Metamorph X MAJOR PROBLEM PLEASE HELP

[jozo]

There's this them called Xeno Genisis that stays on. I can't switch back to aqua and my docks gone haywire. My login screen looks like a cave and I want AQUA back NOW! Who can help me?

[simX]

Have you tried downloading Duality (go to www.versiontracker.com) and using it to restore Aqua?

When I get back to my regular comp, I can post an "Aqua Restore" installer, which actually installs the files to revert your interface to aqua. That would probably be tomorrow or the next day, though – nothing can do immediately.

[jozo]

I've tried Duality and it changes back the menu bar and windows. But the Dock, Startup Screen and Login window are so awful I can barely use the computer.

Any help???

[scruffy]

There is an app called aquarestore or restoreaqua on versiontracker. That's all it does. You might give that a shot...

Failing that, you could try using a different theme that might replace your dreadful dock etc. with something, not necessarily aqua, but at least usable.

[jozo]

I've tried AquaRestore. That still didn't restore the login cave and the dock.

WHAT IS GOING ON?

I feel like throwing the computer out of the window!

Help!

[jaredbkt]

That's what happens when you mess with Aqua. It's NOT meant to be replaced...especially with shoddy third party hacks. You get what you deserve.

[simX]

Originally posted by jaredbkt
That's what happens when you mess with Aqua. It's NOT meant to be replaced...especially with shoddy third party hacks. You get what you deserve.

Actually, Metamorph X and Duality claim to restore aqua, so it's not his fault, it's the software's fault.

Here, I remember where I found the Aqua Restore installer. Just go to www.swizcoremedia.com, a site maintained by the MacOSX.com user "swizcore". Just click on the "OSX" link, and then the "Themes" link, and download one of them.

I've provided links to the themes here, for courtesy:

swizcore's NeXT theme

swizcore's BeOS theme

swizcore's Orange SimpleX theme

swizcore's Silver SimpleX theme

I would actually suggest trying out these themes -- they are very comprehensive and very good themes.

The reason I mention these themes, though, is because they include an "Aqua Restore" installer. They contain all of the theme resources, including the login window, I believe, and should be able to replace any shoddy restore attempts by any other software. Just download any one of the themes, and it should include a "Aqua Restore" installer. Just run it, and then restart, and you should be back to normal!

I hope that helps, but don't thank me – thank swizcore.

[jozo]

Originally posted by jaredbkt
That's what happens when you mess with Aqua. It's NOT meant to be replaced...especially with shoddy third party hacks. You get what you deserve.

Er, well. Hu hem! Why don't you keep your snidy coments to your self?

SimX thanx for all ur help!