Transferring Display Schemes

How do you transfer a saved Display Scheme (a Scheme in Display Properties,
Appearance tab) from one computer to another? Is there a Registry key for
saved and built-in Schemes that can be exported and imported? I don't see it
in the Registry.

Thanks,
Larry

On 10/06/2009 03:08 AM, Larry wrote:
How do you transfer a saved Display Scheme (a Scheme in Display Properties,
Appearance tab) from one computer to another? Is there a Registry key for
saved and built-in Schemes that can be exported and imported? I don't see it
in the Registry.

Thanks,
Larry


Both questions basically deal with the same question.

Have you saved your particular theme/scheme to (a) special name(s)?
Yes/No?
Export to a file to transfer, import into the desired computer to
achieve the desired results. Modify to the particular OS.

In Win9X, Plus! Themes support must be active [Win95/Win98-Gold
required Plus add-on IIRC].

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc767125.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u..._03june30.mspx

Looking for pre-made themes and such; more info; for other systems?
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...s&start=0&sa=N

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On 10/06/2009 03:08 AM, Larry wrote:
How do you transfer a saved Display Scheme (a Scheme in Display Properties,
Appearance tab) from one computer to another? Is there a Registry key for
saved and built-in Schemes that can be exported and imported? I don't see it
in the Registry.

Thanks,
Larry


Both questions basically deal with the same question.

Have you saved your particular theme/scheme to (a) special name(s)?
Yes/No?
Export to a file to transfer, import into the desired computer to
achieve the desired results. Modify to the particular OS.

In Win9X, Plus! Themes support must be active [Win95/Win98-Gold
required Plus add-on IIRC].

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc767125.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u..._03june30.mspx

Looking for pre-made themes and such; more info; for other systems?
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...s&start=0&sa=N

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MEB
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm
Windows Info, Diagnostics, Security, Networking
http://peoplescounsel.org
The "real world" of Law, Justice, and Government
___---

Have you saved your particular theme/scheme to (a) special name(s)?
Yes/No?
Export to a file to transfer, import into the desired computer to
achieve the desired results. Modify to the particular OS.

But that was my question. I know that I need to export some Registry key
containing the Appearances scheme or Theme to the new computer, but the
question is, where are Appearances schemes located in the W98 Registry?

Larry

Have you saved your particular theme/scheme to (a) special name(s)?
Yes/No?
Export to a file to transfer, import into the desired computer to
achieve the desired results. Modify to the particular OS.

But that was my question. I know that I need to export some Registry key
containing the Appearances scheme or Theme to the new computer, but the
question is, where are Appearances schemes located in the W98 Registry?

Larry

On 10/07/2009 11:28 AM, Larry wrote:
Have you saved your particular theme/scheme to (a) special name(s)?
Yes/No?
Export to a file to transfer, import into the desired computer to
achieve the desired results. Modify to the particular OS.

But that was my question. I know that I need to export some Registry key
containing the Appearances scheme or Theme to the new computer, but the
question is, where are Appearances schemes located in the W98 Registry?

Larry


Uhm, You apparently don't understand the basics of themes and schemes.

When dealing with themes you MUST transfer the resultant/required
*files* associated with the particular settings; that's backgrounds,
pointers, sounds, icons, startup/shutdown screens, etc. [unless using
defaults installed].
Exporting and importing a KEY or keys from the registry does nothing
but cause error and frustration *UNLESS* all necessary components for
the scheme/theme are transferred as well, OR it *only* uses ALREADY
installed base files, backgrounds, sounds, etc..

Apparently you didn't look at the links ... how about a couple more to
maybe explain it a little better:
http://www.google.com/search?q=Win98+creating+themes

This Time It’s Personal
Customization Options Give Windows A Face-Lift
http://www.smartcomputing.com/editor...8l10/08l10.asp

Bud Allen's Win98 Tips and Tricks
http://www.geocities.com/~budallen/9...0more%20THEMES

Creating your own Desktop Themes
http://www.themesunlimited.com/creatingthemes.html

Schemes can be anything from power schemes, pointer schemes, color
schemes, sound schemes, icon schemes, etc,,, which may be PART OF a
*theme* [if possible to include], or an administrative policy, or
whatever applies towards that particular activity.

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On 10/07/2009 11:28 AM, Larry wrote:
Have you saved your particular theme/scheme to (a) special name(s)?
Yes/No?
Export to a file to transfer, import into the desired computer to
achieve the desired results. Modify to the particular OS.

But that was my question. I know that I need to export some Registry key
containing the Appearances scheme or Theme to the new computer, but the
question is, where are Appearances schemes located in the W98 Registry?

Larry


Uhm, You apparently don't understand the basics of themes and schemes.

When dealing with themes you MUST transfer the resultant/required
*files* associated with the particular settings; that's backgrounds,
pointers, sounds, icons, startup/shutdown screens, etc. [unless using
defaults installed].
Exporting and importing a KEY or keys from the registry does nothing
but cause error and frustration *UNLESS* all necessary components for
the scheme/theme are transferred as well, OR it *only* uses ALREADY
installed base files, backgrounds, sounds, etc..

Apparently you didn't look at the links ... how about a couple more to
maybe explain it a little better:
http://www.google.com/search?q=Win98+creating+themes

This Time It’s Personal
Customization Options Give Windows A Face-Lift
http://www.smartcomputing.com/editor...8l10/08l10.asp

Bud Allen's Win98 Tips and Tricks
http://www.geocities.com/~budallen/9...0more%20THEMES

Creating your own Desktop Themes
http://www.themesunlimited.com/creatingthemes.html

Schemes can be anything from power schemes, pointer schemes, color
schemes, sound schemes, icon schemes, etc,,, which may be PART OF a
*theme* [if possible to include], or an administrative policy, or
whatever applies towards that particular activity.

--
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http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm
Windows Info, Diagnostics, Security, Networking
http://peoplescounsel.org
The "real world" of Law, Justice, and Government
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In message , MEB
writes:
On 10/07/2009 11:28 AM, Larry wrote:
Have you saved your particular theme/scheme to (a) special name(s)?
Yes/No?
Export to a file to transfer, import into the desired computer to
achieve the desired results. Modify to the particular OS.

But that was my question. I know that I need to export some Registry key
containing the Appearances scheme or Theme to the new computer, but the
question is, where are Appearances schemes located in the W98 Registry?

Larry


Uhm, You apparently don't understand the basics of themes and schemes.

When dealing with themes you MUST transfer the resultant/required
*files* associated with the particular settings; that's backgrounds,
pointers, sounds, icons, startup/shutdown screens, etc. [unless using
defaults installed].
Exporting and importing a KEY or keys from the registry does nothing
but cause error and frustration *UNLESS* all necessary components for
the scheme/theme are transferred as well, OR it *only* uses ALREADY
installed base files, backgrounds, sounds, etc..
[]
You have a good point that anything that a scheme calls up - backgrounds
(wallpapers), sounds, icons, startup/shutdown screens, etc. - must
_also_ be present/copied/whatever.

What Larry is asking is, where is the theme/scheme _information_ - the
pointers to all of the above, and also the colour scheme(s) - stored?
I'm fairly sure it isn't a file, certainly not one whose name bears any
relation to the name you give your theme/scheme when you "save" it.

"I do not know where this information is stored" is an acceptable
answer.
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In message , MEB
writes:
On 10/07/2009 11:28 AM, Larry wrote:
Have you saved your particular theme/scheme to (a) special name(s)?
Yes/No?
Export to a file to transfer, import into the desired computer to
achieve the desired results. Modify to the particular OS.

But that was my question. I know that I need to export some Registry key
containing the Appearances scheme or Theme to the new computer, but the
question is, where are Appearances schemes located in the W98 Registry?

Larry


Uhm, You apparently don't understand the basics of themes and schemes.

When dealing with themes you MUST transfer the resultant/required
*files* associated with the particular settings; that's backgrounds,
pointers, sounds, icons, startup/shutdown screens, etc. [unless using
defaults installed].
Exporting and importing a KEY or keys from the registry does nothing
but cause error and frustration *UNLESS* all necessary components for
the scheme/theme are transferred as well, OR it *only* uses ALREADY
installed base files, backgrounds, sounds, etc..
[]
You have a good point that anything that a scheme calls up - backgrounds
(wallpapers), sounds, icons, startup/shutdown screens, etc. - must
_also_ be present/copied/whatever.

What Larry is asking is, where is the theme/scheme _information_ - the
pointers to all of the above, and also the colour scheme(s) - stored?
I'm fairly sure it isn't a file, certainly not one whose name bears any
relation to the name you give your theme/scheme when you "save" it.

"I do not know where this information is stored" is an acceptable
answer.
--
J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/1985 MB++G.5AL-IS-P--Ch++(p)Ar@T0H+Sh0!:`)DNAf
** http://www.soft255.demon.co.uk/G6JPG-PC/JPGminPC.htm for ludicrously
outdated thoughts on PCs. **

Quantum particles: the dreams that stuff is made of - David Moser

J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , MEB
writes:
On 10/07/2009 11:28 AM, Larry wrote:
Have you saved your particular theme/scheme to (a) special name(s)?
Yes/No?
Export to a file to transfer, import into the desired computer to
achieve the desired results. Modify to the particular OS.

But that was my question. I know that I need to export some Registry key
containing the Appearances scheme or Theme to the new computer, but the
question is, where are Appearances schemes located in the W98 Registry?

Larry


Uhm, You apparently don't understand the basics of themes and schemes.

When dealing with themes you MUST transfer the resultant/required
*files* associated with the particular settings; that's backgrounds,
pointers, sounds, icons, startup/shutdown screens, etc. [unless using
defaults installed].
Exporting and importing a KEY or keys from the registry does nothing
but cause error and frustration *UNLESS* all necessary components for
the scheme/theme are transferred as well, OR it *only* uses ALREADY
installed base files, backgrounds, sounds, etc..
[]
You have a good point that anything that a scheme calls up - backgrounds
(wallpapers), sounds, icons, startup/shutdown screens, etc. - must
_also_ be present/copied/whatever.

What Larry is asking is, where is the theme/scheme _information_ - the
pointers to all of the above, and also the colour scheme(s) - stored?
I'm fairly sure it isn't a file, certainly not one whose name bears any
relation to the name you give your theme/scheme when you "save" it.

"I do not know where this information is stored" is an acceptable answer.


At least some of the information is in the WIN.INI file.

From Win.ini :

[Desktop]
Wallpaper=C:\WINDOWS\CARVED~2.BMP
TileWallpaper=1
WallpaperStyle=0
Pattern=(None)


[colors]
Scrollbar=192 192 192
Background=233 222 171
ActiveTitle=0 0 128
InactiveTitle=128 128 128
Menu=192 192 192
Window=255 255 224
WindowFrame=0 0 0
MenuText=0 0 0
WindowText=0 0 0
TitleText=255 255 255
ActiveBorder=144 0 24
InactiveBorder=192 192 192
AppWorkspace=128 128 128
Hilight=0 0 128
HilightText=255 255 255
ButtonFace=192 192 192
ButtonShadow=128 128 128
GrayText=128 128 128
ButtonText=0 0 0
InactiveTitleText=192 192 192
ButtonHilight=255 255 255
ButtonDkShadow=0 0 0
ButtonLight=223 223 223
InfoText=0 0 0
InfoWindow=255 255 225
ButtonAlternateFace=180 180 180
HotTrackingColor=0 0 255
GradientActiveTitle=128 0 0
GradientInactiveTitle=181 181 181

HTH & GL

John

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