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Note: These files are for Vista SPI only. If you haven't installed the SP1 yet, then click here.

Rafael did it again! For those who can't use the custom visual styles in Windows Vista SP1, download and replace these three system files (uxtheme.dll, shsvcs.dll and themeui.dll).

Uxtheme Vista SP1 (32-bit) [link]
Uxtheme Vista SP1 (64-bit) [link]

How to..
1. Login as a user with Administrative privileges -or- have Administrative credentials ready (check under the keyboard for a slip of paper).
2. Navigate to %systemroot%System32
3. Right-click uxtheme.dll and click properties.
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!

You can use Take Control or these registry files for taking ownership of system files in Vista. [link]

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:iconroncb:
I am so glad you came along, for I have not seen a theme I would do all that you just suggested ( #1 was funnier than shit :lmao: ) until I looked at your wincustomize page and saw your Midnight Black Visual Style. I am definitely going to attempt all the steps and see how it goes. I have been using windows classic and started to fall in love with. I have no idea what i was thinking, even though I was able to adjust all the colors and feel like a small god. :D
Thanks again for the kind words, and I can only hope to continue to make things that people will enjoy.
Your entire gallery is amazing, and I am in awe of your skill.:worship:
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:icongeoffo11:
i restarted my computer, having don everything explained, and i used the right registry files and have all permissions and ownership
but it just wont work :S

Vista home premium SP1 32bit.
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:iconbalderoine:
~Balderoine May 4, 2008  Professional Interface Designer
Thank you thank you thank you! I posted a journal on this and within a few seconds Fishy-Fish told me about this journal:lmao: thnx
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:iconenzudes1gn:
*EnzuDes1gn Mar 30, 2008  Professional Interface Designer
:heart: i now love you ^^ , just yesterday i tried to use vista glazz, and had to to use restore to get back my standard vista skin, as i lost dll32 :(
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:iconfalanga:
Thanks man !
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:iconbutch123:
My pleasure
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:icondeppvomdienst:
thx for this really usefull info!

I want to ask you something: did you experience any Problems with SP1 so far? I can't find any usefull information on the net. I don't want to run into the same Problems with Vista SP like XP SP!
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:iconenzudes1gn:
*EnzuDes1gn Mar 30, 2008  Professional Interface Designer
theres tons of info on this topic on the net mate, but i am on vista ultimate 32bit, sp1, and i love it, it's now faster in all ways, more responsive etc, it's been great for me ;) best of luck
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:icondeppvomdienst:
thx for the reply but I'm using Vista 64bit, sorry I forgot to mentian this ^^
anyway I'll just wait one more week and then check the inet again!
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:iconenzudes1gn:
*EnzuDes1gn Mar 30, 2008  Professional Interface Designer
ahh ok np, i won't go 64bit, until it's totally stable :), oh and your welcome
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