Recommended Posts

I cant install it either, can you please post a non exe version. I get alot of errors. Im running one of the first StyleXP dll's the ones where there was no GUI just the dll (the good ol days). But as i said I get crazy errors with your installer.

Please post a non-exe version thxz.

What errors are you getting? Is it when you are installing the theme (ie from the exe) .. If so the archive may be corrupt, try downloading it again ...

If its when you try and apply the theme, I believe there is a problem with the earlier versions of the StyleXP DLL, especially if you are now using SP1 as the two versions are not compatible. Have a look round for uxtheme patcher shouldnt be hard to google it, or even find on Neowin somewhere :)

Hope that helps ...

Ya the errors are when it tries to apply the theme. But this is the first time this has ever ahppend. Im not upgrading style XP becuase theres no point.

All i need is the .msstyle files.

I dont see what we need to add aregistry entry for a theme? I have over 200 themes on my drive, could you imagine what would ahappen if everone did this?

If all you need is the .msstyle file, then you need to get it from your themes directory, they are all there, or alternatively just extract it from install exe as all it is is basically an self extracting archive (as such) ... As mentioned there is a problem with the original dll that stylexp had, you need to update it unfortunately :(

Biko,

Can you not install the latest patched uxtheme, as all the issues you are having are attributed to the fact that you are using the original uxtheme hack from tgsoft. If you use the current version you will find everything is fine again :)

FYI the current version is 6.0.2800.1106 (at least it is on XP, not sure on 2k3)

I take that back, that patch hooped my system over. I had to do a system restore. I am using one of the very first StyleXP versions, the one I have is simply a dll with no program interface, it takes up no memory and it works with every theme I have ever used, until this theme. Im not about to upgrade to the new bloated Style XP that hogs memory and contantly runs some dumb user interface that I dont need. Yous should all be running this really old version, no point in running bloated software.

Just go HERE and follow the instructions ... Don't know why you are having so many problems changing the dll, but if the Automatic one doesn't work for you, follow the Manual Patch instructions on that website you will have no hassles anymore with this theme (or any others in the future)

As a side note, I don't know of anyone to get the multi-patch thing to work with SP1 so I direct friends etc to that website, they dont have a problem from then on, and I get 100% less hassle from them asking me to do it for them.

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

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Posts

    • In addition to the "sidebar app list" and "Collections" features, Microsoft will also deprecate the "Drop" feature. Before you publish this news and credit another site, here is the original source: https://x.com/i/status/2067838711870439583 .
    • Looks like the 7.1 is fake effects, can it at least do real 5.1? It says 'virtual 7.1' in all descriptions.
    • You can't, if you didn't notice, it doesn't support surround at all, it's right in the spec list.
    • Hi — I’m always interested in soundcards. Like displays, I just want to know I’m getting as much clean “sonic juice” into my brain as possible as the years take their toll. I’m not entirely sure what to take away from this review, though. It doesn’t really tell me whether the AE‑X is a good product or who it’s actually for. Most of what I’m getting is: there’s a driver to install, here’s what it looks like, and here’s what’s in the box. There’s a lot of emphasis on the SPDIF input. When you mention not needing to switch headphones between console and PC — does that mean the PC has to be powered on just to pass audio through? That seems like a fairly big waste of energy. Is this more something a streamer would use alongside a capture card? How are you testing the sound? (Also, you might want to clarify that you’re using the headphones in wired mode when you mention they’re wireless.) You mention the lack of EMI shielding — how much real‑world difference does that make compared with typical motherboard audio? On multi‑channel: what exactly isn’t supported? Does this mean Windows spatial audio (Dolby Atmos for Headphones, DTS Headphone:X, etc.) won’t work, or just that the card itself doesn’t decode surround formats? And are there any true multi‑driver “surround” headphones left that would even use that? You also highlight support for high‑impedance headphones — but what does that translate to in practice? How does it compare to driving the same headphones from a normal device, and does it make any difference for everyday, lower‑impedance models? In short, who is this card actually targeted at?
  • Recent Achievements

    • Dedicated
      Almohandis earned a badge
      Dedicated
    • Dedicated
      JuvenileDelinquent earned a badge
      Dedicated
    • First Post
      DrWankel earned a badge
      First Post
    • Reacting Well
      DrWankel earned a badge
      Reacting Well
    • Week One Done
      Supreme Spray LV earned a badge
      Week One Done
  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      504
    2. 2
      +Edouard
      177
    3. 3
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      89
    4. 4
      Steven P.
      76
    5. 5
      Michael Scrip
      74
  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!