vb.net 2k3 xp

[mmatteson]

i have read a lot of posts in these forums. and it seems that everyone is suggesting using a manifest file. first-what exactly is a manifest file? is it some sort of hack, an os file? or a vs.net file? secondly i used the Application.EnableVisualStyles() under the InitializeComponent() code of windows form generated code and my text box, combo box do have the XP theme, but buttons do not. i downloaded and example from someone on this forum that used a manifest file and there buttons do have the xp theme. is there a way in 2k3 to get all controls to use the theme but without a manifest? it seems like you use the manifest file if you have vb.net 2k or vb 6. what about 2k3? i have also read articles on vbcity.com and they suggest the same thing also, but i haven't come across anything for .net 2003 thanks for your input!

[Pirate]

You may try this . It looks promising . http://www.codearchive.com/rate.php?rid=1172&go=1004

Note this :

Finally, the control's FlatStyle should be turned to "System".