Hi, checkout the following links: http://www.codeproject.com/w2k/xptheme.asp[^] http://www.codeproject.com/cpp/xpstylemfc.asp[^] (regard the comments for VS2005 in the discussion section below the articles) cheers, mykel OMM: "Let us be thankful we have an occupation to fill. Work hard, increase production, prevent accidents and be happy."