How do I get the classic color scheme?

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How do I get the classic color scheme?

There is no ''real'' classic theme on Windows 8 like in previous versions of Windows,

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but, something similar is available here.

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1. Extract the zip file onto the desktop or any other location to get Classic.theme file.

2. Move the Classic.theme file to C:\Windows\Resources\Ease of Access Themes folder (“C” is your Windows 8 system partition).

3. Perform a right-click on desktop, click Personalization to open Personalization window.

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4. Here, under High Contrast Themes, you will see the Classic theme along with other high contrast themes. Click on Classic theme to apply it.

To switch back to the default one, simply open Personalization window and click on the default theme (or any other).
 

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that's an improvement but a bit too 3.1 for my liking...... it'll have to do for now, thanks.

I think the "classic" theme actually DOES exist underneath. It's just probably buried. After all, why can it be used on Windows Server 2012 (which is the same codebase?)
 

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I had a reputation comment but I lost or deleted it now. If that person is reading this, Anixx posted the link for the Windows 8 Classic Desktop right above this post.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8 x64 Professional
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP xw8600 Workstation
    CPU
    Two Intel Xeon Core2 Quad 3.2 GHz Processors
    Motherboard
    Proprietary
    Memory
    16 GB DDR2 800 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia Quadro FX 3800 PCI-E
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 213T 21" 4x3 Flat Screen
    Screen Resolution
    1600x1200
    Hard Drives
    Two Seagate Cheetah 300 GB SAS Disks
    PSU
    Proprietary
    Case
    HP xw8600 Workstation Case
    Cooling
    Two CPU Fans and a Larger Case Fan
    Keyboard
    PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech USB Optical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    7 mbps
    Browser
    Firefox ESR 102
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Two LSI 3000 SAS Adapters
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