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May 09, 2005 12:00 AM

Microsoft Gives Royale Theme to All Windows XP Users

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Thanks to Allen H. and Jim W. for this item: Microsoft New Zealand has officially released the Windows XP Royale theme, which Microsoft originally designed solely for Windows XP Media Center Edition (XP MCE) 2005 but later also ported to XP Tablet PC Edition 2005. Now all XP users can download this sharp-looking theme, which features the new Microsoft Energy style and a few new backgrounds. Find out more about the theme at the Microsoft New Zealand Web site.

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  • rfdparker2002
    7 years ago
    Oct 21, 2005

    I agree with Mac Users that Windows is rubbish and Buggy and no way open, but though more stable Mac OS is even more of a rip off, Listen Windows and Mac Users, ever heard of L I N U X, surely you know what it is, many companies such as Mandrivia (formley Mandrake) did it for free, that is was more stable and fast than either Mac or Windows (definetly windows), and I don't know about Mac OS, but it is definitly more secure than Windows. Everyone, just realise the best things in life are free, and for windows users: you don't have to give up windows, do waht I do: run a dual boot, of course I only run a dual boot for Games that require windows, so just think.

    Anyway for this topics real reason: I think this theme is very good, and loads of thanks to the person who posted instructions on how to change the colors of Office 2003, because you can't get POublisher for Linux (I don't think) so I have to use windows for that, and I would hate to have the grey in 2003

  • Anonymous User
    7 years ago
    Sep 05, 2005

    I have a genuine copy of XP Pro and 2003 SBE.

  • Anonymous User
    7 years ago
    Sep 04, 2005

    Quote:

    Installing this theme does indeed make Office 2003 turn a sickly grey. This is because Office responds to changes in the system theme so it fits in.

    But it can be fixed! First, revert to the original Luna theme. Then rename C:\\WINDOWS\\Resources\\Themes\\Royale\\royale.msstyles to luna.msstyles. Next open C:\\WINDOWS\\Resources\\Themes\\Royale.theme in notepad. Find the [Visual Styles] section about half way down, and change the PATH value to match the renamed Luna.msstyles.

    Now apply it - you just fooled Office into thinking that you're using Luna, when you're actually using Royale!

    End Quote

    Thank you so much whoever found this out. This was the only thing stopping me from using Royale.

  • Anonymous User
    7 years ago
    Sep 01, 2005

    ummm... other way round buddy. South Africa got beaten by NZ. In fact, South Africa has never actually had the title of number 1 in the world - lol, that's why they wanted to beat NZ so badly in this game. Sadly, the closest they've ever gotten was this last game - but since they lost they're still number 2. ;) poor kaffa's that can't read scores.

  • Anonymous User
    7 years ago
    Aug 12, 2005

    YO... SOUTH AFRICA BEAT New Zealand IN rugby.. YEAH... Go south africa, number 1 Rugby Team in the World....

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