Command Prompt Window Is Not Themed When Using Visual Styles in Windows XP (306509)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q306509

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.

CAUSE

The Command Prompt window runs under the Client Server Runtime System (CSRSS), which cannot be themed.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/18/2001
Keywords:kbprb kbui KB306509
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