Themes fail at reboot

Windows classic will not "stick" after setting desktop themes

from Stardock Forums

I realize this isn't the best forum to pose this questions, but it appears many of you folks understand registry manipulation better than the technicians at Dell.  New computer, a couple of applications installed, a couple of supplied applications uninstalled.


I'm one of those sort that doesn't like much for themes beyond the Windows Classic; don't want to mess with any other styles.  So I set desktop properties to suit me, but when I reboot, the Windows XP Style shows up under the Windows and Buttons drop down on the Appearance page in Desktop properties.


I have searched high and low in the registry and found more than I feel comfortable modifying, though I've made several attempts.  (Yes, I have a back up of the registry, current to before I started futzing in there.)


The seven Dell technicians that coached me for 4.5 hours did little to resolve this.  I was hoping one of you might be able to steer me to the property registry location, offer comment on adjustment to the appropriate registry setting, and I'd go from there.


I would comment that there is MS software installed on here identified as "Plus!".  Is it possible that this is involved?  Came with the machine and not something I'm even interested in pursuing.  I noted several entries in the registry.


Appreciate any and all support.

objectdock
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
but when I reboot, the Windows XP Style shows up under the Windows and Buttons drop down on the Appearance page in Desktop properties.


maybe I'm not understanding your question... are you saying hving to option to switch from classic to xp is a bad thing?

have you tried disabling themes in services?
Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

There's no account for taste, is there. 


I started my own business in 1999 and the volume of work is such that I can't stay up with all the capabilities of the OS.  I was quite handy at DOS, OS/2, and even knew a fair amount about Win98.  As for educating myself to all of the syscapabilities, options, tools, etc., no, I apologize.  I simply don't have the time anymore.


I did as you suggested and that took care of it.  Thank you very much.  I figured it should be something this easy.  In that I have little desire to play with themes on this machine, this should not be an impediment to my operation of the computer over the long term.  Unless you have additional wisdom to offer.


Thanks again, K

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Unless you have additional wisdom to offer.

only...keep a watchful eye, because I have absolutely no idea what all themes services is tied into.