Most users like some eye-candy in their operating system, therefore changing the default theme is one of the first things many of us do after installing a fresh copy of Windows. However, adding third-party visual styles is impossible unless you’re using Uxtheme Multi-Patcher.

This is a software solution that has been specifically developed to allow you use any Windows visual style you want, as it patches the theme files and lets you skip certification validation in Windows.

Although it sounds more like a geek application, it’s not. The whole installation basically comes down to double-clicking an executable file, rebooting the system and… that’s it. However, you should pay attention to the third-party code included that may change some settings on your system unless unchecked at installation.

We successfully tested the application on Windows XP and Windows 7 machines and everything worked smoothly. It should also work on other iterations because developers claim it could work on Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003 and 2008.

Since Uxtheme Multi-Patcher attempts to modify a system file, it's recommended to create a restore point before proceeding with the actual installation, as a simple error could seriously slow down the operating system or even break down Windows altogether.

For anyone who wants to give a whole new look to their operating environment, Uxtheme Multi-Patcher provides a simple way of using other visual styles than the ones Windows comes bundled with. If you want to improve the looks of your OS you should definitely give it a try, but remember to backup your system before proceeding.