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mac appearance
I recently downloaded the Fresco skin for Windows XP for this website:
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For some reason, mid installation, it asked for my Windows Service Pack 2 CD.. I didn't have one [at least I don't think I do], so I clicked cancel, restarted my computer, and set the Fresco theme. I get the menu colors [green and white, Mac style], but how do I get the main desktop to look like it is on regular Macs? With the icons near the top [refer to the link given for screenshots]. Hope that made sense.
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The patcher you downloaded replaced the uxtheme.dll file on your computer. Uxtheme prevents unauthorized themes like that from being applied. Windows recognized this change as damage to its integrity and tried to fix it. To do that it needed the XP CD. It's lucky you didn't have one on hand, if you would have used it, the patcher wouldn't have worked.
Icons are not included in this package. You will need a separate one.
The bottom object dock is also not included in this package. There are a number of these:
To move the taskbar to the top of the screen, right click it. Make sure "Lock the Taskbar" is NOT checked. Then click and drag the taskbar to middle of the top of the screen. Release it and it will move there. I recommend you then "Lock the Taskbar" so that you don't accidentally move it in the future.
The package you are referring to is not very comprehensive. If you want to completely change your PC so that it appears to be a Mac, I recommend you use this explorer shell replacement:
[Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
This includes the object dock, icons, and even sounds. Before you apply this patch:
-Do not uninstall the uxtheme patcher you used. This installation also needs a patched uxtheme.
-Change your visual style back to a windows theme.
If the above link goes down, here is a list of mirrors:
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