martin88 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I guess most of you have tried installing 3rd party themes only to get your theme engine broken. Is there a way to get a classic theme that mimics the broken theme engine look without actually breaking it? You know the one - sorta looks like Windows Classic, except it has nicer colors and fonts look bigger. That's how it looks on XP, but the Windows Vista/7 one is similar: http://www.betaarchive.com/imageupload/2012-07/1342037811.or.94028.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooky560 Veteran Posted August 28, 2013 Veteran Share Posted August 28, 2013 Create that theme the broken way, then save it as a new theme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azies Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Is that Windows xp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Norris Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 There's a few "classic" themes out there, seen a few on DeviantArt and elsewhere. For example, here's one for 7. http://saarineames.deviantart.com/art/Classic-AE-2-5-Final-248970467 And one for 8. http://www.deviantart.com/art/Windows-Classic-Vs-372853688 The 7 version still has the DWM effects with it, it's not a basic theme, just looks like one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin88 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thanks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 You could actually do this yourself if you are so inclined.IIRC, Windows Vista and Windows 7 revert to a similar theme if you are using Windows Aero and disable the Themes Service. Afterward, you could take note of those settings and apply them manually, then save the theme.I'd do it for you but I'm on Windows 8 at the moment. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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