Original windows theme

I installed style xp and the trial ran out and the windows theme changed to the classic style , so I right clicked the desktop and changed the theme to the luna theme and when I did that EVERY thing went to black. Everything but the icons so I finally downloaded windowblinds using another profile and found my way around and opened windowblinds. I selected the original luna theme in windowblinds and then uninstalled it but now I cant change my desktop background and when I select another theme in display prop the preview shows a almost all black theme and im afraid that something might mess up again. So how can I get my theme back to normal like it was before I ever installed any thing to mod it? I dont have a windows cd ( it is cracked).


I hope that all made sense.... and sorry for the long post.
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Reply #1 Top
open WB configuration, click the system info tab, click the copy text button, right click here and paste it in
Reply #2 Top
You were fine up to the last sentence in the first paragraph.  :( 

Style XP and WindowBlinds I believe are two different programs. Not really sure why you thought loading WB would help you with your Style XP problem. Did you try going to the Style XP forums for help?

Given your situation and the mess you have facing you the normal suggestion would be to wipe your system clean and reload Windows. Oh, wait a minute, you can't do that!

You do have a problem, not sure if anyone here will be able to help. Sorry

Reply #3 Top
Well you first mistake is to have a pirated copy of Windows
I don't have a windows CD ( it is cracked).
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the second mistake was to install Style XP at all
your third mistake was to reinstall WindowBlinds after your trail ran out. Just Buy it. it is only $20.00 for Windowblinds..



You do have a problem, not sure if anyone here will be able to help. Sorry
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or will

Reply #4 Top
i think the stylexp hack
broke your windows crack
wb won't bring it back
reformat might be on track
Reply #5 Top
Way to go Bichur.  ;) 

DisturbedComputer I completely missed that the poster downloaded WB with another profile. Good catch.  ;) 
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Way to go Bichur.   

DisturbedComputer I completely missed that the poster downloaded WB with another profile. Good catch.   
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I saw it, also saw the 'then uninstalled it', wanted him to reinstall it just to post the info


I just can't figure out how:

expired stylexp + cracked windows = a request for Stardock Support... though I'm guessing if shitten789 were to pull enough cash out the ole wallet......
Reply #7 Top
when I said "it is cracked" I ment I have a windows cd its just that it was dropped or something and now the cd has a big crack in it. I have a bought copy of windows. lol
I can even take a picture of the cd if you guys don't belive me.

I read somewhere on the net where someone was having a problem with there skin after there style xp expired and they said to download another xp theme program and select the original xp theme using the program.....
Reply #8 Top

Way to go Bichur.

DisturbedComputer I completely missed that the poster downloaded WB with another profile. Good catch.
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I dont really know what you mean by that but I used my brothers profile to install windowblinds because I couldnt see shit on mine, if you read the post mine was all BLACK as in I couldnt tell shit from crap. You guys sure are bashing on me alot, I can understand the thing about thinking I had a illegal copy of windows(I worded it wrong) but why are you bashing on me about this other stuff?

I just want some help so can someone please give it to me?!?!
Reply #9 Top
try:

#187
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when I said "it is cracked" I meant I have a windows cd its just that it was dropped or something and now the cd has a big crack in it. I have a bought copy of windows. lol
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Okay, I guess you can see how the use of words at times is important.  ;) 

Lets talk about WBs. The explaination of what you did leads one to believe you once had a trail version of it and it expired. You then downloaded it again using another profile. Is that correct?

Just about every customizing program does things differently. That's why some folks who use several of them usually find that they run into problems.

Your best bet, and not sure if it will work now, is to contact Style XP explain what happened and see if they can provide some assistance. By downloading WBs you may have gone pass that point though. Lets just say it didn't help. (:( 

You also need to get a replacement Windows CD. Either from Microsoft or if you brought an off the shelve computer, from the maker, (Dell, HP, Gateway). At some point in time you are going to need it. :NOTSURE: 

One last question, if you had WindowBlinds trial before did you not like it? :NOTSURE: 
Reply #11 Top
I dont really know what you mean by that but I used my brothers profile to install windowblinds because I couldnt see shit on mine, if you read the post mine was all BLACK as in I couldnt tell shit from crap. You guys sure are bashing on me alot, I can understand the thing about thinking I had a illegal copy of windows(I worded it wrong) but why are you bashing on me about this other stuff?
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alright, it's basically cuz we see a lot of posts with people looking for help when using cracked versions of the software.

the statement about downloading using another profile doesn't quite read the same as 'i had to log into my brother's user account to be able to see to download and install...'


put the 'other profile' with "I dont have a windows cd ( it is cracked)." and you can see where we started going with it.

don't sweat it too much. we might flame ya, but most of us are basically friendly while we do it.. ;)
Reply #12 Top
Bichur, I've got to learn to get people pointed in the right direction by saying alot less.  :LOL: 
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Bichur, I've got to learn to get people pointed in the right direction by saying alot less.   
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;)
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did


#187


help?

Reply #15 Top
ok I found a theme folder in that link posted but I cant change it out because it is in use. how can I get around this?


philly this was my first time using windowblinds. when i selected the luna theme in wb it was like normal, like I never messed with it but I need it to stay that way even after the wb trial expires, I also would like to be able to use all the options in Display Options.
Reply #16 Top
ok I got all the theme files replaced and now the theme and all is back to normal but I still cant change the background in the display options because its grayed out. I dont know what would cause the list of backgrounds, browse button and all to be grayed out....any ideas?
Reply #17 Top
I got no idea.. got no tech skills...


edited = i gotta learn to type faster
Reply #18 Top
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System

and/or

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System

Delete the values "Wallpaper" and "WallPaperStyle" in the right-pane in either or both.
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You don't know anything about the Registry? If you don't, that's fine...I'll just give you another way to do it.
Reply #21 Top
Hell, I'll just give the easier way. Download and save: WWW Link

Right click on file and click 'Merge'. Reboot. Voila!!


Note: this could be malware doing this. You need to scan your machine.
Reply #23 Top
Hey Duck.



listen to Yrag.



I gotta go to bed. gotta go to work in a while.


Reply #24 Top
Hey Troll.... ;) 

Sleep....ah....fast.......... :LOL: 
Reply #25 Top
ok I dl the link and followed what you said and I also did a scan on my computer and it found a couple trojans and malware it deleted them but I still cant change the background. Think its the malware doing it?