itsjustaname
Oct 30 2006, 10:54 AM
Check this out:
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During Royale’s development (the XP Media Center theme), the graphic artists also produced a black version of the skin, sans the overused “glass” effect. The result is an aesthetic black skin named “Royale Noir”, it even works with Office 2003.
Since the skin was never released (or reached final adjustments) there are a few issues with it: some of the colors don’t meet the overall “feel” (they’re too purple-ish compared to the greys of the bitmaps) and the inactive titlebars are a little too dark.
You’ll find it’s been signed by Microsoft and doesn’t require a custom UxTheme.dll in case there are any doubts as to its authenticity.
If you already have Royale installed, you’ll need to remove it as both of these skins share the same name.
This skin has not been released to anyone outside Microsoft, until now.
Link:
http://www.istartedsomething.com/20061029/royale-noir/ Camarade_Tux
Oct 30 2006, 11:28 AM
Much nicer than the blue royale.
Thanks a lot.
ricktendo64
Oct 30 2006, 01:06 PM
djc
Oct 31 2006, 09:16 PM
Cool
mazin
Nov 1 2006, 04:25 PM
Download. (603 KB)
This is a WinRAR-SFX archive that extracts "Royale Noir"
directly to %SystemRoot%\Resources\Themes.
I've added a .Theme file and a proper (IMO) wallpaper.
I just thought it could be helpful to anyone who's a newbie
to preparing and configuring a theme!
After installation, select Royale Noir from the Themes menu.
Thank you, itsjustaname, for the link. I always like Royale theme.
ricktendo64
Nov 1 2006, 04:30 PM
Nice One mazin
mazin
Nov 1 2006, 05:14 PM
Thank you, ricktendo64!
OFF TOPIC: How did you make your signature? It's funny!
ricktendo64
Nov 1 2006, 08:51 PM
Why I didn't of course, someone else made it for me
But this tutorial came in handy
http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=273 dirtwarrior
Nov 1 2006, 09:05 PM
This theme is kick a**. Very nice
oddbasket
Nov 20 2006, 02:49 AM
QUOTE
Royale Remixed Theme v1.46 Final
--------------------------------
by oddbasket
Description:
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A combined release of Microsoft's Windows XP themes based on "Royale". Featuring the original 'Royale', a finished previously unreleased 'Royale Noir' and newly modded 'Royale Zune' color schemes.
Features 3 colour schemes:
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-Royale
-Royale Noir
-Royale Zune
Changelog:
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Version 1.46:
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-Re-encoded Vista sounds to louder volume without static or distortion.
-Updated Sound scheme entries.
-Fixed: Unavailable cursor transparency issue.
-Fixed: Noir and Zune shellstyles User Account colors mismatched.
-Fixed: Small inactive caption too dark and mismatched.
Version 1.45:
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Royale Noir & Zune:
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-Changed taskband group count color to blue.
-Changed taskband flash button to WMP11 blue
-Changed tabs to blue accents
-Changed listview header to blue accents
Version 1.44:
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Royale Noir:
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-Changed to Windows Installer Package for easy installation and uninstallation.
-VB scripted to auto load and unload theme to 'Display properties'.
-Added separate 'Windows Vista' sound scheme and 'Windows Aero' cursor scheme to 'Control Panel'.
-Added continuous WMP11 blue progressbar.
-Fixed: Incorrect Logon and Logoff sounds.
-Streamlined installation package to smaller filesize using high compression.
Royale Zune:
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-Added continuous WMP11 blue progressbar.
-Fixed: Caption title text too small.
-Fixed: Unoptimized bitmaps causing shellstyle to be double the file size.
Version 1.43:
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Royale Noir:
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-Changed windows button to Noir color scheme.
-Changed combo button to Noir color scheme.
-Changed spin buttons to Noir color scheme.
-Changed scrollbars to Noir color scheme.
-Changed tab items and panel to Noir color scheme.
Royale Zune:
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-Fixed: Windows buttons have no transparency.
Version 1.42:
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Royale Noir:
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-Fixed: Disabled caption buttons were mismatched.
Royale Zune :
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-Fixed: Trackbars' transparency were not correctly implemented.
-Fixed: User icon top left corner 2 incorrect pink pixels.
Version 1.41:
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Royale Noir:
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-Fixed: Explorer 2 toned background to Royale Noir color scheme.
-Fixed: Explorer Normal and Special group and subgroup text to grey.
-Fixed: Explorer Dialog FillColor to grey.
Royale Zune:
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-Fixed: Explorer background is now suitable 2 toned Royale Zune color scheme.
-Fixed: Normal group background and fill color mismatched.
Version 1.40:
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Royale Noir:
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-Recolored Explorerbar from royale blue ot noir black.
-Recolored Special group from royale blue ot noir black.
-Recolored Normal group from royale blue ot noir black.
Royale Zune:
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-Added a 'Royale Zune' color scheme.
-Orange start button to Black with WMP11 blue highlight
-Caption buttons to WMP11 blue on highlight
-Close button static state to black
-Close button glyph depressed from orange to grey
-More programs arrow static and highlight to blue
-Program menu background changed to grey
-Program menu static text changed to white
-Program menu separator is changed to grey
-Program menu selection is now 2-toned greys on hover and on click
-Taskbar group selection is now matching 2-toned grey on hover and click
-Inactive caption text is now greyed for both normal and classic windows
-Shellstyle normal and special group headers from orange to 2 shades of black
-Shellstyle normal and special group headers font from orange to grey
-Shellstyle normal and special group compress and expand from orange to grey
-Shellstyle normal and special group background from orange to grey
Version 1.32:
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-More programs arrow normal and highlight is now WMP11 blue.
-Start panel highlight is now grey from blue.
-Taskbar highlight is now grey from blue.
-Menu bar highlight is now grey from blue.
-System highlight is now grey from blue.
-Programs menu highlight is now 2 shades of grey, highlight and on click.
-Group programs highlight and selection is now different shades of grey.
-Progress bar is changed from green to grey.
-Active caption for classic window is changed to a black to grey gradient.
-Inactive caption for classic window is changed to a grey gradient.
-Inactive caption text for both normal and classic windows is now grey.
-Changed checkboxes from green to blue.
-Changed radio buttons from green to blue.
-Changed trackbars accents to blue.
-Fixed: An issue with the radio buttons' transparency.
-Fixed: Black program menu separator was left out in v1.31
Optional to choose from:
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-New and much nicer version of full black start button
-New white text on black program menu
-New black program separator for new black program menu
Version 1.2:
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-Inactive taskbar is now visibly two-toned and not too dark to notice.
-Inactive caption buttons now match the new inactive taskbar.
Version 1.1:
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-Highlight of Start button is now WMP11 blue.
-Static close button from glaring orange to static black.
-Highlight of normal captions to WMP11 blue.
-Highlight of inactive caption buttons from white border to coloured ones.
Version 1.0:
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-Added Vista desktop icons
-Added Vista mouse cursor set
-Added Vista Sound Scheme
-Added a .theme file for easy usage.
-Fixed: Green start button to Royale Noir black colour scheme.
-Fixed: Changing "Windows and buttons" under "Appearances" will cause the selectors to no longer be able to choose Royale Noir's settings.
-Fixed: Taskpane not displaying correctly for Royale normal color.
-Fixed: User can now change the default wallpaper setting in the .theme file and it will apply.
-Setting: Default for screensaver is now set to "None".
Contents:
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1x Theme file for Windows XP
1x "Royale Remixed" folder consisting of the necessary files defining the theme
1x Readme document
[b]Instructions:
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1. Uninstall previous versions.
2. Double click installer and follow instructions to install.
Credits:
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Creator: oddbasket (HWZ Forums Singapore)
Hosting: atlanticus (HWZ Forums Singapore)
Original Files: Microsoft
Usage and Legal:
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The rights of the intellectual property contained herein belongs to Microsoft, and if they wish it, please stop circulation of this package immediately. Otherwise, feel free to redistribute this package in it's untampered form strictly for non-commercial reasons only.
mazin
Nov 20 2006, 05:56 AM
What about a logon screen (logonui.exe) that has exactly the same background as the one I added to Royale Noir?
If you, guys, see it could be relevant; I'll post it!
OFF TOPIC: Thank you, ricktendo64, for the guide! I managed to make my own signature.
oddbasket
Nov 20 2006, 09:23 AM
Post it! I'll link it in my local forum as well, I'm sure the guys there would love it!
A minor update has been done just now to my modded theme. The static start menu now has no more jaggies and no gap between it and the taskbar.
Randy_Rivers
Nov 20 2006, 10:28 AM
Thanks a bunch oddbasket this is great i really like it as its a vista look without using a custompack.thxz again.
dirtwarrior
Nov 20 2006, 11:09 AM
I got the one with orange start and it looks nice
oddbasket
Nov 20 2006, 06:04 PM
QUOTE (Randy_Rivers @ Nov 20 2006, 10:28 AM)
Thanks a bunch oddbasket this is great i really like it as its a vista look without using a custompack.thxz again.
You're welcome, bro. I'll probably be fixing the inactive taskbar to be less dark as well soon.
Anyway, I just reuploaded the files because I'd mistakenly uploaded a version with black program menu background which was for someone else.
oddbasket
Nov 20 2006, 08:31 PM
What's changed:
Version 1.2:
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-Inactive taskbar is now visibly two-toned and not too dark to notice.
-Inactive caption buttons now match the new inactive taskbar.
-Inactive frame matches the new inactive taskbar as well.
(This bit was requested by Antioch18 to have it fixed.)
mazin
Nov 23 2006, 04:54 AM
Download.
Originally, this logon screen was named as "Winter Clear" and was made by boss019 on www.wincustomize.com!
I just replaced two bitmaps to suit (IMO) Royale Noir. They are:
BITMAP 100: 1600 x 1200 x 24b
BITMAP 2005: 600 x 500 x 32b
The attached file (logonui.ex_) is modifyPEd and makecabbed.
oddbasket
Nov 23 2006, 06:20 AM
any instructions for noobs like me on how to apply it directly?
mazin
Nov 23 2006, 10:12 AM
QUOTE (oddbasket @ Nov 23 2006, 01:20 PM)
any instructions for noobs like me on how to apply it directly?
If you want to use it on your current system, extract logonui.ex_ and put the resulting logonui.exe in %SYSTEMROOT%\SYSTEM32 replacing the original one. (SFC must be off!)
If you want to add it to your UACD, put logonui.ex_ in i386 replacing the original one.
oddbasket
Nov 23 2006, 10:25 PM
Thanks mazin. extract via cmd, duh... I'm like 2 yrs rusty at this kind of thing...
Anyway, for those that like my Royale Noir project, expect a major update in 1.3.
Royale Noir Remixed changes in v1.4
Major
Nov 24 2006, 06:00 AM
@mazin what is means SFC must be off?
@oddbasket, i have downloaded vista noir, but i couldn´t extract it because it tells me it has an error CRC
Thanks
oddbasket
Nov 28 2006, 03:31 AM
QUOTE (Major @ Nov 24 2006, 06:00 AM)
@mazin what is means SFC must be off?
@oddbasket, i have downloaded vista noir, but i couldn´t extract it because it tells me it has an error CRC
Thanks
SFC means System File Check
Try downloading again, I checked it, it's fine.
mazin
Nov 29 2006, 05:42 PM
@ oddbasket
I'm waiting for v 1.3. I like blues!
oddbasket
Nov 30 2006, 12:37 AM
QUOTE (mazin @ Nov 29 2006, 05:42 PM)
@ oddbasket
I'm waiting for v 1.3. I like blues!
Updated in my previous post my Royale Remixed Theme v1.4, plus a very long readme detailing the extensive fixes and changes to the mod.
It now includes my excellent Royale Zune Remixed mod in the color scheme as well!
mazin
Dec 1 2006, 02:44 AM
Thanks for the good work, mate. The patch was good enough for me.
oddbasket
Dec 3 2006, 09:47 PM
oddbasket's Royale Remixed Theme updated to v1.41 with some bug fixes, hopefully I've got them all this time round.
pepoluan
Dec 4 2006, 12:38 PM
QUOTE (mazin @ Nov 23 2006, 05:54 PM)
Download.
Originally, this logon screen was named as "Winter Clear" and was made by boss019 on www.wincustomize.com!
I just replaced two bitmaps to suit (IMO) Royale Noir. They are:
BITMAP 100: 1600 x 1200 x 24b
BITMAP 2005: 600 x 500 x 32b
The attached file (logonui.ex_) is modifyPEd and makecabbed.
Any version for StarDock's LogonStudio?
oddbasket
Dec 6 2006, 10:12 PM
updated to 1.42 with a couple of bugfixes that eluded me.
QUOTE
Version 1.42:
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-Fixed: Royale Noir disabled caption buttons were mismatched.
-Fixed: Royale Zune trackbars' transparency were not correctly implemented.
coldoven
Dec 7 2006, 11:26 AM
great theme, i love it, and it doesn't bog down the ol cpu.
mazin
Dec 7 2006, 03:20 PM
QUOTE (pepoluan @ Dec 4 2006, 08:38 PM)
Any version for StarDock's LogonStudio?
1.0.64
oddbasket
Dec 7 2006, 06:08 PM
QUOTE (coldoven @ Dec 7 2006, 11:26 AM)
great theme, i love it, and it doesn't bog down the ol cpu.
Thanks, I initially thought it would be quick work, that maybe Royale Noir was 90% done.
Turns out, M$ only changed the main graphics and it was more like <50% and with all the bugs. So I had my work cut out, and hence all the updates...
mazin
Dec 8 2006, 12:58 PM
QUOTE (oddbasket @ Dec 8 2006, 02:08 AM)
So I had my work cut out, and hence all the updates...
You've done a good job. Thanks, mate!
oddbasket
Dec 8 2006, 10:11 PM
QUOTE (mazin @ Dec 8 2006, 12:58 PM)
You've done a good job. Thanks, mate!
Thanks for the appreciation, buddy!
Oh and if you like to try the Royale Noir with Segoe UI fonts:
Download mazin
Dec 9 2006, 03:26 AM
Sure, I like Segoe UI font. I'm downloading, now!
oddbasket
Dec 9 2006, 05:01 AM
QUOTE (mazin @ Dec 9 2006, 03:26 AM)
Sure, I like Segoe UI font. I'm downloading, now!
Oh dear, didn't expect you to come back so fast.
Had hoped to update the post before you downloaded.
Version 1.43 with Segoe UI fontsDownloadQUOTE
Changelog:
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Version 1.43 with Segoe UI fonts:
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Royale Noir:
------------
-Changed windows button to Noir color scheme.
-Changed combo button to Noir color scheme.
-Changed spin buttons to Noir color scheme.
-changed scrollbars to Noir color scheme.
-Changed tab items and panel to Noir color scheme.
There's nothing left of the blue royale in Noir now...
oddbasket
Dec 10 2006, 10:22 PM
Download Royale Noir Shutdown UI:(Backup yuor origianl msgina.dll before installing this)Download oddbasket
Dec 11 2006, 08:02 PM
Updated 12th Dec, 2006:
-Changed to Windows Installer Package with cleaner files and uninstall option.
-VB scripted to behave exactly like M$'s official theme packs.
-Remove all previously installed files before upgrading to Windows Installer.
Lwood
Dec 11 2006, 10:04 PM
Thanks for the great theme, oddbasket. I'm new to XP and this theme makes it a much more enjoyable experience.
I wish I had saved the Superman logo background from the former version though. Is there any way I could download it?
Thanks again.
[added]
Nevermind, I figured out how to extract it from the installer.
Lwood
Dec 11 2006, 11:30 PM
QUOTE (oddbasket @ Dec 10 2006, 11:22 PM)
Download Royale Noir Shutdown UI:Download Can this be uninstalled if so desired?
Thanks again.
oddbasket
Dec 12 2006, 02:22 AM
QUOTE (Lwood @ Dec 11 2006, 11:30 PM)
Can this be uninstalled if so desired?
Thanks again.
It's best to back up the original msgina.dll before replacing, amd thanks for the appreciation!
oddbasket
Dec 13 2006, 07:56 AM
Updated 13th Dec, 2006:
-Changed to Windows Installer Package with cleaner files and uninstall option.
-VB scripted to auto load and unload theme to Display Properties.
-Added 'Windows Vista' sound scheme and 'Windows Aero' cursor scheme to Control Panel ie. they are no longer tied to the 'Royale Remixed' theme.
-Remove all previously installed files before upgrading to Windows Installer.
oddbasket
Dec 14 2006, 11:00 PM
Updated 14th Dec:
-Fixed Logon and Logoff sounds
-Streamlined download 2.9mb to 2.5mb
ricktendo64
Dec 15 2006, 09:08 AM
Hey maybe you can make a logonUI to go with your theme... Its possible to make a easy addon for that too like the msgina full replacement
oddbasket
Dec 15 2006, 09:52 AM
QUOTE (ricktendo64 @ Dec 15 2006, 09:08 AM)
Hey maybe you can make a logonUI to go with your theme... Its possible to make a easy addon for that too like the msgina full replacement
There's already one by
AlexNL. And if you read my thread
here, we have the whole bloody theme for Royale Noir from logon to logoff and a few custom packs.
oddbasket
Dec 17 2006, 08:42 AM
Compiled changes and updated to v1.44, read teh changelog. Enjoy!
(Update 1.44 Progress Bar)
ringfinger
Dec 17 2006, 09:15 AM
Thanks to everyone! Awesome theme.
oddbasket
Dec 18 2006, 08:52 PM
Further reduced installer size from 3.08mb to 2.71mb.
ricktendo64
Dec 19 2006, 01:49 PM
Cool Im gonna Add it to the Royale Noir Theme with the msgina and the updated installer gimme a couple days cuz im really behing on some addons... Off topic can you put together a cool Cursor installer for a friend? check your pm for details
oddbasket
Dec 19 2006, 08:03 PM
Check your hotmail, ricktendo64.
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