Since Windows XP SP3 Final version has been released, most of the people are using it in their systems. If you are also using SP3 in Windows XP and unable to use 3rd party themes, then download this new UXtheme Patcher:
Download Windows XP SP3 UXtheme Patcher
Run the EXE file and click on "Patch" button. It'll take a few seconds and then you can restart your system to take effect.
This patcher works in SP3 RTM version only. If you are using SP3 Beta or RC version, then I'll advise you to not use this patcher. You can download the required patched "UXtheme.dll" file from following link and then copy it to "%windir%\System32" folder using "Replacer":
Download Patched UXtheme.dll File
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VG
^^ All Beta and RC versions contain timebomb so you can't use them forever. If you are still using SP3 in your system, it means its RTM. You can check the timebomb time by providing "winver" command in RUN dialog box.
jtk
I've used the replacer to try to patched the .dll file for Style XP & got the Theme I was using before I installed the SP3. But I still can't 'enable' the Style XP programme to change my themes and things. How do I fix this?
VG
^^ It seems StyleXP doesnt work in SP3.
Kiween Jain
Nice website~!
Zyco
Hi VG, how do I know if my SP3 is an SP3 RTM?
Also, does this Patcher require my computer to lose important system files like the last patcher i used (http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=308905)? Because that seriously messed up my comp's "Run DLL as an App" program..
Thanks so much
VG
^^ You can check the version using "winver" command in RUN dialog box.
Zyco
Ok great! And does the patch require the system to lose any windows files?
VG
^^ No.
Ray
Warning, this file seems to be infected with a virus of some sort. My AV detected it as Win32.Worm.Sohanad.
Zyco
the one from neowin.com or from VG??