The new theme for Windows7 Media Center based on the Homeworld background by Phil2001 of DeviantArt is now available for download.
Installation:
- Download and install Homeworld.msi
- Close Media Center and wait 45-60 seconds for the system files to be released
- Run the Enable Homeworld Theme shortcut as administrator (right click and select “Run as Administrator”)
- When the patch dialog appears press start. If you receive an error it is likely the system files haven’t been released yet, wait 60 seconds and try again.
- If the patch fails consistently, open Windows Explorer and navigate to "C:\Windows\ehome" and locate "ehres.dll". Right-click and select "Take Ownership" then retry the patch.
- Once the patch is applied successfully close the patch program
- Restart Media Center
Uninstallation:
- Close Media Center and wait 45-60 for the system files to be released
- Run the Disable Homeworld Theme shortcut as administrator (right click and select “Run as Administrator”)
- Optionally you can permanently remove the program files through the windows control panel but you must do step #2 first or the theme will not be reset.
- Restart Media Center
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
In the case of epic failure open Windows Explorer and go to “C:\Windows\ehome” select “ehres.dll” and rename it “ehres.dll.bak”. Find “ehres.dll.original” and rename it “ehres.dll”
This download is provided as a public beta release. It has been tested to work on both x86 and x64 Windows7 Beta1 Build 7000. There is a very real chance that something will go wrong with this install version for at least one person who downloads it. If you need help leave a note in the comments below this post (No Registration Required).
DOWNLOAD: Homeworld Theme 1.0.1
6 comments:
Thanks for this, but I cant get it to install. I get a "cannot overwrite" error. I am running as an Administrator and have waited an hour+ for files to be released. Any idea's
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Nick
p.s. im running x86 win7b1
Try this: Go to "\Windows\ehome" and find "ehres.dll" then right-click and select "Take Ownership". Next, right-click "ehres.dll" and select properties. Make sure that the file is't mark as "Read Only" at the bottom. Then there should be a file named "Homeworld_7MC.exe", right-click and run it as an administrator.
If that doesn't work try copying both "ehres.dll" and "Homeworld_7MC.exe" to another folder then repeat the steps. If that works then replace the "ehres.dll" in the "/Windows/ehome" directory.
Let me know if none of that works for you.
Yep, that worked a treat!
Thanks
ran this on Vist 64 bit and worked a charm thanks m8.
Hi Mhealy,
Thanks so much for the theme. I followed your instructions but i couln't intalled i, then i followed the other instructions and it works great.
thanks a lot.
great work...
XDagrid
Thanks for letting me know. I think I've found the problem and I'm updating the installers for both themes that have been released so far. The only update to the themes is a fix for the installers.
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