Fix: Load a Specific Theme Group Policy does not work in Windows 7

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Microsoft has released a hotfix to correct a situation where the “Load a specific theme” Group Policy setting is not applied correctly on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

hotfix icon Fix: Load a Specific Theme Group Policy does not work in Windows 7

You can via the Group Policy, specify the default visual style for new users who logs on for the first time.

But consider the following scenario:

  • You configure the Load a specific theme Group Policy setting in a domain. The policy successfully forces all the clients in the domain to apply a specific theme when a user logs on to a client computer.
  • Then you enable the Prevent changing desktop background Group Policy setting.
  • A new user logs on to a client computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

In this scenario, the Load a specific theme Group Policy setting is not applied for the new user. The specified wallpaper or color scheme is not used.

In such a case you can download and apply Fix307916 from Microsoft to resolve this issue.

Details: KB980628.

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Anand aka HappyAndyK is an end-user Windows enthusiast, a Microsoft MVP in Windows Desktop Experience since 2007, and the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, TheGeeksClub.com & WinVistaClub.com. Creating a System Restore Point before trying out a new software or a tweak is always recommended.

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