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Ok I'm really frustrated right now*HELP* Thread last updated on 2005-09-29 17:48:39

Posted by member 265935 on 2005-09-11 18:24:39

Before anyone tells me.I read http://litestep.rtreal.com/ three times already and just don't get it.I looked around for info too but didn't work.I downloaded LiteStep and it works perfectly.But now,I want to use a different theme.So I download a theme in wincustomize.com and unzip it.What I did now was move the unzipped folder to C:\LiteStep\profiles\myname\themes.Then I what I did next was go to my desktop and clicked refresh list.Clicked on the name of the newly downloaded theme and it sort of worked...but not really. Can anyone tell me a really simple way to install a theme after I download it?I tried searching for the answer but I can't find it. I don't know. :S

Posted by member 1 on 2005-09-11 18:53:23 link

If a theme is an OTS2 theme rename the file to whatever_the_theme_name_is.lsz and double click on it in explorer.

Posted by member 1885 on 2005-09-11 18:56:12 link

"it sort of worked...but not really" isn't a very good explanation of what went wrong. Also, as has been mentioned before, it's generally a good idea telling us what particular theme you're having problems with. As for installing themes, your approach (i.e. unzipping it to that folder) *should* work I think, but then again I don't normally use LS Installer. Have you made sure the theme is OTS2 compliant? Wincustomize has a lot of ancient LS themes that you shouldn't let anywhere near a modern LiteStep installation.

Posted by member 265935 on 2005-09-11 19:38:30 link

To DeVilboi:Come again,whattt? *sigh*
To West:Ah I knew someone was going to say that.Where else do you suggest I download themes other than the ones on this site? So for example I downloaded this one. http://www.litestep.net/index.php?section=2&action=details&id=285
I download it and it works sort of,I mean the taskbar and wallpaper works and everything looks 'okay' but the start menu doesn't show at all and I can't even do anything at all.I got this message"Error:Could not find initModuleEx(x).Please confirm that the dll is a LiteStep module,and check with the author for updates.And then I have to restart everything because nothing works(it freezes except for the mouse) and I get this message to download a list of modules but half of those modules can't be installed because it doesn't let me.

Posted by member 1885 on 2005-09-11 20:03:56 link

First of all, you still haven't told us what theme it was you got from wincustomize. Secondly, what do you mean by "where else do you suggest I download themes other than the ones on this site"? You mean you've already tried all the themes on litestep.net? Finally, DeViLbOi's explanation was perfectly clear. If you can't figure it out... well, maybe you should go back to Explorer until you learn more. Thank you for calling. Next!

Posted by member 148416 on 2005-09-11 20:57:30 link

Devilboi said to rename the extension of your downloaded theme from .zip to .lsz because litestep can automatically unzip it and install it for you.

So when you've renamed the extension to .lsz you can double-click it to install it. That way you can avoid any "user error" that may get in your way.

This all only works if the theme is OTS2 compliant, and if it's not OTS2 compliant you shouldn't be trying to use that theme :P

Posted by member 248213 on 2005-09-11 21:13:29 link

" but the start menu doesn't show at all"
What start menu? Do you mean the popup menu on the desktop in this screen shot? http://www.litestep.net/upload/themes/Azul_OTS_2_327-285.png

Also there is some issues with tat theme: http://www.litestep.net/index.php?section=2&action=details&id=285

Get this theme (it will run perfect): http://www.litestep.net/index.php?section=2&action=details&id=983

Posted by member 212670 on 2005-09-11 22:06:28 link

poodle: The theme that you linked to has errors in it. Some of the modules aren't properly named, so they won't download and install properly. If you do try out that theme fractal linked to, just beware that it's not compatible with the lsthemeinstaller. You'll have to install it manually, as how you described in your original post.

Posted by member 265935 on 2005-09-11 23:25:10 link

Thanks everyone for the help,if I keep having errors I'll just stick with the default or explorer.

Posted by member 248213 on 2005-09-11 23:59:36 link

We can help if you give us specifics.
Does it ask to download modules?

Posted by member 148416 on 2005-09-14 08:19:17 link

Your problems are fixable we swear, don't go back to the dark side... the lite-side is better? :\ ... whoa semi-unintentional pun... time to sleep...

Posted by member 248213 on 2005-09-14 17:38:58 link

struth thats the truth!

explorer = evil = darkside
litestep = good = lightside

Posted by member 265935 on 2005-09-14 19:48:23 link

Explorer is better if you tweak the properties. =P And a lot easier too.

Posted by member 1885 on 2005-09-14 19:59:24 link

Easier, yes. Better... well I guess that would depend on what you're looking for.

Posted by member 248213 on 2005-09-14 21:28:43 link

omg, I can do anything with ls ANYTHING!!!!
with explorer, only what M$ decides :/

ps: ANYTHING!!!! (that software can do)

Posted by member 148416 on 2005-09-15 13:08:32 link

"Easier"?!?!... nobody said the path would be easy, young padawan (sp?).

Posted by member 265935 on 2005-09-16 00:04:56 link

Yes 'easier',right click,properties,appearance,and change colors. O_o

Posted by member 212670 on 2005-09-16 03:39:22 link

poodlecrap: You're confusing Litestep with windows skinning.

Posted by member 148416 on 2005-09-16 10:02:58 link

Yeh they're completely different things poodlecrap.

Rightclick->System->Control Panel->Display

It's still there ;)

Posted by member 265935 on 2005-09-17 14:38:53 link

Ok this is what I get every time I try to put a theme in.
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/1784/modules3vy.jpg
=S

Posted by member 1 on 2005-09-17 15:42:40 link

Ok...and the error states that it is unable to download modules. Time for the dumb questions...

1) Are you connected to the Internet?
2) Are you behind a proxy?

Posted by member 265935 on 2005-09-17 15:57:15 link

1.Yes
2.I don't think so? =S

Posted by member 1949 on 2005-09-17 16:04:25 link

Any third party firewall blocking ports?

Posted by member 265935 on 2005-09-18 00:01:44 link

Nope

Posted by member 248213 on 2005-09-18 04:24:38 link

So there is nothing inbetween litestep and the net?

If there is: Allow litestep, or remove the barrier ;)

If there isnt a barrier of any sort: Download the modules from the various sites on the net manually ;)

Posted by member 1949 on 2005-09-18 09:56:22 link

Update your build of LS, last resort

Use Omars 3.0.1 installer with RC1
http://www.ls-universe.info/download.php?view.1

Then update the core files with RC3
http://www.ls-universe.info/download.php?view.11

Posted by member 265935 on 2005-09-18 17:22:22 link

Ah,okay thanks guys! :)

Posted by member 1316 on 2005-09-29 12:59:43 link

and make sure you have the following lines included in your step.rc:
*NetLoadModuleSite "http://modules.shellfront.org/"
*NetLoadModuleSite "http://www.ls-universe.info/download/modules/"
*NetLoadModuleSite "http://www.mzks.org/litestep/module/"
*NetLoadModuleSite "http://www.loose-screws.com/download.php?netloadmodule="

Posted by member 265935 on 2005-09-29 17:48:39 link

thanks