be happy with that "babyblue".. because . :

Half a year ago when vista was in development, they had a grey theme and
looked so ugly I cannot decribe it.

It resembled something I call "deadlooking old rubber" - it made vista
look cheap and very very misdesigned,

The new theme is a bit closer to what Aero is. Of course very very basic, it
cannot be emulated better.

Because only many testers have complained about that, Ms has redesigned the
theme to what you have now.

But don't expect any newer "basic theme" from Microsoft - and I wont bet on
Products like WindowBlinds, because they will also require a Aero capable
card.

And it is not too easy for ethusiasts to make individual themes for vista.
Becasue those files are digitally signed and encrypted, u would have to
change system-files with "cracked ones" - not everybody will do that only
for a bit different look. And you are right, XP themes do not fit Vista.
They are absolutely not compatible.

The old XP- way to draw windows on the screen is definately over. It's only
there for the few like you that have no Aero-card and will have to use the
themes so long until you put in a new gpu.

The future is Aero /DWM on Microsofts OS and Xgl/Compiz on Linux ( also a
decent 3D card is required to run Linux with effects )

You should use Aero, there you can choose between every thinkable colour to
tint the borders wit a mixer.

And you are not "forced" to use transparency, if you don't like it. Aero is
more than only "glass". :)

SJ / germany


"Code_Joe" <CodeJoe@discussions.microsoft.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:479ECD3C-6832-4217-8EA5-E2B46EDFD4C2@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> Is there any way to adjust the windows basic theme to change the color of
> windows? I have tried changing the color and it accepts them but then
> stays
> the baby blue color.
>
> I do not have a computer capable of running Aero (Built in Intel Video).
> And this is a laptop so I can not upgrade the graphics card.
>
> I really like the start menu and task bar colors. But the baby blue
> background is driving me crazy.
>
> I have tried applying XP themes but they do not work. I have not found
> any
> themes for Vista yet or a application to make my own theme. Any
> suggestions?
> I would be happy with a black theme similar to the start menu and task
> bar.[/color]