Windows XP theme in Style XP

AndyMGxyz · 04-11-2003, 02:30 PM

Hi everyone again, i have a problem.

I downloaded a theme from theme Xp or sommet like that and i used Style XP to apply the theme. The problem is, my pc crashed and now i can only use the default themes and Style XP wont install because of a Helper service corrupt or something in the D:\souce folder. Any ideas on how i can correct this?

Slam'n Systems · 04-11-2003, 02:34 PM

Style XP wont install because of a Helper service corrupt

Did you uninstall Style XP before trying to reinstall it? That could be the problem there unless it was already uninstalled...I too use Style XP but have no problems even after a crash cause Im a bit confused on what you mean by Helper

AndyMGxyz · 04-11-2003, 02:39 PM

I have tried to install Style XP a few times but to no avail. When it is installing ti comes up with the D:\sorce directory then saying it is an invalid key.*sigh* is there i can correct this?

Shroud · 04-11-2003, 03:02 PM

I dont play around much with Themes but I dont think you NEED to use Style XP to install a theme... but maybe you do since you got it from theme XP.

AndyMGxyz · 04-11-2003, 03:12 PM

How can i install the them other than style xp?

belveder · 04-11-2003, 04:37 PM

You might have to take a chance a chance and manually uninstall it through regedit.

Just delete anything that says StyleXP or TGTSoft that is in
HKey_Local_User/Software
HKey_Local_Machine/Software
HKey_Users/HKEY_USERS\
S-1-5-21-796845957-746137067-1060284298-1003/
Software

Then you can search the harder to find ones with Edit\Find

Shroud · 04-11-2003, 04:38 PM

Well usually you can right click your desktop and choose the theme tab. Click the drop down box and browse your HDD and find the theme. Then click apply.

AndyMGxyz · 04-11-2003, 04:45 PM

Ive already tried that i thought it would work as well but it hasnt. It reverts to the classic style.Could i remove that key and recreate it when it installs again?

Shroud · 04-11-2003, 04:48 PM

What it appears has happened is that Themes XP uses a proprietary compression for their themes and style xp must be able to extract and install the theme.

In this case I am stumped.

Ecniv · 04-11-2003, 04:51 PM

Try uninstalling the program, deleting the program directory, and the searching your drive for all .tmp files. Delete all of them that it will allow, (with all applications closed) then reboot, and try installing again.

If that does not work you will most likely want to download something like system mechanic to clean your registry.

04-11-2003, 02:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
AndyMGxyz Newb Techie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 37	Windows XP theme in Style XP Hi everyone again, i have a problem. I downloaded a theme from theme Xp or sommet like that and i used Style XP to apply the theme. The problem is, my pc crashed and now i can only use the default themes and Style XP wont install because of a Helper service corrupt or something in the D:\souce folder. Any ideas on how i can correct this?

04-11-2003, 02:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Slam'n Systems Ultra Techie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tech-Forums =) Posts: 658	Style XP wont install because of a Helper service corrupt Did you uninstall Style XP before trying to reinstall it? That could be the problem there unless it was already uninstalled...I too use Style XP but have no problems even after a crash cause Im a bit confused on what you mean by Helper __________________ Slam'n Systems. Member Since March 03' AMD X2 Dual-Core 6000+ 3Ghz CPU eVGA 8800GTS 640Mb GDDR3 Graphics Card -Thermalright HR-03 Heatsink -Thermaltake 90MM Fan Gigabyte AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 6100 AMD Motherboard GSkill 4 Gigabytes DDR2 800 RAM PC2 6400 Antek TruPower Trio 550W PSU Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 320GB SATA HDD Thermaltake Xaser][ Case w/ Window Sceptre 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor

04-11-2003, 03:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shroud Super Techie Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 307	I dont play around much with Themes but I dont think you NEED to use Style XP to install a theme... but maybe you do since you got it from theme XP. __________________ Thou shalt not follow the NULL pointer, for at its end lay madness and chaos. -Shroud, CCNA, MCP

04-11-2003, 04:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
belveder True Techie Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 153	You might have to take a chance a chance and manually uninstall it through regedit. Just delete anything that says StyleXP or TGTSoft that is in HKey_Local_User/Software HKey_Local_Machine/Software HKey_Users/HKEY_USERS\ S-1-5-21-796845957-746137067-1060284298-1003/ Software Then you can search the harder to find ones with Edit\Find __________________

04-11-2003, 04:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Shroud Super Techie Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 307	Well usually you can right click your desktop and choose the theme tab. Click the drop down box and browse your HDD and find the theme. Then click apply. __________________ Thou shalt not follow the NULL pointer, for at its end lay madness and chaos. -Shroud, CCNA, MCP

04-11-2003, 02:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
AndyMGxyz Newb Techie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 37	I have tried to install Style XP a few times but to no avail. When it is installing ti comes up with the D:\sorce directory then saying it is an invalid key.sigh is there i can correct this?

04-11-2003, 03:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
AndyMGxyz Newb Techie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 37	How can i install the them other than style xp?

04-11-2003, 04:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
AndyMGxyz Newb Techie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 37	Ive already tried that i thought it would work as well but it hasnt. It reverts to the classic style.Could i remove that key and recreate it when it installs again?

04-11-2003, 04:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Shroud Super Techie Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 307	What it appears has happened is that Themes XP uses a proprietary compression for their themes and style xp must be able to extract and install the theme. In this case I am stumped. __________________ Thou shalt not follow the NULL pointer, for at its end lay madness and chaos. -Shroud, CCNA, MCP

04-11-2003, 04:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ecniv ¤ Broadband Specialist ¤ Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,769	Try uninstalling the program, deleting the program directory, and the searching your drive for all .tmp files. Delete all of them that it will allow, (with all applications closed) then reboot, and try installing again. If that does not work you will most likely want to download something like system mechanic to clean your registry. __________________ \"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I\'m not sure about the former.\"- Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

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