What's the deal with WinXP's new look? Why are there only three colour
schemes and why can't you modify these? I hate that green start button! And
I'd like to have some choices beyond blue, green, or silver for the overall
colour scheme. Are there other schemes posted somewhere--like a
fading-to-orange red scheme?

I am tempted to go back to the Windows "classic" look just for the
flexibility and personalization. I do like the hiding tray though. Are there
any drawbacks to reverting to the classic layout?

DWFII
In the High Desert of Central Oregon

Because it has to make sure that all old programs will run.

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"DW" <frommer@bootmaker.com> wrote in message news:ObEowAUEGHA.3000@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> What's the deal with WinXP's new look? Why are there only three colour
> schemes and why can't you modify these? I hate that green start button! And
> I'd like to have some choices beyond blue, green, or silver for the overall
> colour scheme. Are there other schemes posted somewhere--like a
> fading-to-orange red scheme?
>
> I am tempted to go back to the Windows "classic" look just for the
> flexibility and personalization. I do like the hiding tray though. Are there
> any drawbacks to reverting to the classic layout?
>
> DWFII
> In the High Desert of Central Oregon
>
>

DW

I wouldn't run XP in anything but 'classic' look.. the eye candy is
worthless unless one has bought a computer just to decorate a corner of the
room..

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Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/User


"DW" <frommer@bootmaker.com> wrote in message
news:ObEowAUEGHA.3000@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> What's the deal with WinXP's new look? Why are there only three colour
> schemes and why can't you modify these? I hate that green start button!
> And I'd like to have some choices beyond blue, green, or silver for the
> overall colour scheme. Are there other schemes posted somewhere--like a
> fading-to-orange red scheme?
>
> I am tempted to go back to the Windows "classic" look just for the
> flexibility and personalization. I do like the hiding tray though. Are
> there any drawbacks to reverting to the classic layout?
>
> DWFII
> In the High Desert of Central Oregon
>
>

Thanks, Mike. that helps.

DWFII
In the High Desert of Central Oregon



"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" <mikehalll@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:OwGCAVUEGHA.1476@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> DW
>
> I wouldn't run XP in anything but 'classic' look.. the eye candy is
> worthless unless one has bought a computer just to decorate a corner of
> the room..
>
> --
> Mike Hall
> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "DW" <frommer@bootmaker.com> wrote in message
> news:ObEowAUEGHA.3000@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> What's the deal with WinXP's new look? Why are there only three colour
>> schemes and why can't you modify these? I hate that green start button!
>> And I'd like to have some choices beyond blue, green, or silver for the
>> overall colour scheme. Are there other schemes posted somewhere--like a
>> fading-to-orange red scheme?
>>
>> I am tempted to go back to the Windows "classic" look just for the
>> flexibility and personalization. I do like the hiding tray though. Are
>> there any drawbacks to reverting to the classic layout?
>>
>> DWFII
>> In the High Desert of Central Oregon
>>
>>
>
>

If you really want it "your way", read the article here:
http://georgeh123.blogspot.com/2005/...eme-multi.html
and apply the patch which will allow you to use hundreds of free themes and
styles.
You will no longer be restricted to Windows Classic or Luna themes.

There is also a free program to easily change your boot screen, here:
http://www.stardock.com/products/bootskin/

Both files use little if any overhead and are complete un-installable. Have
fun.
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Hoppy
General.Disarray@Unrealized.Reality.com
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DW wrote on Wed, 4 Jan 2006 07:04:47 -0800:

D> I am tempted to go back to the Windows "classic" look just for the
D> flexibility and personalization. I do like the hiding tray though. Are
D> there any drawbacks to reverting to the classic layout?