How to Get New XP Themes

To change your XP theme, you’ll first need to install either StyleXP ($19.95 ) or UXTheme Multi-Patcher (free). These programs enable Windows XP to use themes other than those made by Microsoft. Microsoft only has a handfull of themes available, so yeah, go ahead and install UXTheme Multi-Patcher; it's safe and can be uninstalled if need be.

UXTheme Multi-Patcher is a small download which simply allows you to install downloaded XP themes. This patch is for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 only. Below is a link to custimize.org, which has a great tutorial on installing the patcher:

http://customize.org/xpthemes/help/How_To_Install_UX_Theme_Multi_Patcher

1) Install UXTheme Multi-Patcher
2) Download an XP theme to a folder of your choice. Unzip it if needed.
3) Select the .msstyles file. This will bring up the windows Display Properties dialog. From here you can click to change your XP appearance.

I good site to check for cool XP themes:

http://www.instantfundas.com/2008/07/20-most-beautiful-themes-for-windows-xp.html

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