Win 7 Themes Problem

[pesokow]

Hi everyone;
I'm new here and I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this.
I recently downloaded a theme pack from Microsoft's website, although when I tried to run it, I got an error saying "This edition of windows doesn't support themes."!
I don't really understand why I'm getting such error, I'm using an HP Pavilion dv6 - 1330et laptop.
Can anyone help, please?

 

[not so gray matter]

Depending on which version of Windows 7 you're using, you may not have access to certain features. To browse the features each version allows you to use, see the link below...

Windows 7 editions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

To find out which version of Windows 7 you're using:
Start > Right Click Computer > Properties

 

[sergiogarcia9]

Well, if the information about your OS you have entered earlier is correct, then it doesn't make sence
Can you link us to that theme you got the error with?
Only Windows 7 Starter can't apply other themes than default aero from what i know. Home Premium should be able to.

 

[pesokow]

Oh, my mistake apparently I'm using Windows 7 Home Basic. I've mixed it with my old laptop which it was Windows Vista Home Premium.
So, Win 7 Basic doesn't support themes?

 

[sergiogarcia9]

No it does not. Doens't even support the original Aero theme
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/14422-compare-windows-7-editions.html

 

[pesokow]

Awww
Then I suppose I should install Home Premium, or maybe Professional. If only I could find an install cd >.<