How Do You Install New Themes In Windows Vista ?

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[HappyAndyK]

1. Download the prefered theme file to your computer.

2. Download VistaGlazz 1.1 for Vista SP1 or latest version stand-alone utility from the VistaGlazz Website. This one works with Vista SP1.

2. Run VistaGlazz. Click on the 1st icon to patch some system dll files. This will allow your Vista to use custom visual styles. A reboot will be required. If you choose to click on the middle icon, it will patch your msstyle file. This will ensure transparency even when the windows is maximized. You can also always restore your original files with this utility.

3. Extract the contents of the themes zip file to:
C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\
OR
%windir%\Resources\Themes\

In other words, extract the contents of this zip file and copy-paste them in your C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\ folder.

4. Now right-click on Desktop and select "Personalize" and then click on "Theme". This will open the Theme Setting dialog box. Under available Themes, select the prefered theme file from the drop down menu. Click Apply > OK.

5. Set a matching wallpaper as your Desktop Background.

6. Download, install and use freeware Logon Studio Vista to set the Matching logon screen. You can use this utility to create logons from any of your favorite wallpapers.

You might want to check out :
Royale Blue Theme For Windows Vista.
Vista "Aero One" Theme for Windows Vista
Vista Blue Theme For Windows Vista
More Here.

[Vishal Gupta]

^^ Thanks. We can also use Tuneup Utilities to apply the themes.