How to use the UXTheme Multi-Patcher

[jay rod]

there is also an application that I use called stylexpservice.exe that lets you use non-windows styles. it's 20 bucks but it comes with cool styles and allows you to turn it on and off as needed. And allows quick style changes without going into windows/resources/themes. free 30 day trial with nagware after that.

[1o9]

  jay rod said:

there is also an application that I use called stylexpservice.exe that lets you use non-windows styles. it's 20 bucks but it comes with cool styles and allows you to turn it on and off as needed. And allows quick style changes without going into windows/resources/themes. free 30 day trial with nagware after that.

kind of sounds like a rip compared to StyleXP to me :whistle:

[jay rod]

oh yeah a rip all the way but it does offer legitimacy to paying for it. It hasn't caused any system instability or anything and it comes with several cool themes not just styles that are really well thought out.

[Tw1sta]

After the patch my pc is very SLOW at BOOTUP! Before i install the patch my bootup is fast but after it takes forever to bootup. I have tested by removing and installign and i see the differneces.

What gives?

os:win2k3 server

guess thats all needed. All the info was right and i used the .exe (auto installer)

[john smith 1924 Veteran]

So to clarify, can someone else please verify that patchxp (above) works on Windows XP SP2 Beta (initial release); also, has anyone else found alternatives?

[jay rod]

I have to do the patch in safe mode or don't click reboot just wait for it to do it itself.

[Chris0306]

thank you!

[Windows X]

Finished 1.5 which supported SP2 Beta but waiting Neobond to get it.

[BIG_FREAK]

Sweet to hear please hurry if you can :)

AND d00d you website is sweet :)

:D

[war]

  Windows X said:

Finished 1.5 which supported SP2 Beta but waiting Neobond to get it.

Coming any time soon?

[war]

  JoHideo said:

I've personally found more success in this program

Damn.

And yes Mr magoo I can confirm this one does not work with the offical WinXP Sp1 Beta 1. :(

It even kills the standard three microsoft themes.

Anyways in case if anyone needs the orignal uxtheme:

http://home.sc.rr.com/newbieslair/uxtheme-orginal.dll

But at least stylexp 2.0 works great with winxp sp2 beta 1. Any news on a new uxtheme?

cya,

Will

Edited January 24, 2004 by war

[mizterie]

I got that Windows NT error so I tried out PatchXP and I still can't use themes, can anyone help me out?

[Windows X]

It seems like there's some regsitry detection problem on XPSP2 beta. Thus this, could someone save HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion (Without Subkey data) on XPSP2 Beta OS and post it here please?

[war]

  Windows X said:

It seems like there's some regsitry detection problem on XPSP2 beta. Thus this, could someone save HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion (Without Subkey data) on XPSP2 Beta OS and post it here please?

Sure.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion]
"CurrentBuild"="1.511.1 () (Obsolete data - do not use)"
"InstallDate"=dword:3f736afc
"ProductName"="Microsoft Windows XP"
"RegDone"=""
"RegisteredOrganization"=""
"RegisteredOwner"=""
"SoftwareType"="SYSTEM"
"CurrentVersion"="5.1"
"CurrentBuildNumber"="2600"
"BuildLab"="2600.xpsp_sp2_beta1.031215-1745"
"CurrentType"="Uniprocessor Free"
"CSDVersion"="Service Pack 2, v.2055"
"SystemRoot"="C:\\WINNT"
"SourcePath"="D:\\I386"
"PathName"="C:\\WINNT"
"ProductId"=""
"DigitalProductId"="
"LicenseInfo"="
"SubVersionNumber"=""
"CSDBuildNumber"="2055"

[xplatinum]

never had to reboot in safe mode either, install, reboot, enjoy themes :)

[Windows X]

Thanks million! I typed Service Pack 2 instead Service Pack 2, v.2055

Edited January 30, 2004 by Windows X

[Wiser87]

Just to make sure that I'm understanding this correctly... If you have a patched uxtheme.dll then Windows Update won't work?

[Windows X]

Why not? Does Windows Update check UXTheme hack?

[Wiser87]

  Windows X said:

Why not? Does Windows Update check UXTheme hack?

Hrm... nevermind. I guess I missread something.

On a sidenote...

[Wiser87]

  DeKay said:

is this a definite change or there's an option to uninstal lthe changes this does ?

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nevermind, it is, but then if i understand correctly, if i want to patch windows after having patched uxtheme, i need to unpatch that file first?

Actually... this is where I got confused... :( :huh:

[1o9]

  xplatinum said:

never had to reboot in safe mode either, install, reboot, enjoy themes :)

It's an per-computer basis, as configuration will dictate the necessary course of action.

[Bassj18]

does things work windows sp2 beta or not!!

[Windows X]

It does!

[1o9]

I just updated the link (in the guide) to the new "Neowin UXTheme Multi-Patcher 1.5", I'm not too sure if there is any really earth shattering changes.

[Faaip]

Does this work with an OEM of Windows Xp Pro, I tried before and it said it doesnt support it,anyone know?

THanks