Ever since Microsoft introduced the theming engine in Windows XP, they don’t allow visual styles (themes) which are not digitally signed by themselves to be used. Windows 10/8/8.1/7 is no different in that regard, so we need to patch certain system files to be able to use these themes. Now we will show you how you can use third party themes:
Download and install Skin Pack Auto UXThemePatcher.
Run the downloaded file. You may get SmartScreen warning.
Click the “More Info” link and then choose Run Anyway.
Click “Yes” if you get UAC confirmation prompt. Accept the license agreement.
Finish the installation and reboot your PC.
Once you are finished, copy your theme folder (containing a .theme file and a folder containing .msstyles file) to “Windows\Resources\Themes” folder (directory on system drive where Windows is installed. Usually it is the C: drive).
Now double-click on .theme file and it’ll apply the theme or you can apply it using Personalization control panel.
Download Skin Pack Auto UXThemePatcher
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Emerson
I’m trying to install this theme
http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/skins/windows8/#/d5qkuid
I used UltraUXThemePatcher. And looks like it was a success then restart. Move the theme to Windows\Resources\Themes
The theme is not working, work like a normal windows theme
Image Setup
http://i.imgur.com/ZTiDFhX.jpg
admin
use uxstyle from http://www.uxstyle.com
Emersonon
My system is Windows 8 Pro 32 BIT and 64 BIT is for uxstyle
admin
install uxtheme patcher from safe mode, your themeui not patched in screenshoot!
Emerson
I’ve done it and it did not work, so strange because I had succeeded with windows 7
admin
use it manualy from here
Sony Syawaliansyah
hey emerson did you success installing the third party theme?coz i have the same problem with you too,, i have 32 bit win 8 pro