Return everything back to normal.

from JoeUser Forums
I just donwloaded and installed a suite, and I dont like it, so now I want to know how to completely return the appearance of my desktop to its original state. Thanks.
desktopx
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Open Theme Manager and choose the Windows XP Desktop theme.
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
try classic desktop or is the a restore to... button?
not at home, can't remember
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
If you are using the Theme Manager program, start it and select the top most suite in the list, and then click "Apply".

If you installed a suite that has a stand-alone installer, and do not have Theme Manager listed in the Start > All Programs menu - you should have a listing in this same menu for the suite. Start the suite program from this menu, and you should see an option to select the Windows XP desktop, then click "Apply".

After successfully using one of the methods above, right-click the desktop > select Properties > click the Themes tab > select Windows XP in the theme drop-down list > click "Apply" - this will force the XP themes service to take control, and you will be back to default theme and service.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
appearance of my desktop


He posted in the DX forum....
Suite = Theme
Right click on tray icon and 'Unload' DesktopX.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Disregard my comment.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
My queries were correct, the question was wrong
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Everything is back to normal except the icon for my trash can is the same and I cant get it to change back no matter what I try, help! BTW, will uninstalling all of the programs get rid of everything?
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Control Panel/ Display/ Desktop/ Customize Desktop
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm done guessing...what program changed it to begin with and what Stardock apps do you have installed?
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I have

Stardock Central
Desktop X
Windows Blinds
Icon Packager
Theme Manager
Cursor XP
Boot Skin
Logon Studio
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
IP is probably holding on to it. Try this: Start/ Run: regsvr32 /u "C:\program files\stardock\object desktop\iconpackager\iprepair.dll" and reboot

Failing that, click on a blank area of your Desktop and hit F5.

Still no joy, download and install TweakUI. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx Use the 'Repair' option.
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What version of IP?
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
IconPackager
Reply #18 from JoeUser Forums Top
Boot to DOS mode via a floppy disk and the type FORMAT C: and hit enter. Say yes to any prompts.
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The board says you answered, but it didn't show up (#18 is AWOL).....gremlins perhaps...

Whatever version you have, try this: Open IconPackager/ Icons and Cursors. Highlight Recycle Bin and click 'Restore Default' and then 'Restore Windows Default'. Apply.