy) way to change it?

Regards...
BleuIce
07-27-2004, 04:57 PM
Right-Click on Desktop and go to "Themes" tab --> Bingo!

Or click on Appearance Tab and you can change to Silver, Olive, or old Windows look. Those come with XP and are defaults. I believe you can download themes offline.
Leonisknovo
07-27-2004, 06:40 PM
Hmmm; any idea where to get themes?
Basicly looking for something that can
blend with the majority of wallpaper I use,
which would be a good black...

The 'More Themes Online...' option
under 'Themes' in Desktop Properties
takes me to M$'s site and wants me to pay $$$ for 'em :(
Paul
07-29-2004, 11:25 AM
The most popular way to get and make themse for your desktop is to use StylesXP located at:

http://www.tgtsoft.com/prod_sxp.php

This will allow you to download 1,000s of free themes.
Leonisknovo
07-29-2004, 08:00 PM
:) many thanks Paul; my brother was
hating the way I had the start menu and
the taskbar; so I got an OSX style one :D
Josh
07-29-2004, 08:11 PM
Originally posted by Paul
The most popular way to get and make themse for your desktop is to use StylesXP located at:

http://www.tgtsoft.com/prod_sxp.php

This will allow you to download 1,000s of free themes. Only problem is you have to buy it after 30 days
Leonisknovo
07-29-2004, 09:51 PM
*shakes fist* :(

Also another question...I see on
some pictures of people's desktops,
they have all this like shows how CPU,
RAM, and all these computer stats along
with some sort of calendar ?? :confused:
Ian
07-30-2004, 06:51 AM
Leon, here is a link you may find helpful as you like customizing.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/customize/default.mspx

Some interesting hacks in the Advanced Topics section. Hope this is of some help to you.
Josh
07-30-2004, 09:25 AM
Nice link Ian
Leonisknovo
07-30-2004, 11:35 AM
Originally posted by Ian
Leon, here is a link you may find helpful as you like customizing.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/customize/default.mspx

Some interesting hacks in the Advanced Topics section. Hope this is of some help to you.

Excellent link, helped me remove the
Reyclce Bin without having to constently
tred through the murky unknowns of the Registry :D