Enable Hidden Themes

I don't know if anyone has posted similar so i'll post anyway

I've found out how to apply the hidden global themes. For example I have the 'United Kingdom' theme accessible from the Personalize (right-click desktop) option as seen in [Pic1]. I have found all the native themes for Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States & South Africa.

SEE ALSO: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1176-themes-regional.html

Step 1, in explorer, change folder & search options as shown in [Pic2]

Step 2, in explorer, navigate to C:\Windows\globalization\MCT as shown in [Pic3]. Here you will see multiple directories, in the search bar type 'theme' and you will be presented with a list of findings. Ignore the directories and highlight the theme files, right-click & select copy (quick key Ctrl+C).

Step 3, still in explorer, navigate to C:\Windows\Resources\Themes as shown in [Pic4]. Then right-click & select paste (quick key Ctrl+V), UAC will ask confirmation if enabled, just continue.

Step 4, change the folder & search options back to default & close explorer. Then right-click the desktop & you will see that there are now 5 new themes under Installed Themes as shown in [Pic5].

NOTE: You will no boubt already have 1 of the above mentioned themes so you can just choose not to copy it in step 2. If this is the case then Step 4 will show 4 Installes Themes.

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Updated Info:

I have located the registry key which controls which global themes are shown within 'Aero Themes'. If you right-click the desktop you only get 1 global theme based on your location (United Kingdom, South Africa, United States, Canada & Australia).

There is a very simple method with which to add all the above to the 'Aero Themes' section rather than as 'Installed Themes'. Just run regedit and navigate to

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\InstalledThemes\MCT

an add the following string values (edit->new->string value)

1, C:\Windows\Globalization\MCT\MCT-AU\Theme\AU.Theme
2, C:\Windows\Globalization\MCT\MCT-CA\Theme\CA.Theme
3, C:\Windows\Globalization\MCT\MCT-GB\Theme\GB.Theme
4, C:\Windows\Globalization\MCT\MCT-US\Theme\US.Theme
5, C:\Windows\Globalization\MCT\MCT-ZA\Theme\ZA.Theme

   Note

1 of these will already be listed in your registry, just add the 4 that aren't

Now, whenever you richt-click the desktop & Personalize, you will have the above listed themes showing as 'Aero Themes'.

New Regional Themes:

Microsoft now has the themes available for download Here

Thanks to SeattleMike for the link

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thanks for these

are wallpapers or themes

ollie007 said:

are wallpapers or themes

Click to expand...

They're both.

You only need to copy the theme files.

hmm, i now have the extra 7106 wallpapers & themes (in the correct directories) but i'm not sure on the max upload limit on this site. The file is just over 7MB so if a moderator is watching maybe you could answer.

Cheers

rapishare or mediafire

I've not got an account

hmmm no need LOL

Orbital Shark, I don't know if this would be easier but if you navigate to Windows > Globalization and have folder options set to show hidden files....if you type in the search box "*.theme" (star)(dot)(theme) they will come right up and just double click each one. That will install them too. FYI.

That's true...But i'm a geek so any deviation from the norm is good for me LOL. Also, would you have thought to look there in the first place?

Well the Chinese edition of 7106 has a unique theme not found in the MCT folder.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAHOh3Uq2mU"]YouTube - Windows 7 Hidden Themes! By TechOutsider[/ame]

By the way did you manage to sort those themes out regarding china. It would be nice if they are as you describe them.

Yeah, i've got the files for the Chinese 1, i just don't know if i can upload the zip file here. It's just over 7 meg.

Just pictures of the Great Wall and some tourists hotspots in Beijing.

Here is the zip file, it's got the original folders

windows\globalization\MCT\MCT-CN & MCT-KR
windows\resources\themes

hope it uploads ok


Download

Yes thank you very much my friend, I shall begin downloading now. Cheers

EDIT: Thanks mate they work and look great. Here's a scooby snack.

EDIT again: wont let me rep you. It says I gotta spread the love.

You're welcome

I'm also going to start work on the themes that are missing in 7077 but were present in other builds (if any, i'll look more in depth).

how fast do the wallpapers rotate?