ahh, finally found the right patch utility. it was called patcherxp for sp1. i've got visual styles now. woohoo.
will leave this thread open in case anyone wants the patcher i used. just reply and i'll attach it.
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Camera Equipment:
Canon 40D & Digital Rebel XT
Canon 500mm L IS USM
Canon 100-400mm L IS USM
kit lens
Sigma 70-300mm APO DG
Canon 430 EX Speedlight
Dynatran Tripod
Lowepro Mini Trekker AW backpack
Threaded Mode
