Reaper Theme+Windows Theme = no rubbsih bits

todd_r · 06-09-2019, 06:36 AM

I'm sure other people must be doing this, but thought I'd post as there's not much about it. The only thing that puts me offer Reaper, is the unthemable windows drawn bits, they really looks awful. So I picked a windows theme I liked (you need to patch windows to make it full themeabe) and modded the fantastic Janne 2016 to match

rncwalker · 06-09-2019, 06:19 PM

Can you tell us how you patched/hacked windows, to get the colors you wanted?

Robert

ReaperMadness · 06-09-2019, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rncwalker

Can you tell us how you patched/hacked windows, to get the colors you wanted?

Robert

+1. How is that done? W7 or W10?

It looks really good.

Retro Audio Enthusiast · 06-10-2019, 01:39 AM

Just a warning: patching Windows for custom UI's can really break your UI and cause many issues that could lead to roll-back or even a reinstall.

I spent a full week last month fixing my Windows install because Stardock's Window Blinds ruined my desktop, icons and file types just by adding a custom theme. Window Blinds uses the same patcher the OP is talking about.

In my opinion and experience, it's not worth the risk, but if you go for it create a restore point BEFORE you change anything and also expect issues to arise.

todd_r · 06-10-2019, 02:27 AM

It's windows 10. You need to run UltraUXThemePatcher

http://www.syssel.net/hoefs/software...me.php?lang=en

It replaces 3 windows theming .dll files, but backs them up so you can undo it at any point. I've not had any problems with it, but have a system restore point too just in case.

Once it's patched you can install any 3rd party Themes. I think I used this one...

https://www.deviantart.com/niivu/art...on-X-687204548

there's loads no Deviant Art, Niivu's, are great (he did the above one)

https://www.deviantart.com/niivu

Then I just modified Janne 2016 to match. I think I'll do a lighter one next

rncwalker · 06-10-2019, 12:08 PM

What else did you do to get what you have?
I have windows 10 1803

I'm using Dragoon X and see very little change to Reaper.

Robert

todd_r · 06-10-2019, 12:24 PM

I didn't need to use High Contrast. You might just need a restart for the Theme to take properly

rncwalker · 06-10-2019, 03:09 PM

Got it working now, using the "Vertex" theme.

Thanks for the tip.
Robert

sightlessness · 08-20-2019, 03:21 PM

Could you guys press PRt Screen and post how your Windows overall looks?

I mean, Reaper bits might look decent now, but how about your WIndows environment?

Pashkuli · 08-20-2019, 03:50 PM

Oddly enough a few moths ago I bought WindowsBlinds (by StarDock).
Themes were working fine, till some update Window 10 performed.
Then the themes were working but... Windows' File Explorer silently was crushing every time I tried to open a location from it.

Uninstalled WindowsBlinds and now it is fine. I paid for that shit something like £30.

Will try this one as well.