Taskbar/windows stuck on classic view?

crazyloon_2

hmm ive just turned my pc on to find that the taskbar and window 'frames' have changed to classic/basic design? but when i go to desktop-properties-appearence -windows and buttons--it only gives me the option of "windows classic style" .How can i get back to the nice smooth edge xp style taskbar and windows??
Many thanks in advance for any help:beer:

TonyLisaP

Right click on your start button and select properties and under the start menu tab are the options for start menu and classic start menu

crazyloon_2

TonyLisaP wrote: »

Right click on your start button and select properties and under the start menu tab are the options for start menu and classic start menu

thanks for the tip;) but unfortunately that only changes the start menu, i need to change the task bar and the appearence of the actual windows that open up:huh:

TonyLisaP

Are you running xp or vista?

crazyloon_2

doh!!:o im on xp

TonyLisaP

Have you got anything under themes?

crazyloon_2

windows xp is the current
windows classic
more themes online...
browse....

TonyLisaP

Change your theme and okay it, then change back. See if that helps.
I take it you have rebooted your machine.

crazyloon_2

ok , i tried changing theme and back again and the only thing that changed was the wallpaper.Ive rebooted twice and no joy either.Seems like a simple thing but i just cant figure this out lol:o

TonyLisaP

Right click on the start button, select properties and on start menu select customise and reset to defaults. I would really have to see the problem to understand fully what your issue is. Would you be happy emailing me some screenshots?

crazyloon_2

hmm did as you said but there is no option to reset defaults under the customize tab no probs to email you a screenshot just tell me how lol and pm your email, is it ok to send tomrrow as i got to goto work in 'mo? many thanks again for your time and help:beer: