custom start menu themes invisible

kyler211

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when i downloaded some themes that gave the start menu a bg image the start menu becomes invisible

i dont mind it since i have most shortcuts i need in my desktop anyway, but its annoying and i really wanna see the epic start menu :p
thought if i revert to the old themes its completely fine
 

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I just tried those 2 themes and they work fine for me. Are you sure you are choosing the right theme in Personalization.

Jerry
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waaah?
im pretty sure im choosing the correct 1
which windows do u have?
i saw that people with sp1 (same as me) had problems with this too :/
 

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I have SP1 installed.

Like I said earlier it looks like you are using Windows Basic theme, does the default Aero theme work?

Jerry
 

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O_O aero isnt working
 

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aha i fixed it, when i patched the dll's my video card became incompatible with aero for some reason, i just restored the patches then tada :D. thx for the help
 

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ok new problem

Why the hell is it so bright? O_O

nvm :p it was due to my full glass, my text color was the same as the bg color

EDIT:

and the start menu why is it like that O_O

 
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aha i fixed it, when i patched the dll's my video card became incompatible with aero for some reason, i just restored the patches then tada :D. thx for the help
Good to here.



ok new problem

Why the hell is it so bright? O_O

nvm :p it was due to my full glass, my text color was the same as the bg color

EDIT:

and the start menu why is it like that O_O

I don't know, you should contact the theme maker and ask.

Jerry
 

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Motherboard
CLEVO P170EM
Memory
12 GB
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(1) Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (2) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M
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(1) Realtek High Definition Audio (2) Intel(R) Display Aud
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aha i fixed it, when i patched the dll's my video card became incompatible with aero for some reason, i just restored the patches then tada :D. thx for the help
Good to here.



ok new problem

Why the hell is it so bright? O_O

nvm :p it was due to my full glass, my text color was the same as the bg color

EDIT:

and the start menu why is it like that O_O

I don't know, you should contact the theme maker and ask.

Jerry

kk thx for the help
 

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You're Welcome
 

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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
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(1) Samsung 860 EVO 500GB(OS) (1) Samsung 860 EVO 500GB(Data)
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Backlite
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MSE, Malwarebytes Pro
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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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