Unlike simple "themes," transformation packs modify system files ( uxtheme.dll , explorer.exe ) to achieve deep integration.

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Transformation packs often modify core system files (like uxtheme.dll ). This can lead to system crashes, "Blue Screens of Death" (BSOD), or failure to boot if not uninstalled correctly.

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