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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 |
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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 -- MEB 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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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 -- MEB 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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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 |
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Transferring Display Schemes
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 |
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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. -- MEB 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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Transferring Display Schemes
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. -- MEB 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. -- 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 |
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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 |
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Transferring Display Schemes
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 -- \\\||/// ------------------o000----(o)(o)----000o---------------- ----------------------------()-------------------------- '' Madness takes its toll - Please have exact change. '' John Dulak - 40.4913ºN,79.904ºW - http://tinyurl.com/2qs6o6 |
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