[Windows 7] Theme will not save correctly

When I change any part of a theme in my Windows 7 x64 installation the changes WILL take effect, but the preview pane at the bottom of the personalization remains unchanged.

this means I cannot save a theme or share it.
can anyone help me with this, becuase not being able to keep a custom theme is quite irritating

Bongo said:

Welcome to the Seven Forums
Have a look at these 2 tutorials is see if they help
Jerry
Theme - Change or Save
Theme Pack - Create, Save, Install, and Delete

thanks for the response, but that info doesn't help me.

Did you try patching your files first:

Universal Theme Patcher for Windows 7 - Universal theme patcher - Windows 7 Download

As you mentioned "custom" theme but I don't know if you meant custom by taskbar color/transparency or a third party one.

Bongo said:

Do Option 2 of this tutorial it will not harm any data or programs you have installed.
Jerry
SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

I came across your answer while problem solving a similar issue and your suggestion allowed the system checker to resolve issues I wasn't aware of.

Thank you :)