Can I get XP to look just like 98SE?

#1 January 7th 04, 11:37 AM

Does anyone know if I can get the GUI of XP to look just
like the GUI of 98SE. All the soft colors, rounded
and 'smoothy' looking buttons and icons of what I've seen
of XP make it hard for me to use after a while. It starts
to hurt my eyes because since everything is cartoonish
looking, for instance, the white shortcut arrows on a
powder blue buuton start to blur. I where glasses. It
doesn't seem to be as crisp edged and clear as the 98 op
systems. It says in the FAQs that I can get it to
look 'Traditional' but from what I've seen, that is when
everything looks "softy, smoothy, roundy and pastely"

#2 January 7th 04, 11:37 AM

from help & support window.
===========================================
To use the classic Windows look
Open Display in Control Panel.
On the Themes tab, under Theme, click Windows Classic.
Notes

To open Display, click Start, click Control Panel, and
then double-click Display.
After you select Windows Classic, you can change
individual Windows elements, such as window borders,
icons, and menus. Click the Appearance tab, and then
click Advanced to make your changes.
==================================================

-----Original Message-----
Does anyone know if I can get the GUI of XP to look just
like the GUI of 98SE. All the soft colors, rounded
and 'smoothy' looking buttons and icons of what I've
seen
of XP make it hard for me to use after a while. It
starts
to hurt my eyes because since everything is cartoonish
looking, for instance, the white shortcut arrows on a
powder blue buuton start to blur. I where glasses. It
doesn't seem to be as crisp edged and clear as the 98 op
systems. It says in the FAQs that I can get it to
look 'Traditional' but from what I've seen, that is when
everything looks "softy, smoothy, roundy and pastely"
.

#3 January 7th 04, 11:37 AM

suspect of the accuracy of your reply seeing as your e-
mail is, well, what it is?. By that I mean, if that is
actually 'who' your are, thats fine. But if you are a
derailer then I must be wary of your answer. I need
correct info before I go out and drop the cash.
-----Original Message-----
from help & support window.
===========================================
To use the classic Windows look
Open Display in Control Panel.
On the Themes tab, under Theme, click Windows Classic.
Notes

To open Display, click Start, click Control Panel, and
then double-click Display.
After you select Windows Classic, you can change
individual Windows elements, such as window borders,
icons, and menus. Click the Appearance tab, and then
click Advanced to make your changes.
================================================= =

-----Original Message-----
Does anyone know if I can get the GUI of XP to look just
like the GUI of 98SE. All the soft colors, rounded
and 'smoothy' looking buttons and icons of what I've
seen
of XP make it hard for me to use after a while. It
starts
to hurt my eyes because since everything is cartoonish
looking, for instance, the white shortcut arrows on a
powder blue buuton start to blur. I where glasses. It
doesn't seem to be as crisp edged and clear as the 98 op
systems. It says in the FAQs that I can get it to
look 'Traditional' but from what I've seen, that is when
everything looks "softy, smoothy, roundy and pastely"
.

.

#4 January 7th 04, 11:37 AM

open start - help & support window
type in word 'classic'
read first "pick a task" item
learn something about your computer....explore.

-----Original Message-----
to ask this but, should I be
suspect of the accuracy of your reply seeing as your e-
mail is, well, what it is?. By that I mean, if that is
actually 'who' your are, thats fine. But if you are a
derailer then I must be wary of your answer. I need
correct info before I go out and drop the cash.
-----Original Message-----
from help & support window.
===========================================
To use the classic Windows look
Open Display in Control Panel.
On the Themes tab, under Theme, click Windows Classic.
Notes

To open Display, click Start, click Control Panel, and
then double-click Display.
After you select Windows Classic, you can change
individual Windows elements, such as window borders,
icons, and menus. Click the Appearance tab, and then
click Advanced to make your changes.
================================================ ==

-----Original Message-----
Does anyone know if I can get the GUI of XP to look
just
like the GUI of 98SE. All the soft colors, rounded
and 'smoothy' looking buttons and icons of what I've
seen
of XP make it hard for me to use after a while. It
starts
to hurt my eyes because since everything is cartoonish
looking, for instance, the white shortcut arrows on a
powder blue buuton start to blur. I where glasses. It
doesn't seem to be as crisp edged and clear as the 98
op
systems. It says in the FAQs that I can get it to
look 'Traditional' but from what I've seen, that is
when
everything looks "softy, smoothy, roundy and pastely"
.

.

.

#5 January 7th 04, 11:37 AM

What's wrong with Jerry Seinfeld?

"David P Williams" wrote in message
...
Does anyone know if I can get the GUI of XP to look just
like the GUI of 98SE. All the soft colors, rounded
and 'smoothy' looking buttons and icons of what I've seen
of XP make it hard for me to use after a while. It starts
to hurt my eyes because since everything is cartoonish
looking, for instance, the white shortcut arrows on a
powder blue buuton start to blur. I where glasses. It
doesn't seem to be as crisp edged and clear as the 98 op
systems. It says in the FAQs that I can get it to
look 'Traditional' but from what I've seen, that is when
everything looks "softy, smoothy, roundy and pastely"

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#6 January 7th 04, 11:37 AM

Most people don't use their right email addresses in the newsgroup... To do
so is just asking for spambots to pick it up...

If you're not willing to believe the answers, then why ask a question?
Jerry posted directly from the Help & Support centre built in to Windows and
you could have double checked his answer in seconds...

Lorne

"David Williams" wrote in message
...
suspect of the accuracy of your reply seeing as your e-
mail is, well, what it is?. By that I mean, if that is
actually 'who' your are, thats fine. But if you are a
derailer then I must be wary of your answer. I need
correct info before I go out and drop the cash.
-----Original Message-----
from help & support window.
===========================================
To use the classic Windows look
Open Display in Control Panel.
On the Themes tab, under Theme, click Windows Classic.
Notes

To open Display, click Start, click Control Panel, and
then double-click Display.
After you select Windows Classic, you can change
individual Windows elements, such as window borders,
icons, and menus. Click the Appearance tab, and then
click Advanced to make your changes.
================================================= =

-----Original Message-----
Does anyone know if I can get the GUI of XP to look just
like the GUI of 98SE. All the soft colors, rounded
and 'smoothy' looking buttons and icons of what I've
seen
of XP make it hard for me to use after a while. It
starts
to hurt my eyes because since everything is cartoonish
looking, for instance, the white shortcut arrows on a
powder blue buuton start to blur. I where glasses. It
doesn't seem to be as crisp edged and clear as the 98 op
systems. It says in the FAQs that I can get it to
look 'Traditional' but from what I've seen, that is when
everything looks "softy, smoothy, roundy and pastely"
.

.

#7 January 7th 04, 11:37 AM

#8 January 7th 04, 11:37 AM

Does anyone know if I can get the GUI of XP to look just
like the GUI of 98SE.

Just set this GIF http://fn.qbrpgs.com/sys/stuff/junk/images/bsod.jpg as
your wallpaper to bring back those memories of Win9x.

#9 January 7th 04, 11:37 AM

Oh yeah!!! That brings back many fond memories.
Wes

"Homer J. Simpson" wrote in message
...
Does anyone know if I can get the GUI of XP to look just
like the GUI of 98SE.

Just set this GIF http://fn.qbrpgs.com/sys/stuff/junk/images/bsod.jpg as
your wallpaper to bring back those memories of Win9x.

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#10 January 7th 04, 11:38 AM

use the 'website' to post with fake name/address.
ip address is also generic.

-----Original Message-----
Hi Lorne

Sometimes it is difficult to change a 'live' email
address.

Will

"Lorne Smith" wrote in message
...
Most people don't use their right email addresses in
the newsgroup... To do
so is just asking for spambots to pick it up...

If you're not willing to believe the answers, then why
ask a question?
Jerry posted directly from the Help & Support centre
built in to Windows and
you could have double checked his answer in seconds...

Lorne

"David Williams" wrote in message
...

be
suspect of the accuracy of your reply seeing as your
e-
mail is, well, what it is?. By that I mean, if that
is
actually 'who' your are, thats fine. But if you are a
derailer then I must be wary of your answer. I need
correct info before I go out and drop the cash.
-----Original Message-----
from help & support window.
===========================================
To use the classic Windows look
Open Display in Control Panel.
On the Themes tab, under Theme, click Windows
Classic.
Notes

To open Display, click Start, click Control Panel,
and
then double-click Display.
After you select Windows Classic, you can change
individual Windows elements, such as window borders,
icons, and menus. Click the Appearance tab, and then
click Advanced to make your changes.
================================================= =

-----Original Message-----
Does anyone know if I can get the GUI of XP to
look just
like the GUI of 98SE. All the soft colors, rounded
and 'smoothy' looking buttons and icons of what
I've
seen
of XP make it hard for me to use after a while. It
starts
to hurt my eyes because since everything is
cartoonish
looking, for instance, the white shortcut arrows
on a
powder blue buuton start to blur. I where glasses.
It
doesn't seem to be as crisp edged and clear as the
98 op
systems. It says in the FAQs that I can get it to
look 'Traditional' but from what I've seen, that
is when
everything looks "softy, smoothy, roundy and
pastely"
.

.

---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system
(http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.521 / Virus Database: 319 - Release Date:
23/09/2003
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#11 January 7th 04, 11:38 AM

#12 January 7th 04, 11:38 AM

Just set this GIF http://fn.qbrpgs.com/sys/stuff/junk/images/bsod.jpg as
your wallpaper to bring back those memories of Win9x.

Ah, those were the days...

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