THE TRUTH about Vista THEMES (visual styles)

I am fed up with reading posts saying that you cannot install other themes
on vista unless you use windowblinds.
This is wrong... here is the info you need if you want VISTA themes.

there are hundreds of vistual styles or themes for vista that work with no
third party application.
They do need however you to patch the dll that does the theming in vista so
it can take non microsoft signed themes.
This is similar to what existed in XP, and this also can be accomplished
without hassle with a program below (vistaglazz)
The new vista visual styles work only with vista and most have glass effects
just like aero glass has.


Where do you find them and how do you install them.?

You can find them here
http://browse.deviantart.com/customi...=9&alltime=yes
NOTE: on the bottom of this page there is a NEXT link that takes you to the
next pages.. in other words s there are MANY pages
with themes -visual styles. You will have to check them one by one to see if
they are for vista because not all of them are.

Most of these are Vista Specific themes- visual styles and have transparent
effects like aero.
An example is this one:
http://shamushand.deviantart.com/art...Vista-63342530

or this http://michel8170.deviantart.com/art/Satin-63941718

To use these themes you will need to patch the uxtheme DLL OR use this free
application:
http://www.codegazer.com/vistaglazz.htm

-Tiberious

who gives a sh** if your fed up

"Tie Various" <> wrote in message
news:...
>I am fed up with reading posts saying that you cannot install other themes
>on vista unless you use windowblinds.
> This is wrong... here is the info you need if you want VISTA themes.
>
> there are hundreds of vistual styles or themes for vista that work with no
> third party application.
> They do need however you to patch the dll that does the theming in vista
> so it can take non microsoft signed themes.
> This is similar to what existed in XP, and this also can be accomplished
> without hassle with a program below (vistaglazz)
> The new vista visual styles work only with vista and most have glass
> effects just like aero glass has.
>
>
> Where do you find them and how do you install them.?
>
> You can find them here
> http://browse.deviantart.com/customi...=9&alltime=yes
> NOTE: on the bottom of this page there is a NEXT link that takes you to
> the next pages.. in other words s there are MANY pages
> with themes -visual styles. You will have to check them one by one to see
> if they are for vista because not all of them are.
>
> Most of these are Vista Specific themes- visual styles and have
> transparent effects like aero.
> An example is this one:
> http://shamushand.deviantart.com/art...Vista-63342530
>
> or this http://michel8170.deviantart.com/art/Satin-63941718
>
> To use these themes you will need to patch the uxtheme DLL OR use this
> free application:
> http://www.codegazer.com/vistaglazz.htm
>
> -Tiberious
>

No one. That still does not change the fact that I am fed up.

I guess you are not interested in themeing, only in trolling.

now run along... go post another bad post.




"DX" <DX@> wrote in message news:e%...
> who gives a sh** if your fed up
>
> "Tie Various" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>>I am fed up with reading posts saying that you cannot install other themes
>>on vista unless you use windowblinds.
>> This is wrong... here is the info you need if you want VISTA themes.
>>
>> there are hundreds of vistual styles or themes for vista that work with
>> no third party application.
>> They do need however you to patch the dll that does the theming in vista
>> so it can take non microsoft signed themes.
>> This is similar to what existed in XP, and this also can be accomplished
>> without hassle with a program below (vistaglazz)
>> The new vista visual styles work only with vista and most have glass
>> effects just like aero glass has.
>>
>>
>> Where do you find them and how do you install them.?
>>
>> You can find them here
>> http://browse.deviantart.com/customi...=9&alltime=yes
>> NOTE: on the bottom of this page there is a NEXT link that takes you to
>> the next pages.. in other words s there are MANY pages
>> with themes -visual styles. You will have to check them one by one to see
>> if they are for vista because not all of them are.
>>
>> Most of these are Vista Specific themes- visual styles and have
>> transparent effects like aero.
>> An example is this one:
>> http://shamushand.deviantart.com/art...Vista-63342530
>>
>> or this http://michel8170.deviantart.com/art/Satin-63941718
>>
>> To use these themes you will need to patch the uxtheme DLL OR use this
>> free application:
>> http://www.codegazer.com/vistaglazz.htm
>>
>> -Tiberious
>>
>

thats's rich coming from you "troll" of the year.

"Tie Various" <> wrote in message
news:...
> No one. That still does not change the fact that I am fed up.
>
> I guess you are not interested in themeing, only in trolling.
>
> now run along... go post another bad post.
>
>
>
>
> "DX" <DX@> wrote in message
> news:e%...
>> who gives a sh** if your fed up
>>
>> "Tie Various" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>>I am fed up with reading posts saying that you cannot install other
>>>themes on vista unless you use windowblinds.
>>> This is wrong... here is the info you need if you want VISTA themes.
>>>
>>> there are hundreds of vistual styles or themes for vista that work with
>>> no third party application.
>>> They do need however you to patch the dll that does the theming in vista
>>> so it can take non microsoft signed themes.
>>> This is similar to what existed in XP, and this also can be accomplished
>>> without hassle with a program below (vistaglazz)
>>> The new vista visual styles work only with vista and most have glass
>>> effects just like aero glass has.
>>>
>>>
>>> Where do you find them and how do you install them.?
>>>
>>> You can find them here
>>> http://browse.deviantart.com/customi...=9&alltime=yes
>>> NOTE: on the bottom of this page there is a NEXT link that takes you to
>>> the next pages.. in other words s there are MANY pages
>>> with themes -visual styles. You will have to check them one by one to
>>> see if they are for vista because not all of them are.
>>>
>>> Most of these are Vista Specific themes- visual styles and have
>>> transparent effects like aero.
>>> An example is this one:
>>> http://shamushand.deviantart.com/art...Vista-63342530
>>>
>>> or this http://michel8170.deviantart.com/art/Satin-63941718
>>>
>>> To use these themes you will need to patch the uxtheme DLL OR use this
>>> free application:
>>> http://www.codegazer.com/vistaglazz.htm
>>>
>>> -Tiberious
>>>
>>
>
>

No 3rd party applications?

What is CODEGAZER; a chicken and tomato sandwich!!!!!!

You've become full of it!!!
You've lost the plot!!!





"Tie Various" wrote:

> I am fed up with reading posts saying that you cannot install other themes
> on vista unless you use windowblinds.
> This is wrong... here is the info you need if you want VISTA themes.
>
> there are hundreds of vistual styles or themes for vista that work with no
> third party application.
> They do need however you to patch the dll that does the theming in vista so
> it can take non microsoft signed themes.
> This is similar to what existed in XP, and this also can be accomplished
> without hassle with a program below (vistaglazz)
> The new vista visual styles work only with vista and most have glass effects
> just like aero glass has.
>
>
> Where do you find them and how do you install them.?
>
> You can find them here
> http://browse.deviantart.com/customi...=9&alltime=yes
> NOTE: on the bottom of this page there is a NEXT link that takes you to the
> next pages.. in other words s there are MANY pages
> with themes -visual styles. You will have to check them one by one to see if
> they are for vista because not all of them are.
>
> Most of these are Vista Specific themes- visual styles and have transparent
> effects like aero.
> An example is this one:
> http://shamushand.deviantart.com/art...Vista-63342530
>
> or this http://michel8170.deviantart.com/art/Satin-63941718
>
> To use these themes you will need to patch the uxtheme DLL OR use this free
> application:
> http://www.codegazer.com/vistaglazz.htm
>
> -Tiberious
>
>
>

Hundreds of themes?

Yes, you can install themes this way but you are still hacking system files
to do so, and the Vista .msstyles are nowhere near as flexible as something
like WindowBlinds.

I explained, but you need to be smarter than a complete dork to understand.

Let me try again...

you can do it manually just by replacing the file that handles themes.. OR

I REPEAT OR....

use that small app to switch the file for you.

After that file is switched.. you can uninstall that app...

nothing extra is running.

Windowblinds creates a SERVICE that works instead of the theming service of
windows.

So things do run.. although stardock claims their service is faster, ok...
but its not free.

Windowblinds is cheap only 19 dollars I think, but some might not like the
way it handles themes.


I suggest you keep away from this stuff.. you seem stupid enough to mess
your vista installation up.

Stick with the many themes vista has provided for you... er..... the one
theme I mean.. lol


"Mick Murphy" <> wrote in message
newsE4F2C6D-ED2C-4D6A-A684-...
> No 3rd party applications?
>
> What is CODEGAZER; a chicken and tomato sandwich!!!!!!
>
> You've become full of it!!!
> You've lost the plot!!!
>
>
>
>
>
> "Tie Various" wrote:
>
>> I am fed up with reading posts saying that you cannot install other
>> themes
>> on vista unless you use windowblinds.
>> This is wrong... here is the info you need if you want VISTA themes.
>>
>> there are hundreds of vistual styles or themes for vista that work with
>> no
>> third party application.
>> They do need however you to patch the dll that does the theming in vista
>> so
>> it can take non microsoft signed themes.
>> This is similar to what existed in XP, and this also can be accomplished
>> without hassle with a program below (vistaglazz)
>> The new vista visual styles work only with vista and most have glass
>> effects
>> just like aero glass has.
>>
>>
>> Where do you find them and how do you install them.?
>>
>> You can find them here
>> http://browse.deviantart.com/customi...=9&alltime=yes
>> NOTE: on the bottom of this page there is a NEXT link that takes you to
>> the
>> next pages.. in other words s there are MANY pages
>> with themes -visual styles. You will have to check them one by one to see
>> if
>> they are for vista because not all of them are.
>>
>> Most of these are Vista Specific themes- visual styles and have
>> transparent
>> effects like aero.
>> An example is this one:
>> http://shamushand.deviantart.com/art...Vista-63342530
>>
>> or this http://michel8170.deviantart.com/art/Satin-63941718
>>
>> To use these themes you will need to patch the uxtheme DLL OR use this
>> free
>> application:
>> http://www.codegazer.com/vistaglazz.htm
>>
>> -Tiberious
>>
>>
>>

yes... I am sure MS does not support such a dll change..
that vistaglazz does it for you though.

If anyone is a total newbie its better to not do anything...
stick with your ONE vista theme.

if you are used to this stuff however or like experimenting.. go for it.

msstyles are not as flexible, but they are native themes, and there is no
need for a third party app.

Windowblinds is not free, and personally I dont like the way it does
themes.. I have seem glitches
that I dont like...

I prefer msstyles any day.


"Island Dog" <> wrote in message
news:EC7838CD-4965-4A35-BB9E-...
> Hundreds of themes?
>
> Yes, you can install themes this way but you are still hacking system
> files
> to do so, and the Vista .msstyles are nowhere near as flexible as
> something
> like WindowBlinds.
>
>
>
>

Hi Tie,

I guess this thread didn't really turn out the way you wanted it to be. I
still recommend Windows Blinds although its crap. I don't see the point of a
theming application requiring a 25 character product key and activation. I
think themes that already come with Vista are enough, geez what more do
people really want???
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"Tie Various" <> wrote in message
news:...
>I am fed up with reading posts saying that you cannot install other themes
>on vista unless you use windowblinds.
> This is wrong... here is the info you need if you want VISTA themes.
>
> there are hundreds of vistual styles or themes for vista that work with no
> third party application.
> They do need however you to patch the dll that does the theming in vista
> so it can take non microsoft signed themes.
> This is similar to what existed in XP, and this also can be accomplished
> without hassle with a program below (vistaglazz)
> The new vista visual styles work only with vista and most have glass
> effects just like aero glass has.
>
>
> Where do you find them and how do you install them.?
>
> You can find them here
> http://browse.deviantart.com/customi...=9&alltime=yes
> NOTE: on the bottom of this page there is a NEXT link that takes you to
> the next pages.. in other words s there are MANY pages
> with themes -visual styles. You will have to check them one by one to see
> if they are for vista because not all of them are.
>
> Most of these are Vista Specific themes- visual styles and have
> transparent effects like aero.
> An example is this one:
> http://shamushand.deviantart.com/art...Vista-63342530
>
> or this http://michel8170.deviantart.com/art/Satin-63941718
>
> To use these themes you will need to patch the uxtheme DLL OR use this
> free application:
> http://www.codegazer.com/vistaglazz.htm
>
> -Tiberious
>

And is it any wonder that some have problems, forcing changes and adding
crap.. :-)

--
Mike Hall - MVP
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx
Posting Productively.. http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm



"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Hi Tie,
>
> I guess this thread didn't really turn out the way you wanted it to be. I
> still recommend Windows Blinds although its crap. I don't see the point of
> a theming application requiring a 25 character product key and activation.
> I think themes that already come with Vista are enough, geez what more do
> people really want???
> --
> Andre
> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
> "Tie Various" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>>I am fed up with reading posts saying that you cannot install other themes
>>on vista unless you use windowblinds.
>> This is wrong... here is the info you need if you want VISTA themes.
>>
>> there are hundreds of vistual styles or themes for vista that work with
>> no third party application.
>> They do need however you to patch the dll that does the theming in vista
>> so it can take non microsoft signed themes.
>> This is similar to what existed in XP, and this also can be accomplished
>> without hassle with a program below (vistaglazz)
>> The new vista visual styles work only with vista and most have glass
>> effects just like aero glass has.
>>
>>
>> Where do you find them and how do you install them.?
>>
>> You can find them here
>> http://browse.deviantart.com/customi...=9&alltime=yes
>> NOTE: on the bottom of this page there is a NEXT link that takes you to
>> the next pages.. in other words s there are MANY pages
>> with themes -visual styles. You will have to check them one by one to see
>> if they are for vista because not all of them are.
>>
>> Most of these are Vista Specific themes- visual styles and have
>> transparent effects like aero.
>> An example is this one:
>> http://shamushand.deviantart.com/art...Vista-63342530
>>
>> or this http://michel8170.deviantart.com/art/Satin-63941718
>>
>> To use these themes you will need to patch the uxtheme DLL OR use this
>> free application:
>> http://www.codegazer.com/vistaglazz.htm
>>
>> -Tiberious
>>
>
>