Windows XP Themes

[bmc152003]

is there a free program (ex windowblinds) for themes for win xp? all the ones i saw you have to but but i remember something awhile back about a free one. can someone fill me in? :confused:

[rorythedog]

is there a free program (ex windowblinds) for themes for win xp? all the ones i saw you have to but but i remember something awhile back about a free one. can someone fill me in? :confused:
The only other ones I've seen are Hoverdesk and StyleXP. I'm using XP and both StyleXP and Windowblinds buggered it up. Haven't tried Hoverdesk yet but I don't hold out much hope. Not much but I hope it helps.

[Rex_Mundi_Incarnit]

This is what i found on the deviant art forum:

"If you are running XP or higher you can find a patched uxtheme.dll file to replace the one currently on your system which will stop it from making sure the themes are signed, allowing you to use any unsigned XP theme (the ones used by StyleXP, which essentially does the same thing). Patched uxtheme files are easy to find with a bit of googling, just make sure you grab the right version and are careful when playing with your system files. Always backup the original in case you screw up or downloaded a bad file."
http://forum.deviantart.com/galleries/themes/148928/

i use style xp myself

[drewkeller]

i used the alternate uxtheme file on my computer at work. it wasn't as easy to find as deviantart said (maybe it used to be easier). i still have a copy of the file at work if you want me to send it to you.