How to Replace Your uxtheme_dll File Manually

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Here's how to replace your uxtheme.dll file manually.

Ensure that you do not have the Windows XP installation CD in your
cdrom drive.

First, open Windows Explorer and go to Tools --> Folder Options -->
View (tab). Put a check mark beside:

"Show hidden files and folders"

Then un-check:

"Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)"

Click Apply and Okay and close Windows Explorer.

Next, click Start --> Search --> All files and folders (button). Click
the little plus symbol beside "More advanced options" and put a check
mark beside"Search hidden files and folders". The first three items
should now be checked. Scroll up and type uxtheme.dl_ in the "All or
part of the file name" box and click Search. Wait for the search to
finish. When it's done, rename ALL uxtheme.dl_ files to _uxtheme.dl_.
Don't worry. These are just backup files.

When done go Back in the Search screen and this time search for
uxtheme.dll. Rename ALL to uxtheme.bak (any extension - doesn't
matter).

Next, download the pre-patched uxtheme.dll file for you system.
Pre-patched uxtheme.dll files for SP2 can be found at
http://vortex2050.dyndns.org:8080/ or using the direct download links
below:

http://themes.belchfire.net/uxtheme_files/SP2/6.0.2900.2180_EN.rar
----uxtheme.dll for SP2 v6.0.2900.2180 English <-- most will want this
one