To theme or not to Theme?

[MikeV]

Hello
I would like to ask users if they like to add custom themes to Windows ( XP, Vista, 7 or even 8)
If yes what kind of theme you are using?

Thank you

 

[Terry Ganzi]

I use vikitech themes or serious wheels wallpapers

 

[Littlebits]

I just download themes from Microsoft since they are so many to choose from and safe.

Thanks.

 

[DaZa9]

I prefer the Windows 7 Aero look

 

[illumination]

I use Linux, which is highly customizable

 

[Oxygen]

I just download themes from Microsoft since they are so many to choose from and safe.

Thanks.

Some of the themes are just horrible though.

 

[Deleted member 178]

windows 7 default theme already look nice with aero enable

and eat resources

 

[KaptainBug]

I prefer themes from Microsoft store only. There are many third party themes which can be applied to Windows, if you patch windows files. I don't trust these vendors who patch system files. So better stick with themes from Microsoft only.

 

[Koroke San]

sometimes themes which need to set manually messed up with system, so watch out

 

[MikeV]

sometimes themes which need to set manually messed up with system, so watch out

Back in the old days yes, because it was necessary to patch systems files. But now there is UxStyle which is NOT patching files and runs as a service loading custom themes in memory.
The real RISK is to add custom theme PACKS in the form of (.exe) In that case you play with fire........

 

[Cowpipe]

I use the default Windows 7 theme because to be honest, the short time I do spend on Windows I've normally either got an IDE or a game open full screen, I'd never get to appreciate it (not that I would anyway, I spend most of my time using Windows, trying to forget I'm using Windows, but then I can't stand the mac themes either and if I skinned Windows like Linux, I'd just end up shouting noob into the mirror until the boogie man came and put his finger up my nose)

Ps. I know what you're thinking... Save it for MalwareTips After Dark.