I have it up and running but there is one small thing left, and that is to 'disable visual themes'. In earlier versions of windows there was an option on the Compatibility tab of a shortcut/program for this, but it is not available in Windows 8. Check Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or 3). Check the boxes to Disable visual themes and Disable desktop composition. Check Run this program as an administrator. Disable Aero on Windows 7 or Vista (or Windows 8.x, Sorta) Lowell Heddings @lowellheddings January 7, 2013, 3:25pm EDT The Windows Aero Glass interface for Windows 7 or Vista requires a decent video card, you won’t be able to use it on an old clunker computer. I think it's more that Windows 8 changed how visual themes work but didn't. ![]() Whether its a smartphone, a tablet, or a personal computer, most of us like to change the look and feel every now and then. Visual styles made for Windows are most popular that dates back to days of Windows XP. Normally Windows won’t allow third party visual styles to be installed, probably to keep it secure, damage free, and trouble free operation, for novice users. Having said that, if you understand the risks involved in it, especially know what you are doing, or you have the visual styles from trusted sources, then you may want to unlock your Windows to install custom visual themes. Few theme based Windows system files need to be patched. ![]() Disable Windows Compatibility AssistantUltraUX Theme Patcher does this for you. Force windows 10 update wuauclt. Download the latest version of. It works on Windows 8.1 Update 1, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows 2008. Run the downloaded “UltraUXThemePatcher_2.3.exe” file. Click “Next”. Accept the License Agreement and click “Next”. Click on “I Agree” button. ![]() The utility creates a system restore point, takes backup of important system files and then patches the 3 system files, namely uxtheme.dll, themeui.dll and themeservice.dll. Finally, it displays a report of what all happened. Click “Next”, and accept to reboot your computer to apply all the changes. Notethat your Windows is now ready to take any third party msstyles (vistal styles). You need use the steps given by the theme maker to apply the visual style you have. ![]() Windows 8 Compatibility CheckStay connected with us on,, and o get instant updates from us.
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