I need confirmation regarding customization

am7

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hello.. i've been browsing a thorough research on how to install a custom 3rd party themes on my laptop.. i did a few research such as how to make a restore and set a backup system just in case something go WRONG :confused: this is because installing custom themes involve "modification" of a few .dll files and such in the 'windows' folder.. when i'm all set.. something did go WRONG :cry: and have to use my restore point a few times and the last time i did i even have to use my Backup as my restore point was somehow corrupted when i tried restoring :shock: now everything went back to normal and i plan to try another attempt.. but something bugs my mind.. so here's the question:


  • when i do change my themes to 3rd party custom.. will that affect my system in the long term..? i just figured i dnt want to some day come across a time when i start my laptop and a message like "program can't start because .dll files is missing" :confused:

  • also.. i would like to know how can i restore my default files that i have "modified" because of the custom themes? just in case i want to return to the default settings :)

  • then i would also like to know when installing the custom themes.. does that include all the orbs and the folders or do i have to do that separately?
these are the questions that i've been trying to get an answer but i've got none.. hope someone can help me with these or i'm better off not installing any custom themes at all.. :geek:
 

My Computer

OS
windows 7 home premium 64 bit
when i do change my themes to 3rd party custom.. will that affect my system in the long term..? i just figured i dnt want to some day come across a time when i start my laptop and a message like "program can't start because .dll files is missing"
No
also.. i would like to know how can i restore my default files that i have "modified" because of the custom themes? just in case i want to return to the default settings
Use this http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html
then i would also like to know when installing the custom themes.. does that include all the orbs and the folders or do i have to do that separately
No you need to do it.

Use this Tutorial http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/34579-enabling-custom-themes-windows-7-a.html

And some theme have system files to change back & forward buttoms the look of the clock start orb ect. you do not need to change them but you can for the look you need to take ownership of them files use this http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1911-take-ownership-shortcut.html

Or you can do this
Right click on the file and go to 'properties'.
Click on the 'security' tab.
Click 'Advanced'.
Click on the 'Owner' tab.
Click 'Edit'.
Select your user and click OK.
Click OK on the next box.
Then OK on the final box.

Now right click on the file again and go to 'Properties'
Click on the 'security' tab.
Click 'Edit'.
Select 'Users'.
In the bottom part of the box, tick the box to allow 'Full Control'
Click OK then OK again on the last box.

You now own that file and have full permissions over it.

Now simply right click and 'rename' the extension of the file to .BAK
Then paste in your replacement file.
BUT MAKE A BACKUP MAKE RESTORE POINT & IMAGE YOUR DRIVE IF YOU CAN
Jerry
 

My Computer

Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Sager NP9170
OS
Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3630QM CPU @ 2.40GHz
Motherboard
CLEVO P170EM
Memory
12 GB
Graphics Card(s)
(1) Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (2) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M
Sound Card
(1) Realtek High Definition Audio (2) Intel(R) Display Aud
Monitor(s) Displays
17.3
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
(1) Samsung 860 EVO 500GB(OS) (1) Samsung 860 EVO 500GB(Data)
Keyboard
Backlite
Antivirus
MSE, Malwarebytes Pro
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
DESKTOP: Custom-built.
OS: Win 10 Pro x64.
CASE: Rosewill R5.
CPU: Intel I5 4670K CPU @ 3.40GHz.
CPU COOLER: Cool Master Hyper 212 EVO.
MOTHERBOARD: Asus Z87-A.
MEMORY: Kingston HyperX 2x4 GB.
GPU: Nvidia Geforce 650 TI.
PSU: Corsair TX750.
DRIVES: (1) Samsung 840 120 GB SSD (2) Western Digital blue 500 GB 7200 RPM.
thanks for the reply jerry.. :) with these doubts remove i now can install the custom themes.. thanks again :D
 

My Computer

OS
windows 7 home premium 64 bit
Your welcome if you have any problems just ask
& Welcome to The Seven Forums
Jerry
 

My Computer

Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Sager NP9170
OS
Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3630QM CPU @ 2.40GHz
Motherboard
CLEVO P170EM
Memory
12 GB
Graphics Card(s)
(1) Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (2) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M
Sound Card
(1) Realtek High Definition Audio (2) Intel(R) Display Aud
Monitor(s) Displays
17.3
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
(1) Samsung 860 EVO 500GB(OS) (1) Samsung 860 EVO 500GB(Data)
Keyboard
Backlite
Antivirus
MSE, Malwarebytes Pro
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
DESKTOP: Custom-built.
OS: Win 10 Pro x64.
CASE: Rosewill R5.
CPU: Intel I5 4670K CPU @ 3.40GHz.
CPU COOLER: Cool Master Hyper 212 EVO.
MOTHERBOARD: Asus Z87-A.
MEMORY: Kingston HyperX 2x4 GB.
GPU: Nvidia Geforce 650 TI.
PSU: Corsair TX750.
DRIVES: (1) Samsung 840 120 GB SSD (2) Western Digital blue 500 GB 7200 RPM.
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