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Ok so I installed Windows XP how do I make it look like The Windows XP theme?Mine right now looks like Windows Standard.The only theme I have are Windows Classic and Windows Standard.How do I make it look like Windows XP theme?

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As and pointed out, the normal theme chooser in Display Properties is where XP picks Luna (the “Windows XP” look). If that option is missing or XP keeps reverting to “Windows Classic/Standard,” the usual causes are service/settings, missing theme files, policy/registry restrictions, or a generic display driver. The checklist below hits the common, practical fixes so the XP (Luna) theme can appear and stay applied.

  • Confirm the Themes service is running and set to start automatically; if the service is stopped XP will fall back to Classic. (learn.microsoft.com)
  • Make sure the Luna theme file exists (typically C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\Luna.theme); if it’s missing restore it from install media or copy it from a healthy XP machine. (learn.microsoft.com)
  • Verify visual styles are allowed by the system (the “use visual styles on windows and buttons” performance/visual-effects setting must be enabled). (ftp.zx.net.nz)
  • Check Group Policy / registry – some domains or tweaks set NoVisualStyleChoice and block changing the Windows-and-buttons style. (learn.microsoft.com)
  • Replace the generic VGA driver with the motherboard/GPU vendor driver; without a proper display driver XP may behave like older Windows and present only Classic. (learn.microsoft.com)

If the Luna file is present but double-clicking it fails, the Themes service or a policy is usually the blocker (start the service, then try applying Luna). If the file really is gone and no installer is available, copying the Luna folder and .theme file from another XP install or doing a repair install will restore it. Avoid downloadable “uxtheme” hacks unless fully understood—patching system DLLs to load unsigned themes alters core files and can cause instability. (en.wikipedia.org)

If these checks don’t help, list the edition (Home/Pro/Media Center/Embedded/Itanium) and whether you’re in Safe Mode or a remote session; those details narrow the cause quickly.

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Rclick in the area you wish to modify [eg a free spot on the desktop, or in the start menu..], choose Properties, and the options to select/customise will be there.

Member Avatar for HAcKePeLL

As said above, Right CLick On Desktop ANd under the 'Themes' tab there will be a 'drop down' box..Just select 'Windows XP' and then Apply\OK.. :)

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