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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

..:: Unlock Hidden Themes In Windows 7 ::..

Unlock Hidden Themes In Windows 7



Windows 7 Themes and wallpapers are amazing as compared to Windows vista.
Microsoft windows 7 has default 5 theme but Windows 7 beta 1 build 7000
onwards has several hidden & locked themes provided for regional countries such as Australia,
Canada, Great Britain, United States and South Africa.

Since these hidden themes are installed along with your Windows 7 installation you can unlock/unhide
these hidden Windows 7 Themes for regional contries.

Steps to Unlock & Unhide Windows 7 hidden locked Themes
1. Unhide the Windows 7 System and Protected Operating System files from Windows explorer -> Organize -> Folder and Search Options -> view tab

2. Navigate to C:\Windows\Globalization\MCT.JUST TYPE IN ADDRESS BAR.. SINCE FILES ARE SUPER HIDDEN

3. Open a MCT-(AU, CA, GB, US, or ZA) folder for the regional theme that you want.
NOTE: AU, CA and ZA regions all have the same themes though.

4. Open the Theme folder in the selected region folder.

5. Select the .theme file to use it.
NOTE: Once you select a .theme file, Windows 7 will save it so that you will be able to change or select this theme again from within the normal Personalization window location.

6. Hide the Windows 7 System and Protected Operating System files.

7. Enjoy your new regional themes!!

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