Windows Classic.theme Troubleshoot and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing Windows Classic.theme files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent Windows Classic.theme file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

Windows Classic.theme file Microsoft Windows Desktop Theme. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of Windows Classic.theme related errors on your device. You can also download Windows Classic.theme file compatible with Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows Vista, Windows XP

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Fix Windows Classic.theme errors

1 Information about Windows Classic.theme file
2 Errors related to Windows Classic.theme file
3 How to fix Windows Classic.theme related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download Windows Classic.theme

4.1 List of Windows Classic.theme file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Windows Classic.theme
File extension	THEME
Type	System
Description	Microsoft Windows Desktop Theme

Software
Program	Windows XP
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	XP

Details
File size	3025
Oldest file	2006-09-18
Latest file	2008-04-14

Most common Windows Classic.theme file related problems

There are various types of errors related to Windows Classic.theme file. Windows Classic.theme file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to Windows Classic.theme file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

Windows Classic.theme is corrupted
Windows Classic.theme cannot be located
Runtime Error - Windows Classic.theme
Windows Classic.theme file error
Windows Classic.theme file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register Windows Classic.theme file:
Windows Classic.theme file could not be loaded
Windows Classic.theme file doesn't exist

Windows Classic.theme

Application could not be started because Windows Classic.theme file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to Windows Classic.theme can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing Windows Classic.theme file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix Windows Classic.theme errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

Windows Classic.theme file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with Windows Classic.theme file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to Windows Classic.theme file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of Windows Classic.theme or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to Windows Classic.theme file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the Windows Classic.theme file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the Windows Classic.theme file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the Windows Classic.theme file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace Windows Classic.theme file

The last solution is to manually download and replace Windows Classic.theme file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded Windows Classic.theme file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of Windows Classic.theme file example directory paths.

Windows Vista: C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\
Windows XP: C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\

If the steps did not solve your Windows Classic.theme file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename Windows Classic.theme

System Windows Vista

File size 3057 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	668a94bc40d86b3ccf335d77ef37d50a
	SHA1	27da13bf78bf2041dab06798723b8fd16d3475fa
	SHA256	57ad89af2225021d430efe0c0cc926e64a78d864a66e60852ed76a0ba54dffbc
	CRC32	eb0058f8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\

Filename Windows Classic.theme

System Windows XP

File size 3025 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

Download

File details
	MD5	4842be74e54d0ca45fb19a90ea1e65f8
	SHA1	0afa1a0948c13fd4e535ca332a04bb7fce5d9b78
	SHA256	d0f2c0fa845ab2f85d9adeffe2857189dfb6a65f2d1de490e871d2f72249f35d
	CRC32	ccc55e8f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\