20 (most) beautiful themes for Windows XP

I wonder why MS locks the theme ?????
I mean if anyone wants Windows to be pretty it would be MS no ?

So is this path "safe" security-wise ?

nice article, i like it.

how do i use these?i downloaded one but i can't figure out how to apply it...

Whoops. Sorry about the last comment. You need to apply a UXTheme patch: http://thirderror.com/unlock-custom-themes-on-windows-xp/

How do I use it? I did download it but just don't have a clue how to apply it... please help

There are great :) Thanks for sharing them

There are also a whole bunch more here.

yeah, I downloaded/installed the uxpatcher, how do i use it to install new themes?

When I try to run uxpatcher it says I have a Windows NT setup folder in C:/programfiles/window/ It says I should take my windows NT disk out of the drive or move that folder somewhere else but I don't see the folder it's talking about and I don't have a Windows NT disk in the drive. It just say's click ok to exit and won't let me proceed, please help I want some eye candy.

I'm sorry it is c:windows/I386 that is supposed to be the location of the file

thanks for sharing it

jasmine celion
cool-hotstuff.blogspot.com

The best theme in the world for shitndows is here:

Download and enjoy!

http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download

Some of theme are very nice, but

Many themes are bloatware that slow down your systems consuming loads of RAM, messing up the registry and very hard to remove completely!

And, what this the point to make a crappy operating system like windows look like another one?

pretty cool,
i dont mind having the default theme,
but i really like the Media center 2005 theme, when i have changed the icons.

this is a mess!

I like to use the Royale Theme by Microsoft

pic:
http://img26.picoodle.com/data/img26/3/8/18/f_RoyaleThemem_647876e.jpg

download:
http://rapidshare.com/files/138272825/RoyaleThemeForXP.exe

Hey this is awesome!! I've been trying to figure this out for ages :P Thanks a ton!

litestep.

well i m sorry kaushik but friend when i downloaded n installed as u prescribed ..i couldn't get the look of "Leopard X - Another Mac theme with a slightly darker look" theme as shown in the upper picture...ya there r changes but not exactly as shown in the pic ..it's merely a slight change like side bars n all that but the way it shows in the pic ..it doesn't so can u plz help me out that how i change to such a look as it is shown in "Leopard X - Another Mac theme with a slightly darker look" theme exactly....thanks a lot

when i double click on the icon it says unsupported OS detected. how do i fix this!

uxtheme multipatcher 6.0

i liked all the themes i downloaded.thankz alot

Great collection of themes
best i have seen yet.
and they all work (fairly well)

good job

Very nice collection. Although I have to say vista looks more and more like OS X everytime I see what designers are doing with the themes.

Hi, pls tell me how to get that Leopard theme working..its not showing the way it should..Pls tell me step by step...my email is web_beauty1@yahoo.com

i have good experience about this web site

better then other web sites

so i'm satisfy

MAN I am so lost lots of beutiful themes but i customized one is cool earth themeand lots of glowing fonts and animating startmenu, diffrent control panel!!!!

Looks like i'm only one who think that windows xp default theme and wallpaper are best EVER.

hi, can i use these themes with window blinds???

How do I use it? I did download it but just don't have a clue how to apply it... please help

How do I get the dock to work like on a mac?

hey how would i instal it....wer is a systemroot

Installing?

Theme: Move the Dream LH folder to %SystemRoot%\WINDOWS\Resources
Styler Sklin: Move the folders to %SystemRoot%\ProgramsFiles\Styler\TB\skins\Styler's

Recommendations:

-Disable ShellStyle in FolderOptions and leave only the Styler enabled.

-Use Styler to hide the Menubar (Explorer)

not geeting tis inf....can any explain it

very beautiful themes

ok sorry im a noob but im having trouble... i installed the patch but the themes dont come with folders, its just a rar file. what am i doing wrong?

I installed the UNTheme thing but i cant do the theme.Whenever i click on it, the preview of it is the same theme with a gray background.

For the Aurum skin, does anyone know where I can get the background for it. It looks like gray and copper aurora lights. I just absolutely love it would appreciate it if anyone knew where I could find it. By the way, awesome skins. My favorite is Aurum. (no surprise there)

how to apply this themes

Anyone having trouble using these themes should read this. MAny of these themes were designed with "cheater" software allowing the designer to cut corners. To install the theme, you will need to purchase one of many shareware automated theme changers available. If you do not have that software, you will need to 1.) make sure your download contains a theme file, not just a visual styles file. 2.) When you try your new theme after placing it in your Windows fileset, and it doesn't work, then the dll file was incorrectly configured by the designer. Really the only way to get around the problems many of you are describing is to download executable installation files for themes ONLY!

To the person having trouble with the RAR files, you need an RAR archiving utility to open the files. Free downloads or 7zip, Filzip, or others are available from many sources.

how does one create there own theme

Can someone please explain how to apply Leopard X theme?? Which programs do you need to achieve the look like in the picture?

Does anybody know?

When I try to run uxpatcher it says I have a Windows NT setup folder in C:/programfiles/window/ It says I should take my windows NT disk out of the drive or move that folder somewhere else but I don't see the folder it's talking about and I don't have a Windows NT disk in the drive. It just say's click ok to exit and won't let me proceed, please help !!

by installing styler.exe in ubuntu.zip u can set leopad theme


http://www.deviantart.com/download/58336736/Ubuntu_XP_by_ShamusHand.zip

One of your best theme "Wood Visual Styles" is "file not found" now. Please reupload again. THANKS.

i know how to make these themes work...win xp

1. Extract fold to windows/Resources/themes.
2. Open the folder you want and click the "WINDOWS VISUAL STYLE FILE" and just click apply..cheers

thx the themes rock i downloaded all of theme only one that dont work is vista

Can anyone please tell me how I can apply that clock with mini wallpaper underneath it onto desktop in VistaPerfection theme?
Thanks.

i have some tips who downloaded this themes.. if u hav a problem installing this themes try the tune up utilities 2008 or others to install the themes.. on the tune up styler u can install the themes without using patcher.. thats all.. i hope this help..

i downloaded the file, installed the UxPatcher, extracted the folder to the same download file
Then copied it to C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes\..
i couldn't find it under apperance - windows & buttons.


under which folder is the .msstyles and shellstyle.dll ?

hi
I just downloaded and applied leopard x... My computer looks so cool...

Great post with great Themes. I am using Aurum myself, and couldn't be happier. Got a Thumbs Up on StumbleUpon from me! Good Job.

this is the best site for the themes of windows xp

to Kausik: i tried all your instructions posted here, from downloading the Uxtheme patcher, and copying the folder in C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes folder but still i cannot find in Appearance: windows and buttons ,the themes that i want to apply, i always saw the windows classic there.

its weird I downloaded "DUO" but I don't have the background image like it show does any one have it??? Help would be much appreciated!

PS. THE THEMES HERE ARE BEAUTIFUL

Ahhhhhh! Thats too bad!
Thanks for the fast reply!

Nice

i hav downloaded this theme but how to apply this on computer screen

Wow great themes! Thanks!

Swat Khan
http://www.yo-swat.com

Anybody have a link to the best looking theme.

Wood Visual Styles ?

stupid directions!

hi.. thanks for great themes.. does anyone knw where i can get some great wallpapers or the wallpapers in these screencaps

thanks a lot for the cool themes..they r really awesome..

thank you! That looks like a great resource

i'll be sure to bookmark your blog

Hey, Nice article. I tried Windows Blinds first , but that is a trial version and that too it looks complicated. Your theme links are nice, so that we can download direct. I installed VistaPerfection X4, and hola! it worked. But I also tried Zune theme, which of course is from Microsoft and felt that is better. So I stuck to Zune. Initially i faced problem with Uxtheme patcher, as i chose Winxp sp3 patcher, which contain only the .dll file. But then i read the comments and downloaded the universal patcher and it worked. If you got any more doubts regarding patching, follow this article which has screen shots. http://www.thirderror.com/unlock-custom-themes-on-windows-xp/. Also for more Windows information check my blog http://beware-microsoft.blogspot.com

How to install leopard x theme....? I tried but it doesn't look like on picture... Please....

Amazing article....I have been thinking of changing the XP themes since ages...but couldn't do so. However, this article just solved my issue.Thanks...
Also I would suggest if you could include the comment # 5 by Jason ....as it really made unlocking thing simple

wow, this is very beautiful themes. and this is very usefull for me.

thank you admin.

The only theme I'd like to use (wood visual styles) doesn't work anymore lol. Keep lookin' for a wood style.

What a mess. it defaulted me to windows Classic, and cant go back!!

can someone tell me any site for more themes of movies ....my e-mail is rohit.singh.sirohi@gmail.com

Thanks a lot.^^

hi,

thanks a ton for these cool themes, I installed UxPatcher, and followed the instructions as given in the post, but I dont find the shell folder in the downloads .. so its not working,..where is the shell folder?

awesome man ..........
u people just toooooo god in making these themes

nice job keep it up man

..dude...hpw do i install it???
i placed one older in Resources as instructed.
but there is no "styler" folder in system root?Program Files as the readme says....plzplzplzplzplzplzplzplz HELP!!!

Also, therez no Styler option in Folder options as the readme says!!

I did it...themes applied..but is there no wallpaper With the theme??

the ubuntu visual style??its gr8...but how do i apply the ubuntu logon screen???PLZZZZZZZZ HELP???

thanks for the themes

please help me the leopard x theme i can't install.. it is said that something in the theme file is missing. i really love this theme.. please help me! thanks alot in advance!!

gOd bLess!

Nice themes. I think many of those themes will not bother you since they are not limited to blue or green. I like Windows XP and hope peoples should not dislike windows also.

Modern Technologies

All the themes R gud.........

I think I like the Aurum one the best, although I usually stick to a wallpaper from my favorite CPU game, such as warcraft or Wow.
-Jack @ Future Gadgets

Vista Perfection looks just like the Vista theme, Wow :P

a very beautiful windows xp thems

thank you...................very much........

for xp sp3 I had to use this http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/SP3-UxTheme-Patcher-Download-98929.html
instead of the recommend patcher which only works through sp2.

Cheers

uu guys are the bomb.........more power to youe elbow...really feeling ya

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thanx 4 sharing!
I was searching 4 sumthng new... and these gotta be the right "search stop" 4 me.
thanx once again!
hope u'll continue sharing the newest on the web!
signin' out
-Cyberion

how to install it??????

How to make this themes?

how do i do this ?? please :S

Too bad I have XP/Service Pack 3 so it doesn't work for me :(
I've tried following the steps but it doesn't quite work the way I wanted it too. Ok, so I've found the shellstyle.dll and put it in my Resources/Themes folder but I can't find the .msstyles anywhere. I've spent like 1 hour looking for it in System32 and some other folders under Windows and still couldn't find it. Perhaps this may be why the theme doesn't work the way it should. I downloaded the VistaPerfection X4 (the Startrek one) and put it into my Themes folder and I see it in the themes drop down menu but when I applied it it doesn't show the space ship. All it showed was a light blue background and everything else stay pretty much the same way as before. Ahhh this is more complicated than I thought it would be.

***Solution on how to get it to work!***

Ok I'm the frustrated guy from the previous post and I'm back with a better and simpler solution, well not really but bare with me here lol.

From what I've learned from experimenting with different ways to get it to work, I found the best way is to just download the UXTheme for service pack 1 or 2 but if you're using a newer computer it is most likely running service pack 3 and that does make a big difference as I have found out through numerous attempts of trial and error. For service pack 3 user you need to download UXTender for this to work. You don't need the .msstyles because as I had found out it is impossible to locate even with a search and the shellstyle.dll should already be there as a default from the built in Windows theme so no need to worry about this part.

Instructions for SP3 user:
(1) Google UXTender and download.
(2) Install it (should take a split second).
(3) Restart computer for it to take affect.
(4) Download your favorite themes and save it under c:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes. Actually you only need to either copy or directly drag only the executable file (either the description says Windows Theme File or Windows Visual Style File either one would work once the UXTender is installed).
(5) Double click on the executable file once you dropped it in the Themes folder and the rest will take care of itself. Well, maybe not but this is where you should be able to figure it out. Ok, fine once you double clicked it depending on what the file type is, it will automatically take you to a screen where you can select the theme if it's a theme file or an Appearance screen if it was a Style File. Select the appropriate file to be display as theme and hit apply and there you have it.

Follow this link if you're still lost:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7n5GXRB3gto&feature=PlayList&p=6D908224898EFF6C&index=2

It's sad that I have to find that out from a kid but oh wel, he's a very bright kid and he will guide you through it. Also, on his right side panel he provided a link to download the latest and greatest in Windows 7 Themes and other cool stuff so check it out.

***Follow up from the previous post***

Note: For best result I recommend downloading Windows 7 Complete Package as it have pretty much everything you would want in a theme, but it doesn't provide "exactly everything" but it's the best one available in my honest opinion. Don't worry I will guide you through how to install the rest of the cool features that I currently have running on my netbook.

(1) UXTender 1.3 download:
http://www.winprj.net/board/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=216&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&sid=bb42998bdc22ff3b66701d74e4002a74

In the middle somewhere there are two links option side by side, one is download and the other is Donate. Click download. You will need this to make the themes work. Once this is downloaded and installed you are in the clear and free to download any themes you like. Keep in mind the install process takes literally a split second so it happen fast so keep an eye on it. Restart your computer after the install and your computer is set to add the themes.

(2) Windows 7 Complete Package:
http://www.crazythemes.com/windows-7-complete-package-for-xp/2477

You would need a Winrar or some other similar program to unzip the file. Google search Winrar if you don't already have it installed.

(3) Go to where you've unzipped Windows 7 Complete Package (usually under My Computer\Your Name\Downloads) and double click it. Once in find the folder that reads "Vista Rain Bar by gavatx" and select executable file "RainbarEn" and install that. It's an application that allow you to display features such as an old-school looking clock, CPU_Ram meter, calendar and other neat and cool stuff. There are other folders but I think it's not as cool as the one mentioned. I only installed the RainbarEn. Feel free to play around and install other features but keep in mind it will waste memory space and eat up RAM so install only the one that you truly like.

Unfortunately this Windows 7 package doesn't have the cool looking scrolling task bar thingy (it's actually called a RocketDock) so next step is to download that.

(4) RocketDock
http://rocketdock.com/download

Install it and configure it as how you would like. You can add and delete icons from it and it will help make your desktop look cleaner.

**Note**
Only the executable file of either the Windows Theme File or the Windows Visual Style File should go in Themes folder. This is all it will need, but sometimes if on first try the theme doesn't come out right you might want to put the whole folder that accompany the executable file (usually it's right next to it side by side) into the Theme folder because that folder might contain important .dll and other files to make the theme work but what I've found that more times than not you might not need to do that. I hope this helps and good luck on trying to configure your theme.

thanks these are cool but i got a question I dont have Uxtheme so how i got it on my computer?

this fucking themes cant be used

How can i set theme in a Xp boot CD.If anyone Know plz Send me at (next_boy@ymail.com). Plz PlzPlz Plz Plz.by

hi
anyone tell me that how these xp themes can apply.or to use them any other supported software?

There`s no continue button when I installed the Uxtheme patcher. :| How will I do this ?

Awesome post. Thank you

good work mate....



web design

how do i use it

Follow instruction on link below :-
http://customize.org/xpthemes/help/How_To_Install_UX_Theme_Multi_Patcher
Thanks for this nice share.

Hope this help

cant find .msstyles folder plz help.

Great Post... :) Thank you very Much....

not so good

this web site good

how to u unstalled the mac theme? cuz it doesnt let me delete the file???? plz get back at me

how to u unstalled the mac theme? cuz it doesnt let me delete the file???? plz get back at me

Thanks

so unorganised, not a good job

I was trying to get that Mac OS x theme for ages! now - I have it , Thanks!!!

FFFFF

I'm trying to extract the file,but its asking me a password..!!What's that guys???

Plezzz would just
update your themes
they've been here like forever!!!!!!!

it is really nice thanks for sharing this

give some more details??????

really nice website...very handy! loved the themes. thnx a lot!:D

hwo i used it plz some body help me plllllllllllllz

Excellent........!
I like it iam shubh mishra mai ese hi theme ki talash me thaa

Really Very Useful Post for Who are using Windows Xp.

u can even use style xp or uxthemepatch,
u have to keep the unrecognized files inspite of inserting win xp sp2 cd and cancel the protection

is this themes???????????????????????

great its also work xp sp3

mac theme for xp its look mac great
download FlyakiteOSX v3.0

hey guyz i cnt install my themes and even cnt see any of those files who needed to be copied.plz help me out

Lovely themes and plenty of them. thanks pal for this great collection.

dear..how to use these themes tell me.
here it shows different messages then u said..
i had tried..
but can't able to use them.
i am using windows xp service pack 2..
ok.
hope u will reply soon..

Just a Fab.......ulus........

BHAI THEMES NAHI VIRUS HAI YE SABHI...

If you want to customize your Windows XP desktop for free this post will give you a lot of information to help -
http://ninjarabbits.blogspot.com/2010/06/trick-out-your-xp-desktop-for-free-abcs.html

wow, thankz... nice

THAT'S NICE I LIKE THAT

i love them an its really esay to apply using winwar

great collections of windows themes thx

Windows Vista

Just Thank you so much

when we click at download button then a page displaying "missing Plug-in" is show but file is not downloading

Hey! I have downloaded the Ubuntu Theme. Does anyone know if the 3D works or not?

I am sure, I will tweet this to my twitter account. This will help a lot of users.

cool theme

cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
rnt those d most beautiful ones..??

It is really good.
Thanks

cant use, FUCK UU

hey guys m sending one link 2 you guys..

This link will damn surly help that guys who don't know how 2 install this theme in our computer..

Ya here it is friends.
EnJoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJgPywLJmUs&feature=player_embedded
Bbye.

so wonder..i like it..

It is really cool images.

Thanks

THE GAME

very nice theme, I download all, the great job fo admin

cool themes windows xp I found here

yes I like theme all

IT IS NOT WORKING FUCK YOU ALL

To anybody saying that it is not working, I would suggest you read the actual article. More specifically the section on patching uxtheme.dll.

TRY DUO IT IS SO ******* AWESOME!

The OSX Tiger V theme is prety good!

man you guys roc

haramzade mac de theme xp te nai chaldi kutti kamini theme dont download it

nice Theme

I am Not Able Download

please Send me Link

If you want to apply these themes easily then download style xp add your theme or shell in it and apply thats it

yeah i tried to download the vista perfection.. and something keeps going wrong! i have no idea why it doesnt work!! kas2tytis@yahoo.com

I HAVE A SOLUTION OF APPLIYING THEMES i.e PRESENT IN THE SITES .
CONTACT ME AT +919671295505 AND MY EMAIL ID IS
RAVIBHAMNYIA@GMAIL.COM

Thanks so much for the great themes I thought I was stuck forever with blue and green!

Meat Slicer

Please let me know when there is a paper theme available.Thanks for the new themes.

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salll poate va mai ajuta cite un pic programelu asta ;)

http://www.ziddu.com/download/11650241/Folderico3.7.2.rar.html

thank you for beautiful themes.....

I LIKE IT VERY MUCH

coooolllllllllll

Clearlooks Gummy is definitely my favourite of them all.

hey great job!!
you have posted nice stuff . good going..
thanks for sharing your ideas website designing company

Clearlooks Gummy is definitely my favourite of them all.

Very nice windowx themes. Thanks!!!

hey great job!!
you have posted nice article .
really appreciable :) Good going..
thanks for sharing your ideas website designing company

Excellent post, thanks for the nice explanation, I really like :)

Superbbbb......

Hi friends, you can download genuine windows sp2 (multi user) bootable image from the link:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/cbe19d7/n/win_xp_sataa.iso

Key can be found at:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/cbe19d0/n/key.jpg

Use tune up utilities to install themes

good themes

how to use it

Thanks for the best windows themes on internet!!!

very useful and nice post.

thanks for share to me.

Nice

this is my favourite themes.

best themes i like this themes wonder full!!!!

pretty good but a whole lot of them could be better with extra large fonts! :D

how to apply it ??

nice i kike it

it's really cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hey im not able to do it its telling its not a valid theme?????
so wats the solution............

thanx dude