If you have ever been on someone else's computer, you may have noticed they have a different Windows XP.  Most people just stick with the Classic Windows XP theme and never bother to change it.  However, there are many different themes out there and ways to customize your Windows XP theme.  You can even design your own Windows XP theme and use it if you have the time, energy and skill.

When you purchase a computer, it is preloaded with the Windows XP theme.  There are a few other random themes installed you can use, but if you want to find a theme all your own, you can do this by searching the Internet.  Themes come in a variety of types ranging from colors, schemes and even related to some of your favorite things.  Once you have downloaded a theme, you can prepare to install it and change your overall Windows XP theme.

First, right click on your desktop and click the Properties option in the box that pops up.  The Display Properties box will open up and here you can change your theme from a drop down menu, apply it and see how it looks.  You can go into the theme and customize different options, different looks and colors until you find the absolute right fit.  While you are doing this, you will learn a lot about how the Windows XP theme works within the confines of your operating system.

By changing your Windows XP theme, you make your computer your own.  Perhaps you have a favorite color or a favorite way of looking at things, the theme can make it easier to do just that and enjoy your computer just a little bit more.  Take the time to learn how your Windows XP theme works, looks and feels and find the right fit for you, your computer and your system.