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[Desktop Themes]***WHAT'S A DESKTOP THEME?***[Desktop Themes]

  • For those of you unfamiliar with what a desktop theme is, we'll make its definition very simple for you. Everything having to do with the way your computer screen looks and the sounds it makes are part of what is called a theme. The default theme for those of you using Windows 95 is a green-colored desktop wallpaper with the insanely boring gray menus.

    • [Flashball]Microsoft released an add-on to the Windows 95 operating system called MS Plus! This addition to Win 95 enables users to make changes to their computer's look and feel by switching between a variety of desktop themes.

    Desktop theme sites have popped up all over the Internet. These sites are always highly trafficked sites and are, for the most part, subject-oriented. Many of the sites are broken down into categories such as movies, t.v. shows, celebrities, games, nature, sports, colleges, & etc.

  • It seems as if there's a desktop theme site popping up on the Internet every day. There's even a [Flashball]desktop themes ring you can explore. It's tough to keep up with them all, but luckily you don't have to. These sites update quite often, and many of them list their newest additions on the home page. Check back frequently enough and if they didn't do it already, they'll most likely add your favorite celebrity to the list.


    • But What If I Don't Have MS Plus?

  • Now, since I wouldn't want to leave any of you out of the action, I thought it'd be nice for those of you who don't have MS Plus installed on your PC to download and install [Flashball]Desktop Themes V1.78. It is a shareware program and has no limitations, though if you decide to keep it you should also register it, purchase cost is about 15 dollars. This program allows you to install use and create a desktop theme without Microsoft Plus! You can also edit and create your own themes using the built-in editor!

    • [deskthmV1.86]

  • Now updated this popular Desktop Themes utility by Left Side Software lets you use the thousands of free desktop themes available on both Windows 95/98 and NT 4.0 systems without having Microsoft Plus! It is totally free to download and use, you can also edit and create your own themes using the built-in editor! It is a shareware program and has no limitations, though if you decide to keep it you should also register it, purchase cost is about 15 dollars. [Flashball] Desktop Themes V1.86

  • MiThemes Desktop Themes lets you install, use and create desktop themes without Microsoft Plus! It is one of the easiest programs to understand on the web, and very good for novices! [Flashball]MiThemes Desktop Themes Home Page. This program also allows you to install use and create a desktop theme without Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95. Unfortunately, it is no longer available on the internet. You can however, still pick it up on select desktop theme pages, if your unable to find it I have a copy which I can send to you through e-mail e-mail request. It is a freeware program and as such has no limitations.

    • Limitations: Currently this site is closed down, but you can still find the program on the web if you look for it.

    There are literally hundreds of Themes available, and until now you needed the Microsoft Plus! pack to use them. Without it, it was necessary to install all the components manually -- a difficult and time-consuming process. Desktop Themes utilities offer the same functionality as Microsoft Plus! Some versions have a few additional features, such as the ability to create your own themes by creating and modifying a ".theme" file. It also lets you install and use new startup/shutdown screens. There are updated versions that supports themes created under Windows 98 also.

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    [Desktop Themes]***Desktop Theme Creation!***[Desktop Themes]

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    •If you want to create your very own desktop theme. There are some utilities out there right now that will get the job done. The first one is called [Flashball]CREATE-A-THEME-98. Create-a-Theme 98 lets you easily create your own Windows 95 Desktop Themes. The program makes it easy for you to create themes by selecting the sounds, icons, mouse pointers, colors, wallpaper, and a screen saver. It creates a properly formatted .theme file and even helps you create the readme.txt file to help users install your theme. It has been around for a long time already and I've have heard alot of good things about it. I first evaluated this program when it was Create-A-Theme-95! But, it is a shareware program and has some limitations, so if you really want to use it for a long time, you should register it.

    Limitations in downloadable version: You can load themes for only the first 30 days.

    •The second program is called [Flashball]Desktop Theme.Create! by Lizard Communications. It also has been around for a long time (with many revisions and upgrades). In fact it was one that I originally used and I give it a good review. Unfortunately, it is no longer available on the internet. You can however, still pick it up on select desktop theme pages, if your unable to find it I have a copy which I can send to you through e-mail request. It is a shareware program and has no limitations, though if you really want to use it for a long time also, you should also register it.

    Limitations: Currently this site is closed down, but you can still find the program on the web if you look for it.

    •A third program is called [Flashball]Desktop FreeTheme by Klaus Thrane . It is a Freeware program, if you don't have Microsoft Plus for Windows 95, this tool will let you use those cool, kooky, and fun desktop themes you see on Fileworld without having to buy another software package. If you're running Windows 98, you won't need this program.

    Limitations: None!

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    •On the other hand, if you are not ready to dig into your pocket for that $20, then you can consider using [Flashball]THEME STUDIO 99. It is a freeware program but hasn't been around as long, so we are still not quite sure about its functionality. But since it is FREE, we really can't complain too much. Lately, I have been using this program on a "test basis." I must admit that what I've seen so far has impressed me. This program is quickly moving up on my pesonal list as the program to create, load, alter and change themes with.

    Limitations: None known of, and best of all... it's completely freeware.

    [DeskArch]

    •Another program called [Flashball]Desktop Architect, by Ken Foster Welcome to the home of Desktop Architect, the 'premiere' theme management program for Windows 95/98 and Windows NT/2000. This handy utility lets you customize, install, and create Windows desktop themes. Desktop Architect makes customizing your desktop a snap by enabling you to preview all setting changes before you apply them. It also allows you to create your own desktop themes and supports self-extracting EXE file creation so you can distribute them. This is one of the newer ones out there not yet tested by me, it is a Freeware program and you don't have to have Microsoft Plus for Windows 95/98 and Windows NT/2000.

    Limitations: None known of, and best of all... it's completely freeware. Please advise me of any changes.

    [CursorMaker]

    •Another NEW program for 2000 -- Application Name: Cursor Maker, by Andy Bates. Turns any screen image into a cursor or icon. Even provides a link to upload your cursor onto the web for distribution. Application Category Utilities desktop, Release Date: 02/22/2000, Version: 4.0, OS Platforms: Windows95/98, and File Size 2121kb. With Cursor Maker you can turn any Screen images into your Windows cursors and icons. Any Image can be captured, and you can then add transparent areas using the editor. You then just drag and drop the new image on to the cursor you wish to change. The change takes effect immediately. License Type: Freeware cursor/icon editor (for making windows themes.) Email for more information at: ABates14@compuserve.com

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    Limitations: None known of, and best of all... it's completely freeware.

    [Desktop Themes]***Not Free, But Well Worth It!***[Desktop Themes]

    •If you are a real theme enthusiast try [Flashball]Connectix Desktop Designer (Better than plus.) Themes created in Desktop Designer only require Windows 95 or 98 (these themes don't require you to have Plus! or any other desktop theme software or a zip utility.) You'll get ten great themes, extra animated icons, amazing 3-D graphics and more! My themes can be converted to this format on request. There's even a shareware verision, you can find these themes by looking for this symbol. [Connectix DDicon]

    •The second program in this "pay as you use" category is called XTheme Manager [Flashball]XTheme Manager Homepage. XTheme Manager is the ultimate desktop theme editor/manager utility. This is a replacement for the 'themes.exe' comes from the Microsoft Plus pack (MSPlus)! XTheme offers the same functionality as MSPlus, previewing and editing of all theme components. It installs themes from its own directory, it is a fully customized installation, which includes custom fonts and logos. Additionally, XTheme supports multilanguages, theme restoration, auto changing, explorer enhancement and much more.[Flashball]XTheme Manager 2.2 Download

    Limitations in downloadable version: You can load themes for only the first 30 days. Registered version is about $15.00 USC

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    •A program in a catagory all by itself is called, Wallpaper Pro (540 KB) 32-bit [Flashball]Wallpaper Pro Homepage. The #1 desktop wallpaper utility lets you set up playlists for all your favorite WALLPAPER IMAGES, set timers to automatically change wallpaper, stretch images to fill the screen, and instantly change wallpapers with a single click. Now you can easily and quickly manage and control all your favorite wallpaper files from your system tray.[Flashball]Wallpaper Pro Download

    Limitations in downloadable version: You can load Desktop wallpaper (not themes) for only the first 25 days. Registered version is about $29.00 USC


    Other Desktop Theme Creation Resources: (Outside Links)

    [Flashball]DESKTOP THEME TUTORIAL(1.7MB)

    [Flashball]THEME MAKING 101 WEB SITE

    [Flashball]DANO'S THEME CREATION TIPS

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