Problems with installation custom theme on Windows 7

[MilAnno]

I tried to install new theme to Windows 7 by instructions found in folder with theme. NOTICE: This was not Aero theme, this was Windows 7 Basic theme but with different color schemes.

After installation - theme was shown, but I was not able to click on "My Computer" (like frozen icons), or enter in any folder. I was able only to start programs...


Now I will try to explain what I was doing during installation:

This is copy from instructions note:

FIRST OPEN THE FOLDER - UXTHEME PATCH
RIGHT CLICK "UniversalThemePatcher-x86
RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR
PRESS ALL OF THE "PATCH" BUTTONS
RESTART YOUR PC
(Done by me on my computer without problems)

PRESS "TAKEOWNERSHIP"
Press YES to Install
(Done by me on my computer without problems)

GO TO DIRECTORY
C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\Aero
Find aero.msstyles
RIGHT CLICK - Take Ownership
(Done by me on my computer without problems)

Remember to apply the Theme Pack!
(NOT DONE BY ME)

Now Replace The aero.msstyle file with the one of your choosing.
Log off. Log back in. If no changes restart.
(Done by me - problems noticed)

After that (fortunately) .RAR archive was on Desktop. In that archive I started again "UniversalThemePatcher-x86" and there I restored Patched files.

After restart - everything was normal, but now I have only classic theme (like on Windows 2000) and when I want to change another system just apply other wallpaper.

How to solve this problem with themes

P.S. Screenshot of files in folder:

 

[zigzag3143]

I tried to install new theme to Windows 7 by instructions found in folder with theme. NOTICE: This was not Aero theme, this was Windows 7 Basic theme but with different color schemes.

After installation - theme was shown, but I was not able to click on "My Computer" (like frozen icons), or enter in any folder. I was able only to start programs...


Now I will try to explain what I was doing during installation:

This is copy from instructions note:

FIRST OPEN THE FOLDER - UXTHEME PATCH
RIGHT CLICK "UniversalThemePatcher-x86
RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR
PRESS ALL OF THE "PATCH" BUTTONS
RESTART YOUR PC
(Done by me on my computer without problems)

PRESS "TAKEOWNERSHIP"
Press YES to Install
(Done by me on my computer without problems)

GO TO DIRECTORY
C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\Aero
Find aero.msstyles
RIGHT CLICK - Take Ownership
(Done by me on my computer without problems)

Remember to apply the Theme Pack!
(NOT DONE BY ME)

Now Replace The aero.msstyle file with the one of your choosing.
Log off. Log back in. If no changes restart.
(Done by me - problems noticed)

After that (fortunately) .RAR archive was on Desktop. In that archive I started again "UniversalThemePatcher-x86" and there I restored Patched files.

After restart - everything was normal, but now I have only classic theme (like on Windows 2000) and when I want to change another system just apply other wallpaper.

How to solve this problem with themes

P.S. Screenshot of files in folder:

Is there a slim chance you have a backup from before the problem that we can restore from?

Ken

 

[MilAnno]

No.

EDIT: Is there possibility (for example) to get from you - your original files and replace with them mine - damaged?

 

[scoopeeedoo]

Hi!

If i understand well, you REPLACE the aero.msstyle...? :huh:
Please tell me where you learned to do that, i'll never go... :sarc:
Just patch your system (UniversalthemePatcher) then COPY the theme you wish in the theme directory (C:\Windows\Resources\Themes), then double clic the "X.theme" file (X is the name of your theme) or go to the personalization section (right_clic on desktop, last line) and select it there...

Do you need the original "aero.msstyle"...? (you have to extract it, of course... )

I hope this helps... good luck!

 

[Arc]

+1 ,Scoop pal !!

And MilAnno, as your computer is fixed, (I hope replacing the original Aero provided by Scoop will fix it), At first http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/663-backup-complete-computer-create-image-backup.html , so that it could be easily restored in need . Dont forget it.

And if you dont have the Wndows 7 installation DVD, Download Windows 7 System Recovery Discs — The NeoSmart Files , for your OS version .

Before doing these two, it is not really safe to mess with system files.

 

[MilAnno]

@Arc
thanks for useful advice and link for tutorial



@scoopeeedoo

Thank you very much for aero file!

I solved problem Now all themes works (aero & basic)

Can you tell me how to install theme on system without problems (step by step)?

This is theme that I want to install: http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&global=1&q=Windows+7+Basic+Modified+Theme#/d1s8yev

 

[scoopeeedoo]

As i said above : "Just patch your system (UniversalthemePatcher) then COPY the theme you wish in the theme directory (C:\Windows\Resources\Themes), then double clic the "X.theme" file (X is the name of your theme) or go to the personalization section (right_clic on desktop, last line) and select it there..."
That's simple but if you need more, check this : http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/28377-theme-how-apply-custom-themes.html?filter[2]=Appearance%20Personalize

btw, i'm glad you solved your prob'!!!

 

[scoopeeedoo]

Warning! I saw the theme you wanna install is called "aero" : big mistake of the creator!!! (according to me)
I've downloaded it and i'm gonna fix that for you, just wait a couple of minutes please!

 

[MilAnno]

Warning! I saw the theme you wanna install is called "aero" : big mistake of the creator!!! (according to me)
I've downloaded it and i'm gonna fix that for you, just wait a couple of minutes please!

OK Thank you very much!

 

[Arc]

Warning! I saw the theme you wanna install is called "aero" : big mistake of the creator!!! (according to me)
I've downloaded it and i'm gonna fix that for you, just wait a couple of minutes please!

Probably the creator doesn't like default aero, and tried to remove it with the stuff he made.

But we should inform MilAnno and others that it is risky to replace system files, if you dont have a sound knowledge on system files replacing, and if you dont have a complete backup.

Hi MilAnno. The theme installation tutorial link given by Scoop ..... always follow it. And if sometimes any theme needs a different way to install, ask some experienced person to check it first. And , if needed, you may try this tool Windows Themes Installer : Install Windows 7 & Vista themes easily | The Windows Club

 

[scoopeeedoo]

Damn! I've tried the theme and my system doesn't work properly anymore, this is the first time it happens to me with a theme, so i don't advise it to you, buddy!!!

 

[Arc]

Cause that is the system files for build 7000, whereas we use build 7600 . And that is not an aero theme, too. That is a basic theme with shiny parts.

I hope you will fix the problem easily, Scoop

 

[MilAnno]

Damn! I've tried the theme and my system doesn't work properly anymore, this is the first time it happens to me with a theme, so i don't advise it to you, buddy!!!

I will post now on his DeviantArt profile that his theme is destroying peoples computers!!!

Edit: I have posted warning message about bugs on DevianArt page of this theme!

 

[scoopeeedoo]

I'm back and my problem is solved, fortunately (i had to run Seven in safe mode and change the shell files... Ouch!)

It seems like it works now, i tried again and no problem anymore... But it's really not what i saw on DeviantArt... :sarc:
I had a look again and now i understand... This is what the author says :
"Yes its for Windows 7 Only I will upload it in a while, but only the basic theme is modified, and you need windows 7 build 7000 ONLY!"

I run Seven 7600, so...
You can check that by taping in the start menu "winver" and run.

So : if you have a 7000 build (but that would surprise me), use it as it is,
if you have a 7600 build, don't use it...

Last notes :
- i replace the patcher by the "UniversalThemePatcher" which is more universal (as says his name... ), but i think you got it, don't you?
- if you use it and have any problem, just tell me, i stay tuned...

 

[MilAnno]

I have 7600

I will not install this risky theme - not now, when I fixed my system.

And again, scoopeeedoo thank you very much for useful informations!

 

[scoopeeedoo]

No problem, that's what we are here for!!!
See you, MilAnno, and have fun!!!