XP Desktop Themes

Geekgirl · 05-11-2006, 08:19 AM

Microsoft released new desktop themes for free on the Microsoft Download Center. Each desktop theme comes with wallpaper, cursors, icons, sounds, and a screensaver.

Microsoft Egypt Nile Theme
Microsoft Nature Theme 1 Animal
Microsoft Nature Theme 2
New Zealand Bliss Desktop Backgrounds for Windows
Microsoft Thème Québec
Microsoft Historical Monuments

Download the desktop theme file, double-click the file and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

( Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional )

ebackhus · 05-11-2006, 08:48 AM

www.animetheme.com is also a good resource for Final Fantasy and anime desktops.

yustr · 05-11-2006, 09:39 AM

"Validation Required"

What a clever way for MS to gather information on your copy of XP. I wonder what will happen if your version fails the validation check? Instant disable?

Once past the check, I looked at the New Zealand pics; the kindest thing I can say is they're: unremarkable. The compositions are amateurish. The lighting is, well... amateurish. It looks as if MS NZ sent a junior staffer out and said spend a day and take some shots. You’d think they could afford to hire a professional for a day.

But, thanks anyway TJ. I'm always looking for nice images for my desktop.

Here's one I use frequently: NASA LINK

sinclair_tm · 05-11-2006, 10:25 PM

what i'm really interested in is being able to have more than blue, sliver, and green for the xp style start bar. i know i can goto classic view and make it what ever color i want, but i want the bubble eye candy that the xp style has, only in black, red, yellow, orange, brown, white, and purple, as well as green, blue, and silver. i like being able to have my start bar match my desktop, and hate being limited to just three shades. anyone know of mods to allow me to do this, or do i just have to wait till vista comes out next decade.

Geekgirl · 05-12-2006, 05:36 AM

Have you looked at this, would it help you
http://www.stardock.com/products/windowblinds/

ebackhus · 05-12-2006, 08:13 AM

WindowBlinds has even been used in movies. I ran it for a while but didn't like the performance hit...

**Spatcher** · 05-12-2006, 05:53 PM

My favorite thing to do is patch the .dll, here, then find themes at deviantArt.

But my favorite is BBLean

05-11-2006, 08:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,192 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	XP Desktop Themes Microsoft released new desktop themes for free on the Microsoft Download Center. Each desktop theme comes with wallpaper, cursors, icons, sounds, and a screensaver. Microsoft Egypt Nile Theme Microsoft Nature Theme 1 Animal Microsoft Nature Theme 2 New Zealand Bliss Desktop Backgrounds for Windows Microsoft Thème Québec Microsoft Historical Monuments Download the desktop theme file, double-click the file and follow the instructions to complete the installation. ( Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional ) __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

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ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,326 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	www.animetheme.com is also a good resource for Final Fantasy and anime desktops. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

05-11-2006, 09:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
yustr Asst. Manager, The Conversation Pit Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Connecticut shore Posts: 6,066 OS: XP Pro My System	"Validation Required" What a clever way for MS to gather information on your copy of XP. I wonder what will happen if your version fails the validation check? Instant disable? Once past the check, I looked at the New Zealand pics; the kindest thing I can say is they're: unremarkable. The compositions are amateurish. The lighting is, well... amateurish. It looks as if MS NZ sent a junior staffer out and said spend a day and take some shots. You’d think they could afford to hire a professional for a day. But, thanks anyway TJ. I'm always looking for nice images for my desktop. Here's one I use frequently: NASA LINK __________________ If there are lawyers or politicians involved, logic may be a very poor tool for reaching a conclusion.

05-12-2006, 05:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,192 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Have you looked at this, would it help you http://www.stardock.com/products/windowblinds/ __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

05-12-2006, 08:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,326 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	WindowBlinds has even been used in movies. I ran it for a while but didn't like the performance hit... __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

05-12-2006, 05:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spatcher Henry Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,484 OS: Mac OSX	My favorite thing to do is patch the .dll, here, then find themes at deviantArt. But my favorite is BBLean __________________ JohnThePilot: Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon (a nation without a language is a nation without a heart) John Butler Trio: Go take a step outside, see what's shakin' in the real world - Good Excuse Paul Kelly: Just add a dollop of tomato sauce for sweetness and that extra tang - How to Make Gravy