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DigeratiPrime

Nov 18 2006, 10:54 AM

A uxtheme patch is now availiable for Vista RTM here:
http://anti-tgtsoft.com/repository/uxtheme...ws%20Vista/SP0/

Below is the included instructions for 'installing' the patch.
I've added a note between #3 and #4 to better explain the process.
WRP (Windows Resource Protection) made things more complicated.

QUOTE

1. Login as a user with Administrative privileges.
2. Navigate to %systemroot%\System32
3. Right-click uxtheme.dll and click properties.
* Security>Advanced>Owner>Edit>'Change owner to' your group/user.
4. Take ownership of the file and close dialogs.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for themeui.dll and shsvcs.dll
6. Right-click uxtheme.dll and click properties.
7. Give yourself (or group) Full Control permissions and close dialogs.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for themeui.dll and shsvcs.dll.
9. Rename uxtheme.dll to uxtheme.old.
10. Rename themeui.dll to themeui.old.
11. Rename shsvcs.dll to shsvcs.old.
12. Copy patched files into %systemroot%\System32
13. Reboot (yes, this is really required)
14. Enjoy!

First thing I did was remove the 'glare' from the windows.
I used ResHack to 'Save all resources' I then fixed the file extensions to PNG using AntRenamer.
I edited the 'STREAM' resource in Photoshop and just deleted the glare part from the png and went back in ResHack and replaced it. Here is the difference:

Eck

Nov 18 2006, 12:33 PM

As another choice for Vista theming, Stardock Object Desktop subscribers can now use the latest beta version of WindowBlinds on Windows Vista.

This opens up the whole library of WindowBlinds to use on Vista! Heck, how about running a Vista that looks like Windows 3.1? Fun.

Not sure about the rest of the Object Desktop programs yet, but at least WindowBlinds will work for now.

kartel

Nov 20 2006, 06:20 PM

So what does this do?

piXelatedEmpire

Nov 20 2006, 11:00 PM

QUOTE (kartel @ Nov 21 2006, 10:20 AM)

So what does this do?

allows unsigned themes

kartel

Nov 21 2006, 09:04 AM

ahh ic, thanks

venim

Nov 30 2006, 08:13 PM

Just what I was looking for..

Thank you!

DigeratiPrime

Jan 8 2007, 12:07 AM

update

Windows Vista x64 Uxtheme (n’ more) patched
http://anti-tgtsoft.com/?p=6

kartel

Apr 10 2007, 05:18 PM

How can I get rid of the glare thing?
Do you have the modded file?
What file is it?

war59312

Apr 10 2007, 10:59 PM

My Theme:

kartel

Apr 12 2007, 10:25 AM

So what do I need to do to remove the glare?

Lolita

Dec 23 2007, 07:42 AM

I have tryed x64 for vista 6000 (sp 0) and it didn't work ): - i get media player and some other software not function and new themes still didn't work. ):

Any help?

neo

Dec 23 2007, 10:51 AM

What do you think about
CODE
VistaGlazz
- Beyond a single click

Microsoft released Windows Vista. A new operating system in the Windows Family in which some parts have been rebuilt from scratch. Quite noticeable to new users is the Windows Aero interface. Just like the Windows XP styling system it has some limitations. VistaGlazz provides a user friendly workaround.

Transparency stays when maximized
If your video hardware is DX9 certified and Windows Aero is activated Patch Themeyou’ll notice the new transparency look. Normally in Windows Vista, the transparency only lasts until you maximize a window. VistaGlazz ensures transparency, even when your windows are maximized.

Custom visual styles
The new Desktop Windows Manager (WDM) in Windows Vista only allows Patch system visual styles signed by Microsoft. Windows XP contained a similar protection which was patched by the UxTheme Patcher. VistaGlazz delivers the same patch to Windows Vista, allowing you to use your own visual styles.

Source: CodeGazer
Download: VistaGlazz v1.0

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