Windows XP UI not working

Click Start, Run and enter SERVICES.MSC Locate the Themes service, and
make sure its set to Automatic and Started.

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"Aaron" <jenkinsax@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Yesterday when I started up my computer, it loaded up with
> the "Windows Classic" interface. When I went to change it
> back, the option for "Windows XP themes" was no longer
> there. What happened, and how might I be able to change
> it back to the default Windows XP Home interface? Any
> help appreciated.

See tip 187 - Restore LUNA theme:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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"Aaron" <jenkinsax@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:131a801c3c12a$e3fafd90$a601280a@phx.gbl...
Yesterday when I started up my computer, it loaded up with
the "Windows Classic" interface. When I went to change it
back, the option for "Windows XP themes" was no longer
there. What happened, and how might I be able to change
it back to the default Windows XP Home interface? Any
help appreciated.

Hi Aaron,

Windows Classic/XP Style
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm


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"Aaron" <jenkinsax@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:131a801c3c12a$e3fafd90$a601280a@phx.gbl...

> Yesterday when I started up my computer, it loaded up with
> the "Windows Classic" interface. When I went to change it
> back, the option for "Windows XP themes" was no longer
> there. What happened, and how might I be able to change
> it back to the default Windows XP Home interface? Any
> help appreciated.