XP Colour scheme not remebered

[johncurtis]

Hi all

A small problem with one PC here. I've changed the colour scheme to silver, but every time the machine reboots it changes back to the default blue. This wouldn't be a big deal except the use is colour-blind and can't read any text on the blue title bars. Any ideas how to fix this?

Thanks

John

It said Windows 2000 or better, so I bought a Mac

 

[linney]

Are you making these changes as the correct user, as they are user specific changes?

See

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm,

Line 30, left column for the saving settings issue.

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_save_settings.htm

Is his Profile corrupt?

Windows Cannot Load Your Profile Because It May Be Corrupted (Q318011)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q318/0/11.asp

Is there any Group Policy set preventing you from saving your settings?

 

[bcastner]

Try:

right-click the desktop, Properties.
Select the "Windows Classic" theme. Apply. Reboot.

Repeat the steps and choose Windows (Modified) and Silver.

 

[johncurtis]

Thanks for the replies. I tried the reg fix, and resetting to Windows Classic first, but no joy. I'm sure the profile isn't corrupt - Windows remembers all the user settings except the colour.

I've done quite a bit of searching and it seems there are a few people with this problem. Haven't found a fix yet though. Any more ideas greatly appreciated.

Thanks
John

It said Windows 2000 or better, so I bought a Mac

 

[linney]

Try checking the Themes Service, see if stopping and starting has any effect on the problem.

303565 - Change in Visual Style Does Not Take Effect If the "Use High Contrast" Accessibility Option Is Set

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303565&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

331507 - Uneven or Inconsistent Colors on or Around the Toolbars in Program or Explorer Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;331507&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

Error With Add/Remove Programs Using Windows XP SP (some colour information).

http://www.softwaretipsandtricks.com/index.php?page=showcomments&id=152

Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.

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