If you are facing menu cut-off problem in Start menu, then take a look at this link.
Its a Windows XP port of "Vista Black Theme for Vista".
Download Link
Alternate Download Link
HOW TO USE:
1. In the downloaded pack, you'll get 2 folders:
=> Fonts (This folder contains Segoe UI fonts required for the theme. Copy them to "%windir%\Fonts" folder.)
=> Theme (This folder contains the main theme.)
2. Copy all contents in "Theme" folder to "%windir%\Resources\Themes\" folder.
3. Now you can set the theme using Desktop Properties.
4. Also make sure you have patched the "uxtheme.dll" file to allow 3rd party visual styles, if its not patched, then download and run the UXtheme Patcher from here:
For XP SP3 Users - Download UXTheme Patcher
For XP SP2 Users - Download UXTheme Patcher
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kalesco
Hi, I love this theme - but... I don't like that it is also skinning office and other software. I don't like the serif font and its size. is there a way to apply the theme/visual style without changing the font?
VG
^^ Hi Kalesco
It doesnt skin Office. Actually its a minus point of all 3rd party themes. But there is a trick to get the blue color in Office back which you can read in "Microsoft Office" section.
Also you can change the font as following:
Desktop Properties -> Appearance -> Advanced
Ben
Hey, I've been commenting on this skin on DevaintAr, thought I wouldn't quadruple post there lol.
As I've said, its a very nice skin, but some things go slightly wrong.
I like to have the maximize, minimize and close buttons small on my computer, however, the theme does not have icons for maximize, minimize, restore etc., except for close.
I did attempt to edit the skin with StyleXP etc., but that program doesn't agree with me hahaha.
I'm sure others, as well as myself would be greatful if these would be included. In fact, if you don't want to make the icons, i've already produced some keeping similar to the Vista theme
hahaha.
Also, i noticed for some reason with the 'group tasks items' on the taskbar has gone array too. For example, for some reason Mozilla Firfox was grouped with My Documents, My Computer, My Pictures and other folders
.
Anyway, great skin, and I hope to get a reply.
VG
^^ Thanks for your comments.
I'll keep your suggestions in my mind and will try to release an updates version whenever I get time.
Bryan
Hi,
How do I replace the old shellstyle.dll with the new one?
DarK Fire
Hey dude
i cant install the UX patch file. its says i cant nstall this file kos its containg windows NT .so what can i do now..
reply me asap
thanx
Hasan
VG
^^ You didnt mention the exact error message but I think it must be the error related to "I386" folder.
Read the error message carefully and if it says "I386" folder exists or something like that, note down the exact path of the folder and goto the same path and rename the folder to some other name and then try to run the patch again.
Mark M
Hi
Real nice theme, I have been looking for a decent black theme for XP for ages.
I have a small issue though, I like my title bars small (~17) but I can't set it that small, as the graphics for the minimise/restore buttons disappear. It works fine for ~23 which is a lil bigger than I want, but it not too bad.
Can I make it any smaller without losing the look?
Also, I have a great looking black taskbar, but all my windows have a light blue title bar?
I have VistaVG Black set as a theme and VistaVG/Aero32(48) set as the appearance but I satill see light blue colours in the title bars.
I think I am doing something real daft, so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Mark M
Philpot
Very awesome theme
. I finally have something to go with my browser and background pic, thanks bud.
VG
^^ My pleasure.