If you are familiar with the range of various Microsoft Windows distributions, you will notice that Windows XP is cosmetically different than its previous versions, giving the user three new color choices: Blue, Green, and Silver. If you would like to change the look of your desktop back to the way it was in Windows 98 and ME, I will show you how in this post’s tutorial.

The steps that I have provided below will be fairly similar if you are using the operating systems of Windows Vista and 7; however, since a majority of consumers still use Windows XP, I will show you how to transform your desktop back to the Windows 98/ME look with Windows XP.

1. From the Start menu, click on the Control Panel option. This will load your computer’s Control Panel, which will allow the user to make various changes of how the Microsoft Windows XP operating system functions.
2. After the Windows XP Control Panel has loaded, you will see various options. From this list, choose the Display option by double clicking on it. This will load the Display Properties window, giving you various tabs to choose from: Themes, Desktop, Screen Saver, Appearance, and Settings.
3. From the tab list within the Display Properties window, select the Appearance tab. This will show you the type of skin you are currently using within your Windows XP operating system, as well as a visual preview of what the settings you choose will look like prior to applying them.
4. From the “Windows and buttons” drop-down list, select the “Windows classic style,” option. A preview will instantly appear of how the windows and buttons will look with the option you have chosen.
5. After you have selected the “Windows classic style” option from the “Windows and buttons” drop-down list, and chosen any other options to further enhance the look of the “Windows classic style,” press the “OK” button, and your Windows desktop and appearance will automatically be transformed back to the original look of the Windows 98/ME operating system.

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Chad Sweely is the Support Analyst for iEntry, and oversees the various operations of the WebProNews Directory.

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