maydagirl Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 First, i downloaded iCandy xp theme from here and then it said i need either a software or a freeware to help the theme function properly, so i downloaded the freeware uxtheme.dll patch from here and then,, i clicked PATCH and then windows notification came up, that the files on microsofts been replaced by unrecognized version and said i must insert the Windows service pack 3 CD. so i clicked IGNORE (i know. i didnt read the uxtheme.dll carefully because it said click REBOOT right away after PATCH) so the microsoft notification FROZE! then i realized that i need to reboot so i clicked REBOOT on the uxtheme.dll but the screen froze!!! so i restarted. and then now... my taskbar looks different(like classic windows xp style) so i went to display settings to change back to windows XP style and this error code shows up it says - Some files failed to load and then when i click OK.. DATA EXECUTION something came up and it said Run DLL as an APP ... now. i dunnno what to do to get it back to normal. btw,,, i went back to the website of uxtheme.dll and i unpatched the file and rebooted again.. but nuttin changed!! so pls help!! and thankyou for taking time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasfrank09 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 is there an official microsoft .dll you can download and replace the modified one with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooky560 Veteran Posted November 10, 2009 Veteran Share Posted November 10, 2009 click on run, and type "sfc /scannow" then insert your XP CD, you have the original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo0o Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 the uxtheme.dll that you got from that site was probably not compatible with your version. neowin used to have a great auto patcher, try looking for that in the customization section. icandy? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neodorian Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Download and run the uxtheme.dll patcher for XP SP3: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enh...e-Patcher.shtml Then install your...uh..."interesting" theme :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ba'al Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Download and run the uxtheme.dll patcher for XP SP3:http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enh...e-Patcher.shtml Neowin also has a uxtheme patcher. Then install your...uh..."interesting" theme :laugh: Whoever designed *that* is colour blind :pinch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neodorian Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Neowin also has a uxtheme patcher. Oh totally, I just googled it rather than looking here. I think that's how I found Neowin back in the day actually. That theme is like a technicolor vomit but, hey...customization is there for a reason....do what you like :) I personally looked for the nice minimalist themes back in my XP days so I could get rid of the default and outdated look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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