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Microsoft Zune Theme User Reviews

CNET Editors' Rating 4.5 stars

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  • 5.0 stars

    "''Amazing much?!''"

    March 26, 2010  |   By ChloeBabe96

    Version: Microsoft Zune Theme 1.0

    Pros

    This theme is the best. It made my laptop look amazing instead of the boring pre-set colours. Just wish windows would create a messenger plus that is by them, then it wouldn't be dodgey... :)

    Cons

    Cant think of any its that amazing !!

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  • 4.0 stars

    "cool desktop thing"

    March 13, 2010  |   By faste89

    Version: Microsoft Zune Theme 1.0

    Pros

    this cool you shold get it and new look for windows computers this is cool

    Cons

    i don't like it because the desktop looks ot nice but good

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Oh so Pretty!"

    March 9, 2010  |   By ednadonald

    Version: Microsoft Zune Theme 1.0

    Pros

    It's sleek

    Cons

    I had to change the desktop

    Summary

    It's pretty,

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Looks great"

    November 29, 2009  |   By EZInfo

    Version: Microsoft Zune Theme 1.0

    Pros

    *Great theme, looks cool

    Cons

    *needs xp sp2 or later
    *default background not that great

    Summary

    It looks great. The only downsides (quite minor) are needing Sp2 or later to install, and that the included background is not that great. however I think it is the best theme theme available for XP (officially, that is ;).

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Excellent!"

    September 14, 2009  |   By Commanderlewis

    Version: Microsoft Zune Theme 1.0

    Pros

    Excellent theme

    Cons

    Can't think of any at this time.

    Summary

    I really like this theme, i hope to see more in the near future! This combined with the Mac dock, is incredible.

    http://cnettv.cnet.com/8301-13415_53-10350802-11.html

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  • 1.0 stars

    "Doesn't work with XP 64"

    September 6, 2009  |   By Angelsilhouette

    Version: Microsoft Zune Theme 1.0

    Pros

    No chance to find any

    Cons

    Couldn't install it as I am using x64 version of XP

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Smooth, dark, professional look"

    September 4, 2009  |   By nmweatherman

    Version: Microsoft Zune Theme 1.0

    Pros

    Easy on the eyes, easy screens to read

    Cons

    Can't think of any

    Summary

    I'm old-fashioned and when I began running an XP OS I never cared (for some reason) for the blue-green XP "look." I clicked the option that gave me "Classic" screens and windows and themes (that's what I was used to anyway). The Zune theme, however, was so eye-soothing to me that I really took to it. Then I clicked to display Windows XP in the (former blue-green) updated XP mode, and got my next pleasant surprise. The XP windows and skins were now acceptable, no more "Classic." Borders are easy on the eyes black/grey, and highlight buttons are gold-orange. Sweet! Would like to thank Microsoft for Zune.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "A nice theme with no complications"

    August 3, 2009  |   By Jack-Bxp

    Version: Microsoft Zune Theme 1.0

    Pros

    It's an official Microsoft theme, so there are no issues with it, i've used it for a year now and it works perfectly. The old blue was getting boring, this just makes a nice change, without using unstable 3rd party themes. Simple installation too.

    Cons

    There are no cons. It is safe to use and wont give you any problems.

    Summary

    It's just a black theme with an orange start button by Microsoft. It installs just like any other program, there is no messing about to do. As far as i can remember, once i had installed the theme, it automatically changed, but if for some reason it doesn't change after installation, just try the following. Right click on your desktop, select properties, then select the new Zune theme from the drop down box, that's it. I didn't think much of the wallpaper that comes prepacked with it, but you can change it of course. I like this theme a lot, it's also free. 5 stars just because official Microsoft themes for windows XP are so rare. There are a couple more, if you care to search for them, but Zune is the best of them i think.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "A black task bar. Exactly what I've been looking for!!"

    August 3, 2009  |   By Hey_Radar

    Version: Microsoft Zune Theme 1.0

    Pros

    Black task bar, black menu bar, black title bar.

    Cons

    Orange start menu. But I can live with that.

    Summary

    Exactly what I've been looking for to make my WinXP look more modern and closer to Vista without the overhead of skinning programs.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Gives you something better to look at."

    July 19, 2009  |   By Burnout_90

    Version: Microsoft Zune Theme 1.0

    Pros

    Sleek, customizable, easier to install than most other themes.

    Cons

    Makes my Firefox status bar a bit larger.

    Summary

    The Zune Theme from Microsoft is a pleasure to have on one's desktop. It looks awesome and performs great. If your into colors like black and orange, this is a must have.

    Updated on Jul 19, 2009

    *Vista compatibility is out!
    http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?yjj2uzm0jjm
    Extract, open up StyleSelector, choose your theme, apply.
    Enjoy!

    Updated on Aug 3, 2009

    Previous link was broken! Use this one.
    http://www.mediafire.com/?eyvjyltin4v
    Again, extract, open up StyleSelector, choose your theme, and apply.

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