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Can't change back to Basic Windows 7 theme.
THTheodoreW asked on June 19, 2013See post history
Ok!!! After the huge problem with the virus/malware which cost me about a week to solve, I am now facing a new minor but distructing problem. My windows randomly changed to "Classic Theme". I am saying "Classic Theme" because although it is set to Windows 7 Basic Theme I get a Classic-Like theme. (The taskbar, the buttons and the windows I open are not what Windows 7 Basic Theme gives). I am also getting some error messages like "Windows Explorer has stop working" etc etc... I am really fed of the multiple bugs I get for almost a month now... Is there any way to solve this or I have to make the desicion and finaly reinstall my windows? :P
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SKSrinivas KR replied on June 20, 2013See post history
Hi Theodore,
Were there any changes made to the computer prior to the issue?
Unable to select the Windows basic theme might occur if themes service is not started.
You might receive error: Windows Explorer has stopped working if system files on your PC may be corrupt or mismatched with other files, you may be using an outdated or corrupted video driver or some applications or services running on your PC may be causing Windows Explorer to stop working.
Please follow the method and check if it works fine.
Method 1:
Follow the steps to check if themes service is started.
a. Press Windows Key + R
b. In the run box, type services.msc and press enter.
c. Right click on “Themes” and click on Start.
d. Click on Ok.