Microsoft KB Archive/883391

= You cannot change your desktop theme in Windows XP =

Article ID: 883391

Article Last Modified on 11/10/2004

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

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SYMPTOMS
You cannot change desktop themes, and you cannot select the Windows XP theme on a Microsoft Windows XP-based computer.



CAUSE
This problem occurs when the Themes service is stopped.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, start the Themes service. To do this, follow these steps:


 * 1) Click Start, click Run, type services.msc, and then click OK.
 * 2) In the list of services, right-click Themes, and then click Properties.
 * 3) On the General tab, click Automatic in the Startup type list.
 * 4) On the General tab, click Start under Service status, and then click OK.
 * 5) Exit Services.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.

Keywords: kbtshoot kbprb KB883391

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