Windows xp has classic themes

I recently updated my old pc from micron of windows ME to XP, but after installation is the same as ME nice aesthetically. I went into the Properties menu to see if the right XP theme has not been activated, but it was not yet listed. what I've done wrong?

The XP installed was XP Pro SP3 its also listed in system properties

After you install an operating system, you must then install the drivers for all your hardware. This includes the video drivers, that's why you don't yet have good graphics. Get the drivers of:

1. site of the device mftr. ; OR
2. site of the card mother mftr. If the material is on board; OR
3. website of the OEM manufacturer for your specific machine if you have a PC OEM (HP, Dell, Sony, etc.).

Read the installation instructions on the Web site where you get the drivers.

To find out what hardware is in your computer:

1. read all documentation that you got when you purchased the computer.
2. If the computer is OEM, access the site Web of the OEM for your specific model machine and look at the specs (you'll be there to get the drivers anyway)
3. download, install and run a program of inventory of the free system like Belarc Advisor or System Information for Windows.

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html - Belarc Advisor
http://www.gtopala.com/ - System Information for Windows

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