Hi all,

I've just installed XP 64bit and can't for the life of me work out how to fix it so I can use any theme I want. PatchXP doesn't work (it says it has patched but on reboot it's the same) so I tried to do it manually by booting into safe mode and replacing the uxtheme.dll, only problem is it won't allow it as it's in use by winlogon.exe. I can't shutdown this service as it's "critical". I also think that Fast User Switching service is linked to it but it's not in the Services list to disable. Help .

I would think you'll need a different patched uxtheme.dll for the 64-bit version of Windows XP. I don't know of anyone that has done it yet.

well u wrong... they did it and is here:
http://67.21.149.202:8080/repository/index...e%2FWindows+XP/

x64 Edition Technology Advancement Software Redemption
End users may redeem:

* Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Technology Advancement software and/or
* Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Technology Advancement software

in exchange for:

* Qualifying Software-Microsoft Windows XP Professional and/or
* Qualifying Microsoft Windows Server 2003

End users must be eligible to qualify for the Technology Advancement Program.

Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Technology Advancement Program Requirements
Qualified Software
In order for the Customer System to be eligible for Technology Advancement Software, the end user customer must have acquired qualifying Windows XP Professional software (Qualified Software) from a system builder:

* Preinstalled on a fully assembled computer system (Customer System) or
* Sold with a non-peripheral hardware component.

Qualified Software may only be upgraded with the corresponding Technology Advancement Software as in the table below.

Technology Advancement Software Prior Product
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Limited Availability
Technology Advancement Software availability dates are set out in the table below. Microsoft, in its sole discretion, may change any of the Technology Advancement Program dates through written notice to OEMs and ARs.

Program Timeline Description Dates
Eligible systems period Qualified software must be acquired between these dates March 31, 2003 through June 30, 2005
Program Web site go-live date Program redemption websites may go live on or after this date, but not before. April 25, 2005
End user redemption timeframe Orders must be entered received between these dates. April 25, 2005 through July 31, 2005
Product distribution expiration date Last date ARs may distribute Technology Advancement Software to end users) Aug 31, 2005

Program Support
Customers will forfeit support from system builders in exchange for one incident of support from Microsoft.

Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Technology Advancement Program Requirements
Qualified Software
In order for the Customer System to be eligible for Technology Advancement Software, the end user customer must have acquired qualifying Windows Server 2003 software (Qualified Software) from a system builder:

* Preinstalled on a fully assembled computer system (Customer System) or
* Sold with a non-peripheral hardware component.

Qualified Software may only be upgraded with the corresponding Technology Advancement Software.

Technology Advancement Software Prior Product
Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition

Limited Availability
Technology Advancement Software availability dates are set out in the table below. Microsoft, in its sole discretion, may change any of the Technology Advancement Program dates through written notice to OEMs and ARs.

Program Timeline Description Dates
Eligible systems period Qualified software must be acquired between these dates March 31, 2003 through June 30, 2005
Program Web site go-live date Program redemption websites may go live on or after this date, but not before. April 25, 2005
End user redemption timeframe Orders must be entered received between these dates. April 25, 2005 through July 31, 2005
Product distribution expiration date Last date ARs may distribute Technology Advancement Software to end users Aug 31, 2005

Program Support
Customers will forfeit support from system builders in exchange for one incident of support from Microsoft.

Fulfillment and Redemption
Fulfillment Microsoft will select designated Authorized Replicators (AR) to support the System Builder Technology Advancement Program for specific regions with instructions for process.
Customer Redemption

* Redemption must be received by AR before the End User Order Expiration Date
* Customer System serial number has not been used previously
* Product key number is complete and not a previously reported number

Details Coming Soon

* Where to direct your customers to register for the program
* Web site requirements
* Frequently asked questions

Proof of Acquisition Requirements
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
Orders placed online require users to submit:

* System acquisition date
* Windows XP Product Key
o located on the Certificate of Authenticity on the back of the customer’s PC or
o located on the shrink-wrap around the manual or on the back of the manual—unless the system builder places it elsewhere—and if Qualified Software was purchased with non-peripheral hardware component.
* Windows Server 2003 Product Key
o located on the Certificate of Authenticity on the back of the customer’s PC or
o located on the shrink-wrap around the manual or on the back of the manual—unless the system builder places it elsewhere—and if Qualified Software was purchased with non-peripheral hardware component.

Microsoft reserves the right to request Proof of Acquisition to ensure end-user eligibility.

Must be a problem living in the EU...

UXTHEME patcher for 64bit

Download: UXTheme Multi-Patcher 5.0



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