My paints ribbon has gone all strange.

[Hydranoid1996]

Here's a screenshot of my paint

Can you help me fix it

 

[Gornot]

Hi,
did you by any chance patch some system files to enable third-party themes to be used in Windows 7? Cause this surely looks like it.

 

[Hydranoid1996]

I'm not sure, I'm not exactly an expert in this area which is why I've asked for some help.

 

[t-4-2]

Here's a screenshot of my paint

Can you help me fix it

Which one to fix ?
Send the access toolbar to the top instead at the bottom ?

The Shapes section ?

 

[t-4-2]

This is how mine looks like ....

 

[Hydranoid1996]

Thats how It used to be but I don't know what happened to it :S

 

[t-4-2]

Thats how It used to be but I don't know what happened to it :S

Can you be specific ?

What is wrong with your Paint.

Your screenshot looks ok to me. It looks almost like mine except the Shapes section.

 

[t-4-2]

Thats how It used to be but I don't know what happened to it :S

Can you be specific ?

What is wrong with your Paint.

Your screenshot looks ok to me. It looks almost like mine except the Shapes section.

You mean the ribbon's white background ?

 

[Hydranoid1996]

Yes

 

[t-4-2]

Yes

2 suggestions :

1. If it is a recent problem, do a system restore. Pick the date when your paint ribbon has the proper colour as your restore point.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html

2. If system restore does not solve it, do a system file check. See if it will find any corrupt files and repair them if possible.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

 

[Hydranoid1996]

Thanks, Im just doing the sfc /scannow thing, I'll let you know if it works or not

 

[t-4-2]

Thanks, Im just doing the sfc /scannow thing, I'll let you know if it works or not

I have a feeling you skipped system restore suggestion. Yes ?

 

[Hydranoid1996]

Yes, ii Always forget to set restore points and I know that I've had this problem for a long time.

 

[t-4-2]

Yes, ii Always forget to set restore points and I know that I've had this problem for a long time.

How long is long time ?

For your information only .....
The system also creates restore points periodically.
Why don't you start a system restore, and have a look at the list of restore points ?
If there are more restore points than shown on the list, check the box that says " Show more restore points ".
As long as you pick a date BEFORE the problem started, that will be your restore point.

P.S. If you cannot find the proper restore point, you don't have to go through the system restore routine.
Just click Cancel.

 

[Hydranoid1996]

There is no restore point before the problem started

 

[t-4-2]

There is no restore point before the problem started

Sounds like sfc /scannow also fails you ?

 

[Hydranoid1996]

Ye :/

 

[t-4-2]

Ye :/

Sorry to hear that. I don't know how to fix your Paint issue.

2 suggestions :

1. Move on to Snipping Tool which is included in your Win 7 Home Premium.
Paint is a rudimentary program anyway.
How to use Snipping Tool
How to Use the Snipping Tool in Vista - Vista Forums

2. Install a FREE software called Picpick. I use it and I love it.
It is the " free " version of the SnagIt 10 which will cost $50.
Pickpic works almost like SnagIt .... very versatile .
PicPick - Download

How to use Picpick
How to Capture Screens with PicPick - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

 

[Hydranoid1996]

Thanks for your help anyway

 

[t-4-2]

Thanks for your help anyway

You have read my 2 suggestions ?