How To ?
Tuesday, April 15, 2003 by Dizzy49 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I recently downloaded the Colony DesktopX, Windows Blinds, etc theme, skins, etc. I had a very hard time trying to get the WinStyle Colony theme to work to make it easier to install. The download came with an .ini file, but the program was looking for .theme. I ended up installing the parts seperate. Windows Blinds, DesktopX, Systemetrix and the Cursors. It has an integrated media player that I can't see at all, and the sysmetrix won't stay in the bottom right corner. When I play a game and come back it's sitting in the middle, and it won't go all the way back down when I try to move it.
I don't suppose there are any how-to's for a newbie? Some faqs? I've had some interesting issues, ie, when using Nero with WinAmp up I have to hit a button in WinAmp before Nero will do anything.
Would apprecaite any and all help/suggestions.
Thanks!
Dizzy
I don't suppose there are any how-to's for a newbie? Some faqs? I've had some interesting issues, ie, when using Nero with WinAmp up I have to hit a button in WinAmp before Nero will do anything.
Would apprecaite any and all help/suggestions.
Thanks!
Dizzy
MikeB314
Reply #3 Tuesday, April 22, 2003 7:49 PM
Reply #3 Tuesday, April 22, 2003 7:49 PM
To install a WinStyles suite or theme, you need to have the program WinStyles installed. https://www.stardock.com/products/winstyles/ You cannot simply open it with Windows XP's theme manager.
As for SysMetrix not staying put, my guess is that it's due to a screen resolution change when you play your game. Most likely, your game runs at a resolution lower than what your desktop is normally set at. So, when you run it and your resolution changes, SysMetrix is forced to move in order to stay on the screen. When you exit the game, your resolution returns to what it was before, leaving SysMetrix in the middle of your desktop.
As for SysMetrix not staying put, my guess is that it's due to a screen resolution change when you play your game. Most likely, your game runs at a resolution lower than what your desktop is normally set at. So, when you run it and your resolution changes, SysMetrix is forced to move in order to stay on the screen. When you exit the game, your resolution returns to what it was before, leaving SysMetrix in the middle of your desktop.
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Reply #1 Tuesday, April 22, 2003 4:54 PM