Does ANYONE know how this customization was done? and how it can be undone?

[Mr. Walnuts]

I'm looking for information on how the following customization was done.

the below photo shows a window with customized trim paneling on the left side...

While I currently enjoy the nVidia influenced version of Windows 7... I absolutely loathe the styling.

Can ANYONE please tell me how these trim customizations were done so that I can undo them?

and the start menu (which is barely legible)

While I can appreciate the utilitarian aspects of this modified OS...
its decorators had obnoxious taste

Please someone help me understand how these trim customizations/mods were done.

 

[Aminifu]

Looks like some custom themes got installed and one of them selected. You should be able to download and reinstall the standard Win 7 themes (if you no longer have them) and/or others.

You can change certain aspects of any theme and then save it with a name of your choosing. But it can be complicated to search out what controls each part, much easy to just select an overall theme.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/themes

 

[TrainableMan]

I am guessing they used something like "Universal Theme patcher" or "Uxstyle Core" or they edited the system DLLs with something like "Restorator".

Check out:
http://www.sevenforums.com/themes-styles/39591-start-menu-aero-theme-color-change.html
or
http://www.sevenforums.com/customization/34706-start-menu-white-background.html

But honestly, if you bought the computer used then I suggest a fresh install of W7 so you know exactly what is on there.

 

[louisgarcia1]

Yes a pack of theme was installed in your computer & get selected automatically. This problem occurs with me also. To resolve this go to personalize option in right click & select the default theme if exist there. If not then go to control panel & see carefully which software consist theme pack.

If problem still occurs then go to drive where your operating system is installed & select program file folder, from here you you have to see each & every folder carefully that which of them consist folder namely theme.

I am sure this will help you out.