Plus! 98 Themes Are Replaced When You Upgrade to Windows XP (291700)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
This article was previously published under Q291700

SYMPTOMS

When you upgrade a Microsoft Windows 98-based computer with Microsoft Plus! 98 themes in use, the current theme is replaced with the default Windows XP theme. The wallpaper is not changed, but themed icons and mouse pointers are changed to the Windows XP defaults.

RESOLUTION

To return to your Plus! 98 theme:
  1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Themes.
  2. Click Change the computer's themes, and then choose the theme you want.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/18/2001
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB291700
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