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Why does Windows XP Style change to Windows Classic Style?

April 26, 2017Classic style Windows Windows XP

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Why does Windows XP Style change to Windows Classic Style?

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This has to do with a Policy setting made either via gpedit.msc or manually via the registry. The side effects are that Windows and Buttons are greyed out under Desktop Properties/Appearance and the check box under System Properties/Advanced/ Performance/Settings that reads: Use visual styles on windows and buttons, does not remain checked. This edit corrects that behavior. Download and apply either one on line 214, they are the same edit. Windows/Buttons Greyed Out under Appearance and/or Windows XP Style Changes to Windows Classic (Line 214) http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm Other checkpoints: 1. Right click the My Computer icon/Properties/Advanced/Performance/Settings. Verify that: Use visual styles on windows and buttons is checked. 2. Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View. User Common Tasks in Folders. 3. Right click the Desktop/Properties/Appearance. Windows and Buttons choose: Windows XP style. 4. Start/Administrative Tools/Services. Scroll down to Themes and ve