How to Change Visual Themes in Windows 2000 Professional
The Windows 2000 Professional operating system is popular for use on older computers that may not have the processing power necessary to run the latest versions of Windows. Part of the reason why Windows 2000 runs so well on older computers, however, is its simplistic user interface, which lacks some excitement. Nevertheless, Windows 2000 is not without customization options. Change the visual theme in Windows 2000 Professional by configuring the interface for a new color scheme.
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Instructions
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Right click on the desktop and click "Properties." This launches the "Display Properties" window.
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Click the "Appearance" tab.
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Click the "Scheme" drop-down menu to select a new visual theme for Windows 2000. Test a theme by clicking on it without clicking the "Apply" or "OK" buttons. When a theme is clicked on, the images in the main area of the window change colors to reflect what the theme will look like.
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Click "OK" when you are happy with the new Windows 2000 theme. You can return to the original theme at any time by following the steps in this article and selecting "Windows Standard" from the drop-down menu.
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Tips & Warnings
Windows 2000 does not come with the full interface skinning capability of newer Windows versions, like XP and Vista. To make a dramatic change to the Windows 2000 interface, a third-party program such as WindowBlinds, a link to which can be found in the "Resources" section, is required. However, it is important to be mindful of the fact that using an interface skinning program may reduce the performance of the operating system.
