If an automatic patcher is not available, manual patching is possible but requires more caution. The theme archive may contain a folder with pre-patched uxtheme.dll files for different Windows XP Service Packs (SP1, SP2). However, users have noted difficulty finding patched files for Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) .
: The sharp click-click-click of a Geiger counter. stalker theme for XP
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Get out of here, stalker. You have mail. If an automatic patcher is not available, manual
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