Today we are going to share 4 official Windows XP themes which were either released by Microsoft or were leaked by someone.
The most important and impressive thing about these themes is, the themes don't require any kind of patching. So you can easily install and apply themes without worrying about patching uxtheme.dll file in your system.
So here are the themes:
1. "Embedded" Theme
"Embedded" theme was taken from "Windows Embedded Standard CTP Refresh" edition. Its a modified version of "Royale" theme.
You can download it using following link:
Run the installer and apply the theme using Desktop Properties.
2. "Zune" Theme
"Zune" theme was released by Microsoft to provide its new portable player "Zune" like feeling in Windows XP. Its also based on "Royale" theme.
You can download it using following link:
Run the installer and apply the theme using Desktop Properties.
3. "Royale Noir" Theme
"Royale Noir" theme is a darkened version of "Royale" theme. It was developed as a black version of "Royale" theme but was never released by Microsoft as it was not perfect and contained a few issues like color mismatch.
You can download it using following link:
4. "Royale" or "Energy Blue" or "Media Center" Theme
Royale theme was created for Windows Media Center Edition 2005 and Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. This theme is a combination of blue and green colors.
You can download it using following link:
As usual run the installer and apply the theme using Desktop Properties.
Lets mention again, all above themes are official Windows XP themes and can be applied without patching anything in your system. So go ahead and check them out. ;)
This article was posted by VG in following section: Windows XP, Windows XP Themes.
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Ralf
It's Really Great Theme I enjoy it !!!!!!
Kane
awesome themes!
Thankz VG
Kane
awesome themes!
Thankz VG
samuel
wow zune is the coolest, never thought will be easier, just simple automatic steps on my dell d600 and its zune in seconds!!
AMDFAN
All I keep getting is that blue Zune or the orange start button. Not noir and even when I want the all in one package I cant get that so wtf!!?? And why is noir looking dark green on the screen shots when its sup[posed to be black?
Royale Theme
It's looks awesome, royale theme really is one of the best themes have been made for windows xp, Thanks VG
OKT
very nice..
ariya from iran
thanks for your beautiful themes!