UT Vols Wallpaper & Desktop Themes

How to configure Desktop Themes in Windows XP

This article describes how to configure your desktop environment by using desktop themes.

A desktop theme is a predefined set of window elements that help you personalize your computer to give it a distinctive appearance. Themes affect the overall appearance of your desktop, including the background, screen saver, icons, fonts, colors, windows, mouse pointers, and sounds.

In Microsoft Windows XP, you can use the Windows Classic look as your theme, switch desktop themes, or modify elements of existing themes to create new themes and customize your desktop with the appearance that you want.

How Do I Install Desktop Themes In XP From Zip Files?

You have to manually create a "Plus!" folder in which to store your desktop themes. To do so, go to C:\Program Files\ and create a sub folder named "Plus!" Next, create a sub folder under "Plus!" named "Themes." or use this utility I found, that will make the folders for you. Use this utility. It not only makes the folder for you to install your themes, but it also makes a Desktop Themes folder in your Start Menu. Desktop Folders Utility

After you have made the "Plus" sub folder, and the "Themes" sub folder under Plus. Now your ready to unzip the Desktop Themes to that folder.

To put Desktop Themes in XP Home Edition or Professional is easy. A box will come up asking if you want to open or save this file. You click to open the file. Then your winzip box will open and you will see .exe theme file. Now just double click on the file, and click next. The program will put the theme in "C:\Program Files\Plus!\Themes" folder that you just made, that's it. The program gives you an option to change the letter drive if you have your themes on another drive like I had. Example: E:\Program Files\Plus!\Themes. Just highlight the drive letter and change it or use your curser and backspace it and put your letter in.

How Do I Pick The Desktop Themes I Want In XP

To select a different desktop theme, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Or, right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Properties.

2. Click the Themes tab, and then select a new theme in the Theme list.
A preview of the theme is displayed in the Sample box.

3. Select the theme that you want, and then click Apply And OK. The desktop theme is applied to your computer.

Royale Theme for WinXP

Description: Royale Theme - A new theme, potentially destined for Windows XP. (Freeware)
Royale Theme is a new theme, potentially destined for Windows XP, that has leaked out of Microsoft and onto the web. The theme appears to have come out of a beta version of Media Center 2005 that was in testing.

The theme is not a substantially different incarnation of the existing of Luna, the current default theme for Windows XP. You can see the main changes in the screenshot to your right; one could describe it as being a 'glass mod' of Luna.

As Microsoft knows, it is very hard to please everyone when it comes to themes. However, I think they can be reasonably certain that most people will like this new version of Luna.

Microsoft New Zealand is making available some free desktop backgrounds for use on your computer. Includes the New Zealand version of Bliss; the world-famous directional sign in Bluff; and the theme pack for Royale. Check back each month as we add more!

If you would like to preview these before downloading, visit: http://www.microsoft.com/nz/windows/bliss/default.mspx

I tried the theme, and it was very easy to install in Windows XP. Pretty awesome theme to have....

Download Now>> Royale Theme

Update: Windows XP error reports

When the program freezes in Windows XP and ask you to send the details to Microsoft and you want to stop this. Here's How! First go down to left bottom on your task bar that says [Start] click on it and scroll cursor to right column to My Computer. When you highlight My Computer, right click on your mouse. Select Properties and then, Advanced. Click Error Reporting and once there, select "Disable error reporting."

Windows 2000 Professional

Adding Themes to Windows 2000 Pro

Although there is no tool in Control Panel for configuring desktop themes in Windows 2000 Pro, you can use and configure desktop themes by using the Desktop Themes tool.

Click Start, and then click Run,
In the Open box, type themes, and then click OK,
Configure the theme you want, and then click OK.

To Configure Desktop Themes in Windows 2000 Pro

You can configure desktop themes in Windows 2000 Pro. Oddly themes seem to be an afterthought in Win 2000. You have to manually create a "Plus!" folder in which to store your desktop themes. To do so, go to C:\Program Files\ and create a sub folder named "Plus!" Next, create a sub folder under "Plus!" named "Themes." or use this utility I found, that will make the folders for you. If the wallpaper doesn't show up by using the run, open box, type themes way. Use this utility. It not only makes the folder for you, to install your themes, but it also makes a Desktop Themes folder in your Start Menu. Click on the Desktop Themes icon to pick your themes, that you want to install. Desktop Folders Utility
Windows 2000 Pro only recognizes themes with the .theme extension. It can use Win9x themes with a .the or .thm extension if you rename the extension to .theme.

Windows Me, 98SE & 95

Microsoft does not support Windows Me, 98SE and 95 anymore. That is security patches and problems with the windows problem using the older operating systems.

Microsoft only supports Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows 2000 Professional and of course the new Windows Vista versions.

If you use the older operating systems without protection from Microsoft, your out on your own. You may get spyware, viruses or a trojan virus. Good luck....

Good News For Installing Desktop Themes

Desktop Architect v2.11

The best of the best little desktop theme tools all wrapped up into one great program. Other than the fact that it's FREE, the outstanding features are just too numerous to list every one here. After extensively testing Desktop Architect's nearly limitless features in comparison with Microsoft Plus!, here are just a few of the remarkable options you'll have with this updated full version.

For compatibility issues, Desktop Architect can be set as a stand alone application for use with other theme managers like Microsoft Plus! or Desktop Themes.
Turn on/off WebView images and Startup/Wait/Shutdown logos.
Change active screen savers or wallpaper images from a menu.
Choose or alter color settings from a list and even flatten or raise 3D Objects.
Add/remove sounds with preview options and easily check file details.
Change desktop icons or restore defaults.
Change cursors or restore defaults.
Preview animated or static logo screens before you install them or reset your default logo images.
Preview WebView images or reset default WebView settings.
Add or remove Desktop Architect to your system tray on startup for easy access.
Make the color around desktop icon text transparent.
Randomize all themes or only the themes you like best at any time interval.
Webmasters will enjoy the ability to save thumbnail previews and even toggle options to catch the active icon, cursor, wallpaper, and color settings in the preview window.
Best of all it packages your themes to one .exe file that you created and installs them automatically in your Microsoft Plus Themes folder.

FREE

Cons:
There is none. Now you can use it fully in XP too. You have to manually create a "Plus!" folder in which to store your desktop themes. To do so, go to C:\Program Files\ and create a sub folder named "Plus!" Next, create a sub folder under "Plus!" named "Themes." or use this utility I found, that will make the folders for you. If the wallpaper doesn't show up by using the run, open box, type themes way. Use this utility. It not only makes the folder for you to install your themes, but it also makes a Desktop Themes folder in your Start Menu. Desktop Folders Utility

How Do I Pick The Desktop Themes With Desktop Architect I Want In XP?

No problem...Just click on the icon

on your task bar, botton right. The Architect Themes box will come up with all your Desktop Themes. You can pre-view them and see what you want and when your ready, just click on the Apply and OK button, now your set.

This update includes a few bug fixes for Windows 2000. Download your FREE copy of Desktop Architect today and experience the best desktop modification tool to date. - Doctors' Choice. I know your chopping at the bits for this program, and where can I download the program. Your wait is over, it is right here >> Desktop Architect v2.11

Note! All Desktop themes from this web site will use Desktop Architect v2.11 program for your convenience. All Desktop themes will be in Zip format. After you unzip the files, all you do is double click on the .exe file and it will install automatically in your Microsoft Plus Themes folder. It's that easy!

Vols Desktop Themes

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Here are some Desktop Themes for the Tennessee Fan. Bring the sights and sounds of Volunteer sports to your computer with the UT Vols 1 and UT Vols 2. The Vol Themes are by Smokey's Trail. The wallpaper is by the University of Tennessee.

The Themes has your favorite sounds, colors, icons, wallpaper, and also you get the 98 National Champions Screen Saver with game pictures of the Jan. 4, 1999 Fiesta Bowl. If you have already downloaded the 98 National Champions Screen Saver in the past, and have it in your computer now, don't worry. It will pick it up automatically. If you don't have it; just downloaded here, and the UT Vols 1 and the UT Vols 2 will pick it up on your computer. After you download UT Vols 1 & 2, click on it and your Winzip should come up, and now extract it to your Microsoft Plus! You say how do I do that?

After you pick a theme a box will come up asking if you want to open or save this file. You click to open the file. Then your winzip box will open and you will see .exe theme file. Now just double click on the file, and click next. The program will put the theme in "C:\Program Files\Plus!\Themes" folder that you just made, that's it. The program gives you an option to change the letter drive if you have your themes on another drive like I had. Example: E:\Program Files\Plus!\Themes. Just highlight the drive letter and change it or use your curser and backspace it and put your letter in.

To select a different desktop theme, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Or, right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Properties.

2. Click the Themes tab, and then select a new theme in the Theme list.
A preview of the theme is displayed in the Sample box.

3. Select the theme that you want, and then click Apply And OK. The desktop theme is applied to your computer.

Note! All Desktop themes from this web site will use Desktop Architect v2.11 program for your convenience. All Desktop themes will be in Zip format. After you unzip the files, all you do is double click on the .exe file and it will install automatically in your Microsoft Plus Themes folder. It's that easy!

UT Vols 1

UT Vols 2

Lady Vols Desktop Theme

Here is the Desktop Theme you been waiting for! This was specially made for The Lady Vols. The resolution is 1024 X 768. Bring the sights and sounds of Lady Vols basketball to your computer with the Go Lady Vols theme from Smokey's Trail. After you download the Zip file, unzip it and double click on the Go Lady Vols (high color).exe file, and setup will put the files automatically in your Microsoft Plus Themes folder. If you need to change the icon letter colors. Here's a free program to change colors or to transparent them:

Iconoid Version 3.8.5

Go Lady Vols Desktop Theme

Eight UT Desktop Themes

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Here are eight Desktop Themes for the Tennessee Fan from Smokey's Trail! The seven has your favorite sights and sounds of Volunteer sports to your computer. The images are by: UTSports.com, GoVols.com and Smokeys-Trail.com. Note! All Desktop themes from this web site will use Desktop Architect v2.11 program for your convenience. All Desktop themes will be in Zip format. After you unzip the files, all you do is double click on the .exe file and it will install automatically in your Microsoft Plus Themes folder. It's that easy! Just click on each pic for download.

Here are some Desktop Themes for the Tennessee Fan. Bring the sights and sounds of Volunteer sports to your computer with the newest Football Time Vol Theme from Smokey's Trail. This also has your favorite sounds, colors, icons and the wallpaper. The wallpaper is by UTSports.com. Note! All Desktop themes from this web site will use Desktop Architect v2.11 program for your convenience. All Desktop themes will be in Zip format. After you unzip the files, all you do is double click on the .exe file and it will install automatically in your Microsoft Plus Themes folder. It's that easy!

Football Time

Here are some Desktop Themes for the Tennessee Fan. Bring the sights and sounds of Volunteer sports to your computer with the newest 1951 Champions Vol Theme from Smokey's Trail. This also has your favorite sounds, colors, icons and the wallpaper. The wallpaper is by UTSports.com. Note! All Desktop themes from this web site will use Desktop Architect v2.11 program for your convenience. All Desktop themes will be in Zip format. After you unzip the files, all you do is double click on the .exe file and it will install automatically in your Microsoft Plus Themes folder. It's that easy!

1951 Champions

Here are some Desktop Themes for the Tennessee Fan. Bring the sights and sounds of Volunteer sports to your computer with the newest 1998 Champions Vol Theme from Smokey's Trail. This also has your favorite sounds, colors, icons and the wallpaper. The wallpaper is by UTSports.com. Note! All Desktop themes from this web site will use Desktop Architect v2.11 program for your convenience. All Desktop themes will be in Zip format. After you unzip the files, all you do is double click on the .exe file and it will install automatically in your Microsoft Plus Themes folder. It's that easy!

1998 Champions

Christian Desktop Themes

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Here's some Christian Desktop Themes of The Death, Burial and Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The themes were made by anaja from http://www.anaja.com/thframe.html web site, and packaged by: Smokey's Trail. All Desktop themes will be in Zip format. After you unzip the files, all you do is double click on the .exe file and it will install automatically in your Microsoft Plus Themes folder. It's that easy! Just click on each pic for download.

Amazing Grace

Agony

Ecstasy

UT Screen Savers

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1998 National Champions

Note: It's BACK! The site close down that had the UT98 screen saver. I've got good news, you still can get it here! Don't ask me how I did it, but most servers won't upload more than 5MB at a time. This file is 7.4MB,"WHEW" it's here! Just unzip the file and read the WordPad text first. Enjoy

Here's the screen saver that goes with your desktop themes UT Beyond, Football Time, 1951 Champions and 1998 Champions. This screen saver is the Jan. 4, 1999 Fiesta Bowl. The University of Tennessee became the 1998 National Champions by beating Florida State 23-16. This screen saver has captured the special moments in the Fiesta Bowl. The file is 7.4 MB, and the download time approximately 3 mins for cable and 20 mins. on 56K modem. To get yours free click on banner!

We Will Never Forget

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Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Here's a new desktop theme that brings back the American Pride from Smokey's Trail. Today the principles of freedom which many Americans have fought and died for throughout our storied history still hold true for every citizen of this great land. Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness these are the foundations upon which our great nation stands, and they are a worthy cause for gratitude each and every day. This desktop theme has an absolutely awesome image of the American Bald Eagle, that is second to none. It has your unique sounds that is superb for any patriot. Note! All Desktop themes from this web site will use Desktop Architect v2.11 program for your convenience. All Desktop themes will be in Zip format. After you unzip the files, all you do is double click on the .exe file and it will install automatically in your Microsoft Plus Themes folder. It's that easy!

American Pride

The Bald Eagle Screensaver

The Bald Eagle Scenic Reflections Screen Saver displays 95 beautiful Bald Eagles with music in the background. These are stunning majestic images of bald eagles - some of the most beautiful images you'll ever see and most of all, it's FREE!

Scenic Reflections Screen Savers are designed to be of the highest quality - containing not only the highest quality images possible, but also the highest quality music possible.

McAfee Site Advisor is showing that ScenicReflections.com is a red site. So I downloaded the file from a green site, and scan the file eagle.exe with my anti-virus, showing it's ok. When you install the program just uncheck any other programs that they want you to have by their sponsors. At the end of the installation, it will take you to ScenicReflections.com, just click off the web site and your done. If you like eagles like me, this is an awesome screensaver....

Bald Eagle Scenic Reflections 2.0

In Memory of The World Trade Center & Pentagon Here's a new desktop theme in memory of the innocent lives that were lost at The World Trade Center and the Pentagon. This has the red, white and blue colors with icons and wallpaper. There is no sound. Check it out!

World Trade Center

Here's a great desktop theme The University of Tennessee. This also has your favorite colors, icons, wallpaper and sound. This Theme goes with the 1998 National Champions screen saver. Check it out!

The University of Tennessee

Here's a great desktop theme from GoVols.com. This also has your favorite sounds, colors, icons and wallpaper. After you download this file, click on it and setup will put the files automatically in your Microsoft Plus Themes.

Go Vols Desktop Theme for Microsoft Plus!

Go Vols This theme has your favorite sounds, colors, icons and your Volunteer wallpaper!
Check it out!!

Voltheme

You don't want Tennessee Desktop Theme, but your looking for different themes? This site might help you.
Check it out

Theme World.com