Sysmetrix - is it good?
Thursday, February 27, 2003 by Blondie66 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I'm contemplating downloading SysMetrix, what do you guys think? Should I?, It's not too techical for a dumb blonde is it? 
The DJ
Reply #3 Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:03 PM
Reply #3 Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:03 PM
Most Definetly is. I don't like it always on top though because it gets in the way. DU Meter is enough.
Not every skin supports 4 drives either. Definetly give it a try.
Not every skin supports 4 drives either. Definetly give it a try.
Blondie66
Reply #4 Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:21 PM
Reply #4 Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:21 PM
HELPPPPPP!!! I got SysMetrix and got a skin, unzipped it and extracted it to the programs themes folder, but it's not showing the skin? Please advise. 
White_Moth
Reply #5 Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:26 PM
Reply #5 Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:26 PM
SysMetrix is an App, not a theme. Open it like you would any App, then left click it to choose a theme. 
Blondie66
Reply #7 Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:29 PM
Reply #7 Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:29 PM
Yes I know, it's shpwing the theme I downloaded in the list but its now showing anything in the preview window?
White_Moth
Reply #8 Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:42 PM
Reply #8 Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:42 PM
I am going to to try this myself again, Blondie66. I had quit using SysMetrix because my system couldn't keep it together very long. When I was running it, I had no problems applying skins, so let me see what I come up with.
If anyone else has a solution, please speak up.
If anyone else has a solution, please speak up.
Blondie66
Reply #9 Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:44 PM
Reply #9 Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:44 PM
It's the Sammy Large SysMetrix skin I'm trying to use.. but still no luck 
Blondie66
Reply #10 Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:51 PM
Reply #10 Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:51 PM
Jake, I have to go now, but please please please keep trying and let me know how to fix this. I would be ever so greatful.
-Thank you.
I would be ever so greatful. -Thank you.
werewolf
Reply #11 Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:52 PM
Reply #11 Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:52 PM
right click, choose Sysmetrix configuration, find your skin in the 'Theme Browser' section, click "Load Theme".
If the skin doesn't apply correctly: Click on 'Theme Settings'. On the right hand side at the bottom there is a text box for "Background". Click on the browse button on the right side of this text box and navigate to the folder where the sysmetrix skin resides (it should be there when you click the button). Then choose the .bmp file for the theme. It is supposed to be called whatever the theme is called. (eg.: Sammy Large.bmp.) When you click on the correct .bmp, your theme will look correct. Click "Save Current Theme" and then "Exit".
The problem is that the folder is supposed to have the exact same name as the theme's background .bmp file. When it doesn't, the theme won't load correctly.
Please let me know if this helped.
If the skin doesn't apply correctly: Click on 'Theme Settings'. On the right hand side at the bottom there is a text box for "Background". Click on the browse button on the right side of this text box and navigate to the folder where the sysmetrix skin resides (it should be there when you click the button). Then choose the .bmp file for the theme. It is supposed to be called whatever the theme is called. (eg.: Sammy Large.bmp.) When you click on the correct .bmp, your theme will look correct. Click "Save Current Theme" and then "Exit".
The problem is that the folder is supposed to have the exact same name as the theme's background .bmp file. When it doesn't, the theme won't load correctly.
Please let me know if this helped.
White_Moth
Reply #12 Thursday, February 27, 2003 5:04 PM
Reply #12 Thursday, February 27, 2003 5:04 PM
I was going to suggest trying another skin. I am afraid my new attempt nearly locked up my computer, it's a wonder I didn't lose my online connection.
It sounds like you have the answer there Werewolf, I am sure she will appreciate it as I.
It sounds like you have the answer there Werewolf, I am sure she will appreciate it as I.
Blondie66
Reply #13 Thursday, February 27, 2003 7:07 PM
Reply #13 Thursday, February 27, 2003 7:07 PM
Wolfy I love you!!! 
It worked! You are wonderful, thank you so very very much!!! (((HUGSSS))). 
It worked! You are wonderful, thank you so very very much!!! (((HUGSSS))). 
Blondie66
Reply #14 Thursday, February 27, 2003 7:09 PM
Reply #14 Thursday, February 27, 2003 7:09 PM
And Jake thank you too hon, sorry about it nearly locking your computer up. 
But thanks for your help anyhow. Much appreciated.
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Reply #1 Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:01 PM