I wanted to install a new theme onto my computer the other day, rather
than use Glazz or whatever it's called i found instructions on how to
edit some files within the System32 folder on the C drive. It told me
to re-name the UxTheme.dll and two other files that i cant remember (i
believe they were called something like svchost.dll and hmui.dll, total
guesses)

First i had to take ownership of all 3 files, then i had to change the
permissions to full permision on all three to full control, and then i
had to re-name all the files from .dll to .old and then the part that i
think i screwed up was that it said to copy something and i missed that,
so i re-started the computer and then the problems arose.

It will come up to the login screen, then i log in, it comes up with a
message that UxTheme.dll cannot be found, i click ok and then two
screenes come up saying that the Windows Explorer and Desktop Manager
are not working and windows cannot find a solution. It then finishes
loging in and brings to to a black screen where only the mouse pointer
is visible, and that's it.

If i ctrl-alt-delete it brings up the screene showing me my options,
logout, switch users, task manager, etc. I can log out, switch etc, but
if i click task manager it also brings up a window saying the task
manageris not working.

Someone please help me, i have no idea how to fix the problem i
created. If i cant find a solution soon i will be forced to call Geek
Squad and pay their ridiculous amount.


--
PyROphantasie

Boot your PC into Safe Mode and select last good...........

From what I read Geek Squad is the last place you want to go

"PyROphantasie" wrote in message
...

I wanted to install a new theme onto my computer the other day, rather
than use Glazz or whatever it's called i found instructions on how to
edit some files within the System32 folder on the C drive. It told me
to re-name the UxTheme.dll and two other files that i cant remember (i
believe they were called something like svchost.dll and hmui.dll, total
guesses)

First i had to take ownership of all 3 files, then i had to change the
permissions to full permision on all three to full control, and then i
had to re-name all the files from .dll to .old and then the part that i
think i screwed up was that it said to copy something and i missed that,
so i re-started the computer and then the problems arose.

It will come up to the login screen, then i log in, it comes up with a
message that UxTheme.dll cannot be found, i click ok and then two
screenes come up saying that the Windows Explorer and Desktop Manager
are not working and windows cannot find a solution. It then finishes
loging in and brings to to a black screen where only the mouse pointer
is visible, and that's it.

If i ctrl-alt-delete it brings up the screene showing me my options,
logout, switch users, task manager, etc. I can log out, switch etc, but
if i click task manager it also brings up a window saying the task
manageris not working.

Someone please help me, i have no idea how to fix the problem i
created. If i cant find a solution soon i will be forced to call Geek
Squad and pay their ridiculous amount.


--
PyROphantasie

PEBCAK

"PyROphantasie" wrote in message
...

I wanted to install a new theme onto my computer the other day, rather
than use Glazz or whatever it's called i found instructions on how to
edit some files within the System32 folder on the C drive. It told me
to re-name the UxTheme.dll and two other files that i cant remember (i
believe they were called something like svchost.dll and hmui.dll, total
guesses)

First i had to take ownership of all 3 files, then i had to change the
permissions to full permision on all three to full control, and then i
had to re-name all the files from .dll to .old and then the part that i
think i screwed up was that it said to copy something and i missed that,
so i re-started the computer and then the problems arose.

It will come up to the login screen, then i log in, it comes up with a
message that UxTheme.dll cannot be found, i click ok and then two
screenes come up saying that the Windows Explorer and Desktop Manager
are not working and windows cannot find a solution. It then finishes
loging in and brings to to a black screen where only the mouse pointer
is visible, and that's it.

If i ctrl-alt-delete it brings up the screene showing me my options,
logout, switch users, task manager, etc. I can log out, switch etc, but
if i click task manager it also brings up a window saying the task
manageris not working.

Someone please help me, i have no idea how to fix the problem i
created. If i cant find a solution soon i will be forced to call Geek
Squad and pay their ridiculous amount.


--
PyROphantasie

"Mugsy" wrote:

PEBCAK

Classic case.

"PyROphantasie" wrote in message
...

I wanted to install a new theme onto my computer the other day, rather
than use Glazz or whatever it's called i found instructions on how to
edit some files within the System32 folder on the C drive. It told me
to re-name the UxTheme.dll and two other files that i cant remember (i
believe they were called something like svchost.dll and hmui.dll, total
guesses)

First i had to take ownership of all 3 files, then i had to change the
permissions to full permision on all three to full control, and then i
had to re-name all the files from .dll to .old and then the part that i
think i screwed up was that it said to copy something and i missed that,
so i re-started the computer and then the problems arose.

It will come up to the login screen, then i log in, it comes up with a
message that UxTheme.dll cannot be found, i click ok and then two
screenes come up saying that the Windows Explorer and Desktop Manager
are not working and windows cannot find a solution. It then finishes
loging in and brings to to a black screen where only the mouse pointer
is visible, and that's it.

If i ctrl-alt-delete it brings up the screene showing me my options,
logout, switch users, task manager, etc. I can log out, switch etc, but
if i click task manager it also brings up a window saying the task
manageris not working.

Someone please help me, i have no idea how to fix the problem i
created. If i cant find a solution soon i will be forced to call Geek
Squad and pay their ridiculous amount.


--
PyROphantasie

Best way to "mess up" a computer is to "mess" with system files - reason why
default setting is to "hide" and "not show" essential; system and OS files.

System restore may be a viable option - if you have access to another
computer, or documentation, search help - subject Safe Mode and System
Restore.



"PyROphantasie" wrote in message
...

I wanted to install a new theme onto my computer the other day, rather
than use Glazz or whatever it's called i found instructions on how to
edit some files within the System32 folder on the C drive. It told me
to re-name the UxTheme.dll and two other files that i cant remember (i
believe they were called something like svchost.dll and hmui.dll, total
guesses)

First i had to take ownership of all 3 files, then i had to change the
permissions to full permision on all three to full control, and then i
had to re-name all the files from .dll to .old and then the part that i
think i screwed up was that it said to copy something and i missed that,
so i re-started the computer and then the problems arose.

It will come up to the login screen, then i log in, it comes up with a
message that UxTheme.dll cannot be found, i click ok and then two
screenes come up saying that the Windows Explorer and Desktop Manager
are not working and windows cannot find a solution. It then finishes
loging in and brings to to a black screen where only the mouse pointer
is visible, and that's it.

If i ctrl-alt-delete it brings up the screene showing me my options,
logout, switch users, task manager, etc. I can log out, switch etc, but
if i click task manager it also brings up a window saying the task
manageris not working.

Someone please help me, i have no idea how to fix the problem i
created. If i cant find a solution soon i will be forced to call Geek
Squad and pay their ridiculous amount.


--
PyROphantasie