Repair Basic.theme Issues (How to Download and Fix)

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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The development of Windows 7 by Microsoft prompted the latest creation of basic.theme. It is also known as a Microsoft Windows Desktop Theme file (file extension THEME), which is classified as a type of System (Microsoft Windows Desktop Theme) file.

basic.theme was first developed on 07/22/2009 in the Windows 7 Operating System for Windows 7. This file release marks the latest and most updated version from Microsoft.

This article discusses complete file details, THEME file troubleshooting instructions for problems with basic.theme, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: basic.theme
File Extension: THEME file extension
File Type: System
Description: Microsoft Windows Desktop Theme
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Windows 7
Developer: Microsoft
Software: Windows
Software Version: 7
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 1911
Oldest File Date: 06/10/2009
Latest File Date: 06/10/2009


What are basic.theme Error Messages?


General basic.theme Runtime Errors

basic.theme file errors often occur during the startup phase of Windows, but can also occur while the program is running. These types THEME errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Windows is running. Here are some of the most common basic.theme runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Windows\Resources\Ease of Access Themes\basic.theme

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most THEME errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your basic.theme file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Windows), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, basic.theme file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading or saving basic.theme, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix basic.theme Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your basic.theme issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the basic.theme error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing basic.theme file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt basic.theme files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
  3. Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
  4. You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
  5. In the box, click "YES".
  6. You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
  7. In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
  8. SFC will begin scanning for basic.theme issues and any other system file problems.
  9. Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

sfc /scannow

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many basic.theme error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the basic.theme error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your basic.theme File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate basic.theme file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free basic.theme files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download basic.theme Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

  4. Windows 7: C:\Windows\Resources\Ease of Access Themes\
  5. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 7.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve basic.theme problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying basic.theme to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows THEME files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing basic.theme and all other THEME files for Windows. An incorrectly installed THEME file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 7


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