Vista theme disappeared after installing SP2

I updated vista 64 Service Pack 2 to allow the installation of ie9.  After installing sp2, my taskbar has been changed and the vista theme completely disappeared.  Areas of the screen are now much brighter, lighter or white (taskbar now is almost white and has the old style box 'Start').  I went in the 'appearance' of the control panel section and searched the vista theme - it's gone.  Installation of task bar that I had before the sp2 update is missing.  How can I get that back?  I tried to remove and reinstall sp2 and restore to earlier date and put it back - no matter what I do the screwed up theme with no option to get the old back.  Everything else works fine.  How to bring back the task of vista bar/color theme?  Is there a file I can load up?  I'm tired of wasting time of uninstallation/reinstallation.  We don't like also how change is so brilliant screen - and we do not find a way to change that either - there is no manual ocntrols and not to tarnish the brightness - no indication 'aid' does not provide - it says adjust buttons that do not exist.  How to bring back the vista theme?

Hello

I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps:

Method 1:

Try following the steps in the article provided below and check if it helps:

Troubleshoot monitor and video card

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-monitor-and-video-card-problems

Method 2:

Also try running the Fixit from the link provided below:

Visual effects Aero Glass in Windows are not working or displayed

http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/aero_effects_not_working/en-us

Method 3:

I also suggest you update the graphics drivers on the manufacturer's Web site click the link below:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly

Hope this helps,

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