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    Vista OS X theme problem

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Free Bird, Dec 3, 2008.

  1. Free Bird

    Free Bird Notebook Enthusiast

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    I uninstalled Vista OS X and deleted every folders I could find from my computer but I still have icons, "apple screen", welcome screen...

    Is there anyway to fix it ?

    Thanks
     
    Free Bird, Dec 3, 2008
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  2. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

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    I'm assuming you installed this: http://www.vistaosx.net/faq.htm

    They claim that they create a system restore point, I'd try to go back to that day if possible.

    Also, you may want to scan your system with an up to date Anti-Virus. Several people, myself included, got Trojan and virus warnings from our antivirus software while attempting to install it. http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/vi...te=false&aff_id=0&locale=en-us&os_ver=6.0.1.0

    That's why I didn't follow through, canceled the install, and ran a full scan.

    Good Luck,
    Ricky :)
     
    booboo12, Dec 3, 2008
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  3. wackydude1234

    wackydude1234 Notebook Evangelist

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    meh, i have the same problem cept i got rid of my system restores and also i installed it in like june, it's so annoying, i ended up deleting theme.exe and stuff but now i get error messages on boot up.

    edit: isn't the trojan warning ect because it edits parts of the system?
     
    wackydude1234, Dec 3, 2008
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  4. Free Bird

    Free Bird Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the quick reply.

    No virus, trojans or anything.
    Checked their site and found out about their system restore point but the oldest one I have is barely 5 days old. It's been like 1 month and a half since I uninstalled Vista OS X.

    Couldn't I fiddle with some windows files ?

    Thanks again
     
    Free Bird, Dec 3, 2008
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  5. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    For the login screen, try Vista Logon by stardock.
     
    Harper2.0, Dec 3, 2008
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    st0nedpenguin Notebook Evangelist

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  7. ahl395

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    I got that before.

    If this helps, somehow i found the path of the theme itself and where it was located, then SHREDDED it. Im not sure how i did it, but maybe you can find out how... Sorry. :eek:
     
    ahl395, Dec 3, 2008
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  8. Matt

    Matt Notebook Deity

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    Themes path should be something similar to (depending on your boot drive):

    C:\Windows\Resources\Themes

    Also, some themes (I'm guessing this one included) modify Windows system files. You'll need to patch them with the originals... Google it... I've never done that. :p
     
    Matt, Dec 3, 2008
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  9. Free Bird

    Free Bird Notebook Enthusiast

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    Had to reinstall Windows since it was getting more and more unstable for some reasons so it naturally solves my problem with the Vista OS X theme, which is definitely a crappy theme by the way.

    Thanks for all your replies. :)
     
    Free Bird, Dec 4, 2008
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  10. ahl395

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    Your welcome, but i do think it was a bit of a harsh decision, as im sure it could have been fixed w/o a full re-install.

    But, i do understand your point. Ive been there before. :)
     
    ahl395, Dec 4, 2008
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