color schemes problem

[Spoon2001]

I've imported named color schemes into the registry key:

HKCU\Control Panel\Appearance\Schemes

I've also successfully created, edited, named and saved color schemes using
the PCMag utility "DisplaySet". DisplaySet places a value name and data
under the registry key indicated above.

PROBLEM:

Even after the new scheme is created, the Color Schemes dropdown box (Win XP
Display Properties dialog box, Appearance tab) DOES NOT show the new color
schemes, and therefore they cannot be selected from that dialog box. Only
the original WinXP schemes seem to be listed.

Moreover, although WinXP allows you a way to edit color schemes, it does not
seem to provide a way to save them with a name, as did Win9x/Me.

Now, I realize, I can save a *theme*, but that saves a lot of things all at
once - background image, sounds, cursors, etc. I'd like to be able to save
just the color scheme without disturbing other elements.

Has XP really eliminated the ability to create/apply color schemes (as
distinct from themes)?

[Keith Miller]

Those color schemes are only available when the 'Windows & Buttons' =
selection is "Windows Classic". When XP styles are in use, the =
available color schemes are set within the .msstyles file in use. You =
need 3rd party apps or the uxtheme.dll patch to use/modify other =
..msstyles files.

Keith

"Spoon2001" > wrote in message =
...
> I've imported named color schemes into the registry key:
>=20
> HKCU\Control Panel\Appearance\Schemes
>=20
> I've also successfully created, edited, named and saved color schemes =
using
> the PCMag utility "DisplaySet". DisplaySet places a value name and =
data
> under the registry key indicated above.
>=20
> PROBLEM:
>=20
> Even after the new scheme is created, the Color Schemes dropdown box =
(Win XP
> Display Properties dialog box, Appearance tab) DOES NOT show the new =
color
> schemes, and therefore they cannot be selected from that dialog box. =
Only
> the original WinXP schemes seem to be listed.
>=20
> Moreover, although WinXP allows you a way to edit color schemes, it =
does not
> seem to provide a way to save them with a name, as did Win9x/Me.
>=20
> Now, I realize, I can save a *theme*, but that saves a lot of things =
all at
> once - background image, sounds, cursors, etc. I'd like to be able to =
save
> just the color scheme without disturbing other elements.
>=20
> Has XP really eliminated the ability to create/apply color schemes (as
> distinct from themes)?
>=20
>

[Keith Miller]

Those color schemes are only available when the 'Windows & Buttons' =
selection is "Windows Classic". When XP styles are in use, the =
available color schemes are set within the .msstyles file in use. You =
need 3rd party apps or the uxtheme.dll patch to use/modify other =
..msstyles files.

Keith

"Spoon2001" > wrote in message =
...
> I've imported named color schemes into the registry key:
>=20
> HKCU\Control Panel\Appearance\Schemes
>=20
> I've also successfully created, edited, named and saved color schemes =
using
> the PCMag utility "DisplaySet". DisplaySet places a value name and =
data
> under the registry key indicated above.
>=20
> PROBLEM:
>=20
> Even after the new scheme is created, the Color Schemes dropdown box =
(Win XP
> Display Properties dialog box, Appearance tab) DOES NOT show the new =
color
> schemes, and therefore they cannot be selected from that dialog box. =
Only
> the original WinXP schemes seem to be listed.
>=20
> Moreover, although WinXP allows you a way to edit color schemes, it =
does not
> seem to provide a way to save them with a name, as did Win9x/Me.
>=20
> Now, I realize, I can save a *theme*, but that saves a lot of things =
all at
> once - background image, sounds, cursors, etc. I'd like to be able to =
save
> just the color scheme without disturbing other elements.
>=20
> Has XP really eliminated the ability to create/apply color schemes (as
> distinct from themes)?
>=20
>

[Keith Miller]

Those color schemes are only available when the 'Windows & Buttons' =
selection is "Windows Classic". When XP styles are in use, the =
available color schemes are set within the .msstyles file in use. You =
need 3rd party apps or the uxtheme.dll patch to use/modify other =
..msstyles files.

Keith

"Spoon2001" > wrote in message =
...
> I've imported named color schemes into the registry key:
>=20
> HKCU\Control Panel\Appearance\Schemes
>=20
> I've also successfully created, edited, named and saved color schemes =
using
> the PCMag utility "DisplaySet". DisplaySet places a value name and =
data
> under the registry key indicated above.
>=20
> PROBLEM:
>=20
> Even after the new scheme is created, the Color Schemes dropdown box =
(Win XP
> Display Properties dialog box, Appearance tab) DOES NOT show the new =
color
> schemes, and therefore they cannot be selected from that dialog box. =
Only
> the original WinXP schemes seem to be listed.
>=20
> Moreover, although WinXP allows you a way to edit color schemes, it =
does not
> seem to provide a way to save them with a name, as did Win9x/Me.
>=20
> Now, I realize, I can save a *theme*, but that saves a lot of things =
all at
> once - background image, sounds, cursors, etc. I'd like to be able to =
save
> just the color scheme without disturbing other elements.
>=20
> Has XP really eliminated the ability to create/apply color schemes (as
> distinct from themes)?
>=20
>

[Keith Miller]

Those color schemes are only available when the 'Windows & Buttons' =
selection is "Windows Classic". When XP styles are in use, the =
available color schemes are set within the .msstyles file in use. You =
need 3rd party apps or the uxtheme.dll patch to use/modify other =
..msstyles files.

Keith

"Spoon2001" > wrote in message =
...
> I've imported named color schemes into the registry key:
>=20
> HKCU\Control Panel\Appearance\Schemes
>=20
> I've also successfully created, edited, named and saved color schemes =
using
> the PCMag utility "DisplaySet". DisplaySet places a value name and =
data
> under the registry key indicated above.
>=20
> PROBLEM:
>=20
> Even after the new scheme is created, the Color Schemes dropdown box =
(Win XP
> Display Properties dialog box, Appearance tab) DOES NOT show the new =
color
> schemes, and therefore they cannot be selected from that dialog box. =
Only
> the original WinXP schemes seem to be listed.
>=20
> Moreover, although WinXP allows you a way to edit color schemes, it =
does not
> seem to provide a way to save them with a name, as did Win9x/Me.
>=20
> Now, I realize, I can save a *theme*, but that saves a lot of things =
all at
> once - background image, sounds, cursors, etc. I'd like to be able to =
save
> just the color scheme without disturbing other elements.
>=20
> Has XP really eliminated the ability to create/apply color schemes (as
> distinct from themes)?
>=20
>