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RedRival
10-06-2003, 01:37 PM
Which one of this, StyleXp or Windows Blind, is a better and more preferable Visual Styles software for Windows XP Home?
sharedholder
10-06-2003, 01:46 PM
I used StyleXp before my last format disk and works fine,is not resource hoger and you can find lot of themes for him.
MetroStars
10-06-2003, 01:48 PM
my vote goes 4 windowblinds...

ok it does take up sum resources, but know where near as much as people like 2 think...

i say try windowblinds
abu_has_the_power
10-06-2003, 01:54 PM
don't know if u had this problem, but when i use windows blinds, my tvout feature doesn't work in display settings. weird. so i stopped usingi windows blinds. anyone knw if stylexp screws up ur tv out?
RedRival
10-06-2003, 01:59 PM
I tried StyleXP before, I didn't have much problems with it.

but from what i gather, window blinds seems to have a larger variety of visual styles to pick and customise from.
BawA
10-06-2003, 02:05 PM
styleXP is best
ck-uk
10-06-2003, 02:08 PM
Nah, i dont like installing all them full theme apps.U could go for one like matalic shades.No ugly chuncky curves,just nice straight slim edges.
http://mysite.freeserve.com/COSES/images/3-picture.gif.
sharedholder
10-06-2003, 02:09 PM
Originally posted by ck-uk@6 October 2003 - 14:08
Nah, i dont like installing all them full theme apps.U could go for one like matalic shades.No ugly chuncky curves,just nice straight slim edges.
http://mysite.freeserve.com/COSES/images/3-picture.gif.
:lol: :lol: Hi.mate, is me in the picture :lol: :lol: :lol:
LTJBukem
10-06-2003, 02:30 PM
Windows blinds is great for those who don't run XP. For those who do, StyleXP is preferrable as it uses XP's own in built skinning engine. WindowsBlinds is really just skinning on top of windows and subsequently needs more memory. There are loads of themes available for both, i can't comment on WB's as i've never used it.

What usually comes from these discussions is that the UXTHEME Multi-Patcher (http://www.lightstar1.com/install.htm) is the best option. With XP 'patched', there is no need for any third party apps. Simply select themes via Windows display properties. Make sure and follow the instructions and you will have no problems with it.

The best place to find themes and visual styles is http://www.themexp.org/ .
Izagaia
10-06-2003, 09:14 PM
The manual version of the UXTHEME.dll patch is your best and safest alternative to StyleXP. Made by TGT Soft as freeware so it is a helluva lot more stable than the auto-patch version, which produces mixed results for many users.

Here is a link to the downloads for the patch and instructions:

Manual Patching Made Easy (http://www.lightstar1.com/install.htm)

Besure to use the correct version. SP-1 or Non Sp-1.
leonidas
10-06-2003, 11:37 PM
One point also is the use of ressources. My styleXP uses 10Mb of memory usage.
Maybe someone could tell how much win-Blind uses.
MUSLEMAN
10-06-2003, 11:52 PM
have your stylexp run in the background with no resources, choose it from options,
for xp i vote stylexphttp://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/b/smiley2k.gif
Xelotath
10-07-2003, 12:09 AM
How about neither, I find Aston (http://www.astonshell.com) to be much muh better. I suggest you try iy out.
sparsely
10-07-2003, 02:10 AM
Aston is the only one that does enough to make a third-party app acceptable.
Otherwise, go low-impact and get the patch.
asmithz
10-07-2003, 03:09 AM
I like aston and window blinds.
RedRival
10-07-2003, 04:50 AM
I just installed Style XP 1.01p.

It's doing ok so far. But this patch sounds atractive, because I hate programs running in the background, esp when you play agame and it lags and you know what maybe causing it.

Maybe I'll try the patch...
RedRival
10-07-2003, 05:18 AM
I just installed the patch but I've no idea how to use it...

the visual style i'm using has only got a msstyles file and a shell folder. I got no idea how to apply it.

It seems liek I need a theme file. Can the patch install a visual style with only .msstyles file???
sparsely
10-07-2003, 05:30 AM
put your theme files in
%Systemroot%\Resources\Themes
adamp2p
10-07-2003, 05:41 AM
DONT buy the Style crap XP!!! Download the patch, but make sure to execute it in SAFE MODE only!!! If you are a newb, watch out!

Download the Neowin edition or search google for Lightstars version, just make sure to read the read me!
RedRival
10-07-2003, 06:30 AM
omg the patch is so annoying.

i decided to go back to using my cracked version of style xp.

What I did,

downloaded the auto-installer, i restarted, and when I tried using a msstyle by double-clicking on it, display properties pop up but no visual style loaded.

so I thought it didn't get installed properly. So I uninstalled and reinstalled the patch, still to no avail.

So I got frustrated with the auto-installer, and tried the manual patch instead for SP1.

When I was doing it, I realise I don't have the folder 'dllcache' under system32 folder.

Till then, I already got annoyed, so I decided to use system restoration to totally get rid of the changes I incidentally made in the process.

I had an error system restoring. I don't care whether the dll caused it, but whatever it is, the bloody patch frustrated me as hell.

Back to style xp for me.
sparsely
10-07-2003, 06:41 AM
the directions are quite simple.
apply patch.
reboot.

display properties > appearance
to change your theme.

put new themes in C:\Windows\Resources\Themes

dllcache is a hidden folder, you should change your Windows Explorer view settings.

I thought the patch came with directions. <_<
asmithz
10-07-2003, 06:44 AM
Yeah it is hella simple and hella good. You download install, then reboot. After that you download a skin and it installs itself.
RedRival
10-07-2003, 07:16 AM
it didn&#39;t work well for me.

I think i&#39;ll stick to style xp till I can be bothered figuring out the patch again.

damned urge to format...again 3 formats under 1.5weeks. :) :) :)
sharedholder
10-07-2003, 07:31 AM
damned urge to format...again 3 formats under 1.5weeks.&nbsp; &nbsp;


You are not alone :lol: :lol:
RedRival
10-07-2003, 07:37 AM
well actually is twice. If i do it now again, it&#39;s gonna be 3 times.

Maybe I&#39;m a perfectionist, the idea of me not being able to system restore leaves me an impression that my PC is majorly screwed. :lol: :lol: :lol:

And everytime my startup or shutdown takes too long or hangs, the urge comes about again...

I only used 5.4gigs of my disk space...and I wanna reformat....damned,.
sharedholder
10-07-2003, 07:41 AM
Maybe I&#39;m a perfectionist, the idea of me not being able to system restore leaves me an impression that my PC is majorly screwed.&nbsp; &nbsp;


Same here :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
RedRival
10-07-2003, 07:44 AM
Originally posted by sharedholder@7 October 2003 - 08:41

Maybe I&#39;m a perfectionist, the idea of me not being able to system restore leaves me an impression that my PC is majorly screwed.


Same here :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
looks like I won&#39;t be seeing you around for a while..

i&#39;m errrm...going for ... my anti-temptation class...

brb... :D :D :D

damned where&#39;s my killdisk diskette...
abu_has_the_power
10-07-2003, 01:21 PM
anyone here know how to get a crack or serial? i&#39;m having trouble finding 1 that works
RedRival
10-07-2003, 04:07 PM
Originally posted by Sparsely@7 October 2003 - 07:41
the directions are quite simple.
apply patch.
reboot.

display properties > appearance
to change your theme.

put new themes in&nbsp; C:&#092;Windows&#092;Resources&#092;Themes

dllcache is a hidden folder, you should change your Windows Explorer view settings.

I thought the patch came with directions. <_<
dllcache does not exist on my computer :angry: .

I did a search, I select option to show all hidden folders/files.

dllcache folder nowhere to be seen.

edit: i have to deselect &#39;hide protected operating system files&#39; as well, did it and now it&#39;s there.

btw search function does not even find this. <_<
Kunal
10-07-2003, 05:39 PM
Anyone want a working serial for styleXP 1.01p Pm ME&#33;
Cygnuz-Y
10-07-2003, 05:56 PM
WINDOWBLINDS 4 ALL THE WAY

http://www.andy-akb.com/images/Windowblindscygy.jpg
Lamsey
10-07-2003, 05:59 PM
I prefer StyleXP, but to be honest it doesn&#39;t make much difference.

My desktop using the ChaNinja visual style and StyleXP (http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/screenshotstyled.jpg)
MUSLEMAN
10-07-2003, 06:39 PM
Originally posted by Lamsey@7 October 2003 - 13:59
I prefer StyleXP, but to be honest it doesn&#39;t make much difference.

My desktop using the ChaNinja visual style and StyleXP (http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/screenshotstyled.jpg)
changed your avatar again ha.. :lol: i like the last one, anyways ya i&#39;m with lamsey stylexp but as he said it does not realy matter http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/b/smiley2k.gif
Kunal
10-07-2003, 06:58 PM
Can They Be Used Together?
MUSLEMAN
10-07-2003, 07:09 PM
Originally posted by Kunal@7 October 2003 - 14:58
Can They Be Used Together?
not at once but you can have both if you want, pointless thohttp://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/b/smiley2k.gif