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Customize Windows XP Styles

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Windows XP only
Windows XP allows you to choose between the new "Windows XP style" (also known as "Luna"), and the Windows Classic style, but it doesn't provide the means to easily configure your own style. To choose a style, open Display Propertes in Control Panel, and choose the Appearance tab. Try the following resources to customize the look and feel of Windows XP:
  • Visit ThemeXP.org for downloadable themes for Windows XP.

  • Download WindowBlinds for additional themes and options (can be buggy).

  • Download Style XP, which also allows you to change the Start button (also can be buggy).

Note: Don’t confuse styles with themes. A theme is merely a collection of settings. Once you’ve chosen the style, specified colors, and selected a screen saver, open Display Propertes in Control Panel, and choose the Themes tab to "save" your settings under a single theme name.


Written by: Annoyances.org
Last updated: Monday, August 5, 2002

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