It's probable you are seeing one the common problems of late, that changes
the 'permissions' of access to the registry.
Aaron Stebner's WebLog Solving setup errors by using the SubInACL tool to
repair file and registry permissions:
http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2006/09/04/739820.aspx
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"KlausK" <dinga RemoveThis @noone.com> wrote in message
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>I created my own XP theme based on "the classic theme" long, long time ago.
>A few days ago, my PC started to load a screwed-up theme occasionally
>(about 1 out of 10 times). It is identical to my own theme except bars
>(e.g., active bar). That is, bars look like those in the default XP blue
>theme.
>
> When that happens, I can correct the problem either by rebooting or by
> selecting another theme, re-selecting my theme and applying it in "Display
> Properties."
>
> What is causing this weird behavior? Thanks.
>