Microsoft KB Archive/296761

= The Windows XP &quot;Windows and Buttons&quot; Settings Are Not Available for the 64-Bit Versions =

Article ID: 296761

Article Last Modified on 12/1/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

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This article was previously published under Q296761





SYMPTOMS
On the Appearance tab in the Display Properties dialog box, only Classic Windows is listed in the Windows and Buttons drop-down list; Windows XP Style is missing from the list.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs because the Themes service is not installed on Windows XP 64-bit editions.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
The 64-bit versions of Windows XP does not include the Windows XP Luna theme, nor are there any new Windows and Buttons themes that are supported in the Itanium-based versions.

The Windows XP 64-bit versions do include the new Start menu.

Keywords: kbbug kbnofix kbui KB296761

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