About this tag
The theme saving tag covers issues related to saving and applying custom themes in Windows, particularly Windows 7. Users report problems with .theme files not being recognized by the Personalization panel, requiring third-party theme managers that may not apply all elements correctly. Another common issue is that saved themes revert to an 'unsaved theme' after reboot, causing the system to switch away from the user's chosen theme. Some users also create custom regional theme slideshows by manually editing theme folders in C:\Windows\Globalization\MCT. These discussions focus on troubleshooting theme persistence, applying legacy themes, and building custom theme collections.
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    Windows 7 Help applying .theme files or looking for Desktop Theme Manager

    Hi - I'm trying to use older .theme files with Windows 7. The Personalize area doesn't recognize these themes so I'm trying to first apply them with a theme manager then save them in the Personalize area so they will be an up to date theme. However, I'm having trouble doing this. I've tried a...
    • niagara94
    • Thread
    • customization desktop architect graphics settings help request old themes operating system personalization theme application theme elements theme files theme issues theme management theme saving themes user interface windows 7 windows customization windows themes
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
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    Windows 7 Problem using a Saved Theme / "Unsaved Theme" gets created each time after reboot

    I have created and successfully saved a theme, but each time I reboot the system a new "unsaved theme" gets created and the system switches to that as the default instead of the one that I already saved. Even after deleting the "unsaved theme", it gets recreated on reboot. Thoughts? Also...
    • rmazzaferro
    • Thread
    • configuration credential reset reboot issues theme saving theme switching unsaved theme windows settings windows themes
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
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    Windows 7 Create Your Own Regional Themes Slideshow, Windows 7

    I have 34 Regional Themes plus 3 individual desktop backgrounds, some of which I composed from free wallpapers acquired through Google and I'm making more. 1. Open Windows Explorer’s Folder Options, check Show hidden files, folders, or drives and uncheck show the protected operating system...
    • Adamsappleone
    • Tutorial
    • collection control panel customization desktop background download folder options hidden files mct navigation protected files regional themes screenshots slideshow theme creation theme saving universe themes usa themes user interface wallpaper windows 7
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials