Windows 7 basic theme is disabled. I cannot apply themes from online also

Question

Dear All,

In my PC, suddenly themes are changed to classic mode (like in old servers)

I could not change the theme to windows 7 and cannot apply new themes from online

What could be the cause for this ?

Looking forward to your suggestions to solve this problem,

Thanks 

Kind regards,

Kathiravan.

Answer 1

There is only one factor why this issue is happening.

When the Windows 7 Start button looks like the Windows XP Start button that means the Themes Service is not running.

Take a look at this discussion that tells you how to fix an afflicted Themes Service:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-start/aero-themes-broken-or-themes-service-error-1068-or/896fb739-cecc-4093-b5d0-84849704d7e3

If anybody wants to see it themselves just get into Services and stop the Themes Service and watch your Start button.

To get things back to normal just start the Themes Service again

Answer 2

Good job.

Maybe you will tell us what you discovered and how you fixed it...

Answer 3

Dear ElderN,

Thank you very much.

Answer 4

Hello,

There are several factors why this issue is happening. For us to further isolate the issue, we would like to know more about your concern. Please answer the following:

• When did you first encounter this issue?
• What is happening when you try to change your PC themes?
• Are you getting any error messages when trying to change it?
• What was your last activity when this issue happened?
• Any changes that took place in your computer before this issue occurred?