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Post by ihatemetro on Nov 8, 2020 7:17:49 GMT -8
Go to File Explorer Settings (either using the explorer command bar or Control Panel) > View > Check Launch Folder Windows in a separate process. OMG! You're a lifesaver  it works now! It looks kinda bugged/glitched but I'm pretty sure it's the problem that has been mentioned at the start of this convo, so I'll try that fix and report if everything is solved! For OldNewExplorer uncheck the enable glass option to get rid of the transparency, and use this for a working search (Will not work if you upgrade to 2004): winaero.com/restore-classic-search-in-file-explorer-in-windows-10-version-1909/ |
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Post by dulcedeclown on Nov 8, 2020 7:48:09 GMT -8
Ok, the theme works perfectly but now there is another issue  Win10 setting window and new task manager won't open when the theme is applied, I had to install the old task manager in order to have one at all  |
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Post by leet on Nov 8, 2020 7:49:22 GMT -8
Settings window is being fixed. The task manager is a known quirk with using classic theme. You can't fix it
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Post by dulcedeclown on Nov 8, 2020 7:54:48 GMT -8
Settings window is being fixed. The task manager is a known quirk with using classic theme. You can't fix it Thank you again for the info  at least I know it's not a personal problem but a general/common one! |
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Post by ihatemetro on Nov 8, 2020 8:32:38 GMT -8
Settings window is being fixed. The task manager is a known quirk with using classic theme. You can't fix it Thank you again for the info at least I know it's not a personal problem but a general/common one! Yeah, you need Classic Task Manager if you don't have it already: winaero.com/get-classic-old-task-manager-in-windows-10/ |
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Post by anixx on Nov 8, 2020 11:20:12 GMT -8
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Post by ihatemetro on Nov 8, 2020 11:31:11 GMT -8
That is for Windows 8 though. dulcedeclown is on Windows 10 1909. |
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Post by anixx on Nov 8, 2020 11:45:16 GMT -8
That is for Windows 8 though. dulcedeclown is on Windows 10 1909. Yes, but if he wants much he can do the same. |
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Post by dulcedeclown on Nov 9, 2020 20:07:42 GMT -8
It's totally fine to use the old one I'm actually loving it, it helps with the whole feeling/theme  but thank you for the link, it might be helpful! |
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Post by grenlock on Nov 27, 2020 21:05:07 GMT -8
I want to use Simple Classic Theme sooo bad, but it seems to ruin my right click context menus in Explorer (My Computer, etc.)  They are missing the text! Context menus were also not working on the desktop and the taskbar, until I rebooted. The taskbar was too narrow and the buttons were missing text, again, until I rebooted. I thought I was good to go but the context menus still don't work in Explorer. I'm using Open-Shell 4.4.160. Anyone know what might cause this? |
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Post by travis on Nov 27, 2020 21:07:46 GMT -8
I want to use Simple Classic Theme sooo bad, but it seems to ruin my right click context menus in Explorer (My Computer, etc.) They are missing the text! Context menus were also not working on the desktop and the taskbar, until I rebooted. The taskbar was too narrow and the buttons were missing text, again, until I rebooted. I thought I was good to go but the context menus still don't work in Explorer. I'm using Open-Shell 4.4.160. Anyone know what might cause this? You must use ExplorerContextMenuTweaker, not a perfect solution because you have to right click on something to inject. It should be in the SCT. The taskbar problem that you're discribing is that "botched" taskbar, The only solution is to replace the taskbar with another one. For the taskbar context menus, it requires TaskbarContextMenuTweaker, you would have to create a shortcut to it and put it in shell:startup to make it start in startup. |
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Post by grenlock on Nov 27, 2020 21:12:43 GMT -8
ALSO, dialog box buttons are too small!  Here is the same dialog in Windows 7 with Classic-Shell (i.e., what it's supposed to look like):  If it helps, here is the font I'm using for the buttons... I'm REALLY attached to it! (I've been using it since Windows 98!) www42.zippyshare.com/v/QKKW2LTH/file.html |
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Post by travis on Nov 27, 2020 21:17:29 GMT -8
ALSO, dialog box buttons are too small! Here is the same dialog in Windows 7 with Classic-Shell (i.e., what it's supposed to look like): If it helps, here is the font I'm using for the buttons... I'm REALLY attached to it! (I've been using it since Windows 98!) www42.zippyshare.com/v/QKKW2LTH/file.htmlThere's pretty much no fix for this. You would have to live with it, at least it doesn't appear often. |
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Post by grenlock on Nov 27, 2020 21:31:05 GMT -8
The ExplorerContextMenuTweaker **almost** works... but nested context menus are still often missing...  |
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Post by travis on Nov 27, 2020 21:38:16 GMT -8
The ExplorerContextMenuTweaker **almost** works... but nested context menus are still often missing... It's not perfect, but is the only thing for newer windows 10 builds. |
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Post by grenlock on Nov 27, 2020 21:39:20 GMT -8
Ugh... OK, thanks very much!! It works from the top menu bars at least!  |
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Post by grenlock on Nov 27, 2020 21:51:39 GMT -8
Well, this is looking bad.... I can't use Windows Settings now. Bringing up Windows Settings only shows this:  If I hit the "disable" button in Simple Classic Theme, Windows Settings now works.  I'm on Windows 10 Pro x64 1909. |
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Post by anixx on Nov 27, 2020 22:16:52 GMT -8
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Post by grenlock on Nov 27, 2020 23:23:29 GMT -8
Well, forget everything for now I guess. I noticed UltraUXThemePatcher had an update to version 4.0.0. I had version 3.8.2 installed with no problems. So I uninstalled it and rebooted, so that I could install version 4.0.0.
This is a VPS. So on reboot, I get prompted for a login to the VPS, but after "Preparing Windows," I immediately disconnect. So I think I just bombed the VPS.
I may have to completely start over from scratch now. Boy am I sorry I upgraded.
Is UlraUXThemePatcher needed for any of the stuff in this thread? Because it sure doesn't look like it would be a good idea to install it again.
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Post by grenlock on Nov 28, 2020 5:53:57 GMT -8
Sorry if I depressed anyone. According to the UltraUXThemePatcher author, disabling Windows 10's default "fast boot" mode should fix the problem. The system comes up and prompts for a login, but the "fast" "Preparing Windows" sequence causes problems when UltraUXThemePatcher is changed/removed/etc. The admins at the host were able to start the VPS in safe mode and edit the registry. To disable fast boot, the following key needs added: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Power] "HiberbootEnabled"=dword:00000000 Once that was done, the system came back up and allowed logins again. That was scary! |
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it works now! It looks kinda bugged/glitched but I'm pretty sure it's the problem that has been mentioned at the start of this convo, so I'll try that fix and report if everything is solved!
at least I know it's not a personal problem but a general/common one!
but thank you for the link, it might be helpful!
