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Wishing to find a desktop theme from WIN98

Oct 4, 2004 5:14PM PDT

Windows 98 (I believe) used to have the coolest Halloween desktop theme. I really loved the screen saver with the haunted house. It was so fun, and since it came with Windows, I didn't have to download any spyware-filled screen savers. I now have WIN XP Home. Any suggestions on where can I find and download that theme/screen saver from WIN 98?

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Re: Wishing to find a desktop theme from WIN98
Oct 6, 2004 9:36PM PDT

Do a Google search for desktop themes. There are several sites out there. But be advised, most come with a lot of adware or spyware.

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Re: Wishing to find a desktop theme from WIN98
Oct 7, 2004 1:58AM PDT

Yeah, I did that and had no luck. Thank you for the suggestion, though! Happy

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Re: Wishing to find a desktop theme from WIN98
Oct 7, 2004 2:42AM PDT
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Re: Wishing to find a desktop theme from WIN98
Oct 7, 2004 7:58AM PDT

Oooh, that looks like a good site! Even if I don't find the WIN98 one that I'm thinking of, I'll probably find some clever other ones. Thank you for your help! Happy

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Re: Wishing to find a desktop theme from WIN98
Oct 7, 2004 10:11AM PDT
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Re: Wishing to find a desktop theme from WIN98
Oct 7, 2004 10:21AM PDT

THAT'S THE ONE I was looking for!! You are the BEST! Thank you so very much!! Happy

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Re: Wishing to find a desktop theme from WIN98
Oct 7, 2004 11:47AM PDT

Well, dangit. That was indeed the desktop theme I was looking for, but everything *but* the screensaver worked. It's there in my files, but it's just a blank screen. Harumph. I'm going to keep trying.

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Re: Wishing to find a desktop theme from WIN98
Oct 7, 2004 7:47PM PDT

You have to install themes differently with XP. Try doing a Google search and see if you can find instructions.

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Re: Wishing to find a desktop theme from WIN98
Oct 8, 2004 1:48AM PDT

Okay, I'll give that a shot. Thank you so much for all your help! Happy

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Re: Wishing to find a desktop theme from WIN98
Oct 8, 2004 8:06AM PDT

I tried to install themes when I first got XP and found it less than satisfactory. The process and folder you need to extract the files is not the same as with 98. The other thing you can do is unzip the theme, save the wallpaper and screen saver and select each through the control panel/display. It isn't the same, no animated cursors and event sounds, but, it will have the "look" for Halloween.