Extracting an .msstyle from a .theme file?


Recommended Posts

  dreamz said:
edit the msstyles file.

Sadly, I have no mssstyle. I assume you meant .theme file and just mis-typed.

  dreamz said:
read my guide: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=339820

586189692[/snapback]

I can't find anything in there about editing theme files. Perhaps I missed it.

  M118LR said:
I don't know if this will help you or not. You can open a .theme file with notepad and edit anything in there. when you are done remember to hit save or save as if you want to change the name of the .theme.

586189711[/snapback]

That is helpful, thank you.

  robotintestines said:
Sadly, I have no mssstyle. I assume you meant .theme file and just mis-typed.

I can't find anything in there about editing theme files. Perhaps I missed it.

586189734[/snapback]

  Quote
Q: What is the difference between a theme and a visual style?

A: The terms ?theme? and ?visual style? are often thrown around carelessly and used interchangeably, which adds to the confusion, but the distinction is clear.

A visual style (*.msstyles) is the file that skins the windows, taskbar, start menu, and other elements of the Windows appearance. Visual styles are loaded in the Appearance tab of the display properties dialog.

A theme (*.theme) is a visual style with saved settings, wallpapers, icons, and so on. Themes are loaded in the Theme tab of the display properties dialog.

When people say themes, they usually mean visual styles.

.theme is just a pointer. what visual style do you want? download that one and edit it.

  robotintestines said:
Sadly, I have no mssstyle. I assume you meant .theme file and just mis-typed.

I can't find anything in there about editing theme files. Perhaps I missed it.

586189734[/snapback]

  Relativity_17 said:
.theme and .msstyles are two entirely different things.  A theme defines what wallpaper, msstyles, cursors, etc to display.  A .msstyles file contains the visual style.  There is no .msstyles file inside a .theme file.

586189686[/snapback]

In case you're blind or something: msstyles aren't inside of themes. They're seperate files. Normally found in C:\Windows\Resources\Themes.

  nazgul said:
In case you're blind or something: msstyles aren't inside of themes. They're seperate files. Normally found in C:\Windows\Resources\Themes.

586189748[/snapback]

Yes, I gathered that. I assumed dreamz was trying to tell me to to edit the .theme file instead (like M118LR suggested later), and I was unable to find information on this in his guide.

  robotintestines said:
Yes, I gathered that. I assumed dreamz was trying to tell me to to edit the .theme file instead (like M118LR suggested later), and I was unable to find information on this in his guide.

586189769[/snapback]

no no, i was pointing out the difference between themes and visual styles. i wrote the faq for a reason.

as for editing the .theme file with notepad, that won't do anything. you won't be able to edit anything significant like bitmaps or margins, since those are contained in the msstyles file.

This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Posts

    • Linux is still in its infancy, nothing works automatically. I can't even do a normal installation on my laptop without having to tweak the video card otherwise I have no picture at all. With Windows everything works without problems, just install a game and play but without having to open all kinds of tricks
    • PicoPDF 7.09 Beta by Razvan Serea PicoPDF is an easy to use program for editing PDF files. With PicoPDF, you can easily edit text and images in an existing PDF file. Easily rearrange text and graphics, add notes or comments to PDFs, enter information in blank spaces in PDF forms, add a digital signature to a PDF and more. The free version of PicoPDF PDF Editor is available for home, non-commercial use. PicoPDF PDF Editor key features: Edit existing text or add new text Rearrange text and graphics Add notes and comments to documents Delete or move embedded images Add an image to your PDF file Type into blank spaces to fill out PDF forms Add a digital signature to a PDF Works offline - no internet connection required Edit locally, no need to upload your documents Type, draw or insert an image signature into your PDF Resize, replace or update images Fill in and sign PDF forms fast PDF filler tools make filling out PDF forms easy Convert scanned documents into editable PDF files with OCR Works on Windows 11, 10, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 & 11, macOS 10.9 or above Note: PicoPDF installs start menu shortcuts for other NCH items (NCH Software Suite) unrelated to the program's functionality. Download: PicoPDF 7.09 Beta | 1.9 MB (Free for personal, non-commercial use) Links: PicoPDF Home Page | PicoPDF for macOS | Screenshot | Changelog Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
    • 2025 finally the Year of Linux? LibreOffice explains "real costs" of Windows 11 by Sayan Sen A big change is coming to Windows PCs as Microsoft will soon end support for systems and devices running on Windows 10. As such, the company, alongside its partners like AMD, Asus, and Dell, have begun urging users to embrace the "mandatory Windows 11 upgrade." The problem is that not every PC out there will be able to do so, at least not officially, as Microsoft had declared higher requirements for Windows 11 and thus many systems would be left out. Redmond's official stance for such situations is that users get a new computer by dumping their older system. There is another option users have: switching to Linux. Back in January, earlier this year, ESET recommended that users do that if they can not upgrade from Windows 10 to 11 or perhaps when they do not want to. Last month, KDE launched a new campaign dubbed "Endof10", which encourages users to make the jump. The project page explains several of the benefits of Linux over an unsupported Windows 10 system, like security and privacy, among others. And it also published another post earlier this month welcoming such "Windows 10 exiles". Now, The Document Foundation, maker of LibreOffice, has also joined in to support the Endof10 initiative. The foundation writes: "You don’t have to follow Microsoft’s upgrade path. There is a better option that puts control back in the hands of users, institutions, and public bodies: Linux and LibreOffice. Together, these two programmes offer a powerful, privacy-friendly and future-proof alternative to the Windows + Microsoft 365 ecosystem." It further adds the "real costs" of upgrading to Windows 11 as it writes: "The move to Windows 11 isn’t just about security updates. It increases dependence on Microsoft through aggressive cloud integration, forcing users to adopt Microsoft accounts and services. It also leads to higher costs due to subscription and licensing models, and reduces control over how your computer works and how your data is managed. Furthermore, new hardware requirements will render millions of perfectly good PCs obsolete. .... The end of Windows 10 does not mark the end of choice, but the beginning of a new era. If you are tired of mandatory updates, invasive changes, and being bound by the commercial choices of a single supplier, it is time for a change. Linux and LibreOffice are ready — 2025 is the right year to choose digital freedom!" To help users with the migration from Windows to Linux, The Document Foundation has laid out some key steps on how to proceed: Start by testing Linux and LibreOffice on a second partition of your PC (for individuals) or in less critical departments (for companies). Check the compatibility of your software configuration with Linux and LibreOffice; most office tasks can easily be transferred or adapted with minimal effort. Build documentation to learn how Linux and LibreOffice work and organise training if necessary. Find a consultant who can help with the migration process, such as someone certified by the Linux Professional Institute or The Document Foundation (for LibreOffice). The foundation stresses how "important" it is to "start immediately" with the transition. You can find the full details about the announcement here in the official blog post.
    • Why is it that some people think we have a tinfoil hat mentality, as you put it, just because we don't want AI on our devices? As for MS or any other company looking at everything, it seems to be the thing these days that companies want to know all about us. Can't even go shopping these days without being asked if you have some sort of card that tell them what you are buying and who you are.
    • Until the employer looks right though the AI created letter and notice it is AI created. You will be surprised how many can tell, there is something about an AI created letter that stands out to some people.
  • Recent Achievements

    • One Month Later
      POR2GAL4EVER earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • One Year In
      Orpheus13 earned a badge
      One Year In
    • One Month Later
      Orpheus13 earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • Week One Done
      Orpheus13 earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Week One Done
      serfegyed earned a badge
      Week One Done
  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      562
    2. 2
      ATLien_0
      256
    3. 3
      +Edouard
      163
    4. 4
      +FloatingFatMan
      156
    5. 5
      Michael Scrip
      109
  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!