Plus 98!: Deleting Desktop Theme Does Not Remove Screen Saver (187340)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Plus! 98
This article was previously published under Q187340

SYMPTOMS

When you delete a Desktop Theme using the Desktop Themes tool in Control Panel, the theme is deleted but the associated screen saver remains on the computer.

CAUSE

When you delete a Desktop Theme using the Desktop Themes tool in Control Panel, you delete only the .theme file. The associated screen saver is not deleted because the screen saver has an .scr file name extension.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps to remove a Desktop Theme and all its associated files:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
  3. Click Microsoft Plus! 98, and then click Add/Remove.
  4. Click Add/Remove, and then click Next.
  5. Click the PLUS SIGN (+) beside Desktop Themes to expand the branch.
  6. Click the check box beside the theme you want to remove to clear it, and then click Next.
  7. Click Next, and then click Finish.
  8. Click OK.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/18/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB187340
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