Command Prompt Window Is Not Themed When Using Visual Styles in Windows XP

Article ID: 306509 - View products that this article applies to.
This article was previously published under Q306509
Expand all | Collapse all

SYMPTOMS

When you are using a command prompt, the Command Prompt window is not displayed with the Windows XP theme. Instead, the Command Prompt window uses the Windows Classic theme.
Back to the top | Give Feedback

CAUSE

The Command Prompt window runs under the Client Server Runtime System (CSRSS), which cannot be themed.
Back to the top | Give Feedback

STATUS

This behavior is by design.
Back to the top | Give Feedback

Properties

Article ID: 306509 - Last Review: October 18, 2001 - Revision: 1.1
APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Keywords: 
kbprb kbui KB306509
Back to the top | Give Feedback

Give Feedback

 
Back to the topBack to the top