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Instructions and resources for patching the Windows uxtheme.dll allowing unsigned (non-microsoft) themes to be run on your Windows XP Home / Pro computer.
Forget mult-patchers
Using two free utilities, safely patch your systems uxtheme.dll
Many people rely on multi-patchers which are simple gui based programs which automatically patch your uxtheme.dll file for you. From past experience, I've discovered that finding the correct multi-patcher for your Windows build - either SP1 or SP2 - is hit or miss. The best way to patch your system is to do it manually. To read the rest of the turial click here.
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- How-To: Use unsigned themes on Windows
- Tired of the standard Luna Windows XP theme? Is the Media Center Edition theme growing old? Why not patch the uxtheme.dll yourself? What does patching the uxtheme.dll do? Well my friend, it lets the average Joe computer user break away from the mundane and splurge in the new. A patched uxtheme.dll gives you the freedom to use un-signed custom visual style.
- Windows SP1 uxtheme.dll
- Windows XP SP1 users download and use the above uxtheme.dll for patching the default.
- Windows SP2 uxtheme.dll
- Windows XP SP2 users download and use the above uxtheme.dll for patching the default.
- Replacer
- Safely replace core system files. Replacer automatically creates a backup of files in the original directory.
- deviantART: Browse visual styles
- Huge collection of visual styles compatible with your newly patched system.
Visual style resources
You've patched your file, now find the themes
- [Customize.org] Download themes, skins, and icons
- Great online resource for downloading Windows visual styles, icons, and wallpapers.
