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Where does the registry store the Windows and buttons setting

I am looking for a way to generate a .reg file to set the Windows and button settings under the display property in the apperance tab to "Windwos Classic Style".

I have not been able to locate the registry key that stores this value so I can quickly import a .reg file with these settings for our users.

Can anyone point me to the key that holds this user setting?

Thank you.

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johnb6767

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Try using the attached registry batch file to see if it will do the job.
classic.reg

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huacat

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thandel

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huacat, what is your solution... a registry entry?

johnb6767

Actually, disabling the Themes service might work for what you want, just validate that it meets your needs visually.

But it can be disabled via GPO as well, if you are using it.

johnb6767

GPO>Computer Config>Windows Settings>Security Settings>System Services. Double click the service, and set the "Define this Policy Setting", and set the Startup Type to Disabled.....

huacat

@thandel:

Just put below code in login script, or run it under command prompt(also you can create a .bat file, and put it into, test with your system):
net stop themes
sc config themes start= disabled

If you using Domain, please follow john's comment.

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