How to Patch the uxtheme.dll File (the safe way)

[ItzSafirItz]

Does this patching Works aswell on Windows 7 or Windows Vista?

[cACTIfARM]

Everyone, make sure to make a backup of the file before doing this...

[pythonsl3r]

sp2 or sp3

[kiki23241]

Does it work for vista cause i messed my computer up by trying to patch files and i just got it fixed and if i mess it up again my dad will kill me.

[ivansteiven]

thanks it worked

[adamdmasi]

Also forgot to mention that before you run replacer, click start and run and type in %homedrive%%homepath% then goto tools and folder options and set it to show hidden and protected system files,then copy ntuser.dat to the C drive and name the copy ntuser.bak.Then goto c:\windows and copy uxtheme.dll, name it uxtheme.bak.If replacer doesn't work use recovery console on the Win XP cd to move the backups to their original spots.

[adamdmasi]

If you get an error and it won't let you patch uxtheme, turn off your pc then turn it on and then continuously press and let go of F8 until you are asked what to do, choose safe mode, then run replacer.cmd. The reason for this is windows file protection is disabled in safe mode so you can edit system files.

[Tollolable]

so this won't fuck up my system? .... blue screen of death >___>

[ghhgtd]

it doesnt work for me :(

[08MANNY23]

worked fine no problems

[Cr1ptlord]

Works x) even got vista style :P

[Lowonfuel]

WARNING!. don't try the trick on this vid it can mess up your OS, instead try the "UXTheme Multi-Patcher 6.0". Multipatcher will do it all with a double click and it WILL NOT mess up your Operating System. Multipatcher can patch XP, Vista & probably Windows 7, but read the info before taking my word for it. Also check that you don't have a security policy in the registry that may prevent you installing themes.

[Lowonfuel]

Never had a problem installing themes till SP3, so some XP versions may not need 2 b patched but may have a policy set in registry to prevent third party themes. So, before patching Uxtheme, check on: Start\Run\type regedit \ok, and go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\& CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsof­t\Windows\CurrentVersion\polic­ies\Explorer. Policy value may be named: "NoActiveDesktop", "NoThemes", "NoBackGround-or-WallPaper" with a "1" in data, is present, change the "1" to "0"

[osamafawze]

i love u man its work man i love uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu­uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu­uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu­uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu­uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[tehboxface]

dude when i drag the theme into the window it dosnt do anything PL0X REPLY

[nachozman7]

HA!

[Lowonfuel]

People, DON'T TRY THIS it may mess up your user profile. Check step 3: "Start the replacer.cmd file and type in C:/WINDOWS/uxtheme.dll and press enter".. (inverted slash?)That alone gives an idea of the guy's level of knowledge so don't fall for his instructions but look for the right way and make sure what you read works before you attempt it, do it from another user account, create a new one if necessary so you won't corrupt your regular account in case it fails

[Lowonfuel]

AND backup your "NTUSER.DAT" file before attempting it ay other way. Tools\Folder options\View\show all hidden files & folders, and uncheck 'Hide system protected files', next browse to your user folder and if you already have a 'ntuser.bkf' (or .bkp) file, copy the "ntuser.dat" file to another folder outside the user folder.. just to be safe, and rename it ntuser2.bkf.

[MarcosFabianTv]

He right. I couldn't log into Windows when i patched and rebooted.

[devilboy744]

the last time i did this i had to rebot my computer cus it only showed my backround when i turned on my pc so how the heck do ya do this i have done it before but i dont remember but i have done this 2 times in a row and i just keep getting a blank screen with my backround????

[Lowonfuel]

I had to move to another user account cause the regular account got corrupted. I should have read before but trusted the guy and payed no mind to the trouble he's caused. Makes you wonder if "the safe way" is really a sinister remark. Your options are: Restore your system, delete the uxtheme file, and restore the ntuser.bkf file to ntuser.dat that's if you have the ntuser.bkf (backup/hidden file) in the user profile folder.. if not, move to another user account as last resort

[ytuber28341]

There is a much easier way.

Flyakite OSX theme patcher. Just be sure to reboot after the patch, because if you CClean away the files in temp before you even load into windows, you may not be able to boot.

You must allow it to patch, then clean the temp. Turn off CCleaner autostart if you must till you are sure windows is loaded, then apply the theme & CClean away.

[Danieltratratra]

Safe ... PHA

[true2005]

ty dude, works (:

[iKevin3184]

will this wrok for windows 7

[listojay]

its not safe!!!!!

[Yootewbamg]

yea this retard said that it works on vista REPLACE IS XP ONLY and to use themes in vista u must replace MORE than only the uxtheme.dll this vid needs to be removed its just screwing people over

[xiiSuCkzZx]

Can i use the original XP theme once i have patched it?

That is my biggest question :)

[2008BasicVisual]

Failed.... Replacer Will NOT Open! :(

[rafael1877]

hey help me my computer blacked out!!!!!!! im getting a black screen at the welcome jawnnn!! can any body reply me with the solution for this issue. i thank u guys in advance.

[SHIGAWAKA]

hey me too...it's my problem also..and i also got black screen after that....:(

[rafael1877]

brother i fixed it, just do a system restore...start ur windows on safe mode and type it down on run..sumthing like that

[SHIGAWAKA]

how dude?

can u tell me?

Cu'z im really jealous of the Vista themes..O.o

[rafael1877]

i didnt put the theme, i just fixed the black screen.

[innodracu]

Copy Failed!

[DaLatinG]

hey dude, I got that "Alienguise" themes shit installed...if I wanna change 2 1 of these themes do I just keep going along with this vid or do I have 2 like turn/uninstall "Alienguise" ??

[mikex222]

how do u change it back to the way before

[BarkingChocolate]

do a system restore

[mikex222]

thanks for posting but a week before ur post i figured it out lolz

thanks anyways

[apacolipto64]

hmm, this says for the uxtheme.ddl.file file for xp, i have vista, will it still work?

[BarkingChocolate]

it should

[chrisig0]

THANX MAN!

5 STARS!!!!!!

[heffmcro]

mr. choco.. how do you install shellstyle.dll file? pls. help:D

[heffmcro]

@barkingchoco

what if the theme has a shellstyle.dll file? what do i do..? pls.. help

[BarkingChocolate]

its all the same. it will work just fine. ;)

[wetzel267]

their is obviously no reason for you to call him an A hole you obviously did something wrong when it worked for many other people

[ResidentEvilacPiano]

@ChoClate,

I have SP3 and i'm slightly worried even though i'm extremely skilled with computers,are you sure its safe?

[AGreasyMuslim]

I've done this on service pack 3 on 3 different computers nothing went wrong on any of them, so yeah it should work.

If it doesn't just copy the uxtheme.dll and put it in a safe folder before you replace it, boot in safe mode and replace the patched uxtheme with the backup, since your extremely skilled you should be able to do that no problem.

[ChoClateMilk2]

thanks man worked fine on my xp sp3.

[flamezero333]

thnx dude i'm subbing for this

[terrorforce007]

Yo , i have a question , my harddisk isn't C but D do I have to yp C:/WINDOWS/uxtheme.dll ??? please someone , reply on this comment , I don't wanna screw up my laptop xP.

[Richie2k6]

If your hard drive is D then you would type in D instead of C.

I would set a system restore point before doing this though, just in case.

[NNNNNorin]

I cant download the patch, i click "download", then it says "C: desktop/ Enhancements / themes. Which of them should I take? and if a choose themes or whatever then it come up even more links who im suppose to download. It doesnt work..

[jbeebrylle]

I have a problem with uxtheme multi-patcher

after downloading and pressed the "patch" it asked me to insert a certain cd, I didnt have any idea what it was so I pressed cancel them my theme turned to windows classic stlye and couldnt change it back? help guyss

[austinwangg]

yea that happend to me sorta. add me as a freind and well chat cause i need help too..

[rickey0195]

THNX! I Love u@!!! (NO HOMO)

[vivasmallmexico]

lol

[janustwentythree]

wow, thanks so much! i've been trying for days to patch uxtheme and making a mess of it, and this worked without a hitch. awesome.

[BuckandJake]

O M G thx i almost killed my theme u saved it :D

[zhlim89]

does it works in XP sp3 ? or vista Sp1 ?

[casanova1135]

does this work for vista o.o?

[AnonymousRandomGuy]

I tried this once.. Every time I started up computer it BSOD'd. Had to reformat.

[thehomies22]

for some reason it doesnt work, the next message shows up : DAT FILE NOT FOUND "C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\USERNAME\DESKTOP\DATA­"

PRESS ANY KEY TO QUIT

help please

[farhmoha]

This works completely thank you soo much

[ToDaStreets]

Can u help me, i tried to do this, and it ended up failing. I rebooted the computer, and now, i keep getting a error message saying that it cant get theme colour, and i lost all icons off my desktop. Please help me get rid off this error message happening!

[FartingSpree]

FuCK THAT!!i FUCKED COMPUTER UP AND NOW I have to reformat damnit

[bbqftw]

i did everything that it said, but when i rebooted, windows explorer wouldnt start up and it gave me an error

"The application failed to initialize properly (0xc000007b). Click OK to terminate the application."

[kooladidas]

everything is cool but when i click on the first link ti says for service pack 2 im using service pack 3 what do i do plz relay to me i really need ur help???

[xBrokenxSoulx96x]

you download the one for sp3..

[cwbh10]

btw what is the song?

[SpyderT22]

it came with windows xp but i dont remember the name

[cwbh10]

i am pretty darn sure for Windows XP SP2 it in C:\WINDOWS\System32\uxtheme.dl­l thats where i found mine

[mitissocool]

thnx alot!!

[Saladdin07]

What will this thing do exactly ?

[SpyderT22]

it allows you to add any theme (except the ones that need windowsblinds)

[NumberZero999]

Hey I was messing around with that hahaha and I broke my laptop can anyone help me? like it get stucks at the background and you cant even right click.

[SpyderT22]

It would be best if you do a system restore I guess... sorry that that happened, hope you fix it.

[LaMinza]

what links do you mean? I'm a noob where do i find?

[SpyderT22]

they're in the description

[matelotgeek]

wgat exactly does "safe way" mean here ?

Safe as in security will not be compromised ?

safe as in the patch is 100% non-malware ?

[anim8ordude]

Safe as in your computer won't completely stuff up and lose all installed programs like mine did.(Don't worry, I didn't properly follow the instructions on the website I used, it's safe if you do it right).

[BarkingChocolate]

the software is 100% safe, guaranteed.

[chrissk8z90]

I'm using SP3.

I got as far as step like 3, but as soon as I hit enter it closed.

So I insisted I rebooted since I didn't need to hit "Y" for yes.

Is it still patched?

[BarkingChocolate]

Well, try running the replacer, and follow the steps again. If it is already patched, then it will say.

[Waldidio]

how can i do this if the replacer program opens up full screen? I don't know how to minimise it down so i can drag the file on to it. can anybody help?

[BarkingChocolate]

Instead of dragging the files, you can type in where they are saved. Say the new uxtheme.dll file is in your desktop, you would type in this:

C:\Documents and Settings\YourLogonName\Desktop­\uxtheme.dll

[00hacker001]

the xp can go crazy if u replace the files. google alienware theme and download the program ;) its cool themes with icons xD

[00hacker001]

if u want this safe. change the old uxtheme to uxtheme.old

if somethings go wrong. logg in to safe mode and delet the new one ;)

[arepick96]

Can any one give me link to download the original uxtheme.dll because my original uxtheme.dll hav lost

please .... my windows in trouble :(

[rami97farrah]

thank u very much man :)u saved me.

[syaxters90]

does the software works for vista?

[BarkingChocolate]

I don't think so, but I'm sure you could search on here for a vista version. Sorry. :)

[BarkingChocolate]

1000 views thanks everyone

[turmoildog]

it didnt work even though i did it correctly and everything...help?

[BarkingChocolate]

Well, what happened? Do you have SP1 for Windows XP or something different?

[Thewizyk]

This is the perfect solution to people who have SP3 on xp. The patcher didn't support sp3 so great job!

[Thewizyk]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! The patcher didn't work because i installed sp3 RC2 but this is surely the fix. I wish more people would see this. Good Work!

[BarkingChocolate]

Thanks =) I have SP3 RC2 too and I have heard the Replacer could harm you're computer, too. And the good thing is that you are doing this manually, and you can just unistall the Replacer after you've done the process.