In this tutorial, I'll tell you how to install a Styler toolbar skin in XP explorer? Many times we download a styler skin but can't find a way to install and use it.
As you all know about my "VistaVG Ultimate" theme for Windows XP which can make Windows XP look-a-like Vista:
Download VistaVG Ultimate Theme for Windows XP
In this theme pack, I have included a styler skin "VistaVG" which adds a toolbar similar to Vista explorer toolbar having back, forward buttons along with addressbar and searchbar in XP explorer.
Many visitors don't find themselves comfortable in installing and applying this styler skin, so I'm posting a detailed tutorial with screenshots which will help you in applying Styler toolbar skins:
1. First of all install "Styler" if you have not installed it yet. You can download it from following link:
2. Install it and log off.
3. Now open Explorer window and right-click on toolbar. Now enable "Styler Toolbar" option and disable other options like Standard Buttons, Address Bar, Links:
4. Now copy the styler skin folder to following directory:
C:\Program Files\Styler\TB\skins\Styler's
Here C: is the drive where Windows is installed. Change it if your Windows is installed in some other partition.
5. Now click on the "Floppy" icon in Styler toolbar:
6. And select "Skin -> Styler's -> skin_name" (In our case the skin name will be VistaVG).
7. It'll look like as following:
8. If you want to remove Menubar also, then double-click on Styler's icon in System Tray:
9. It'll open Styler Options window. Go to "Toolbar" tab and enable "Hide Menubar" options:
10. That's it. Now you'll get the same Vista Explorer look in your XP Explorer:
This article was posted in Windows XP, XP Themes.
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VG
^^ Did you restart or log off your Windows after installing Styler?
vista rules
its great, but whenever i try to enable the styler toolbar it doesn't work. it doesn't even tick its checkbox. please help me
VG
^^ Unlock the toolbar and drag-n-drop the Styler toolbar to below the addressbar or other toolbar. I think its enabled but not visible.
schidz
a have a problem on installing the Styler. i cant find the directory C:\Program Files\Styler.so what should i do?
VG
^^ Have you installed Styler?
vista rules
VG, i've tried that. but the checkbox still dosen't tick nor does the styler toolbar work. also ive tried the QT Address Bar installation but it dosen't work. i'm full administrator
VG
^^ I think there is some restriction in your system. Open regedit and goto:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Now in right-side pane, you'll see some keys. Post their name here.
Mick
I can't get rid of the "Folders" explorer bar on the left, it always overrides the nice green menu. Even when I turn it off the folders bar always comes back when I open a new window
I also don't see the cool big bottom bar with the big folder on the left.
Can somebody help plz
VG
^^ Try following:
Open regedit and goto:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell
In right-side pane, delete "Default" key. It should fix the Explorer problem.
Mick
I don't see subfolder \shell
there's only a subfolder \PersistentHandler