Title: Problem with Theme
Last modified: August 18, 2016

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# Problem with Theme

 *  [martinm](https://wordpress.org/support/users/martinm/)
 * (@martinm)
 * [20 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problem-with-theme-1-2/)
 * Hi,
 * I hope somebody can give me a hint for my problem. I´m using WordPress 1.2.1(
   I have to use this version, because my hosting company pre-installed it). I want
   to change the default theme. I´ve looked up the FAQs, and I know I have to go
   to the presentation screen. But there isn´t such a folder. I just have a “Templates”
   Folder in der Menu-Bar. And I can only change the current html of the current
   template there. But how to install a new theme? Thank you for your help.

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 *  [TechGnome](https://wordpress.org/support/users/techgnome/)
 * (@techgnome)
 * [20 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problem-with-theme-1-2/#post-262168)
 * Well,….. most directions you find are going to be for 1.5.X. I’d recommend upgrading
   to the latest 1.5 version. Since your host pre-installed it for you,m you may
   want to see if they will upgrade it for your, or get FTP access and do it yourself.
 * -tg
 *  [ment0r](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ment0r/)
 * (@ment0r)
 * [20 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problem-with-theme-1-2/#post-262175)
 * Messing around with that rather outdated version is pointless honestly. Call 
   your hoster to install the latest version for you. This isnt about to not-help-
   you, but think about security. What use has a newly themed blog with all your
   work in it, if it could get exploited/hacked by some idiot cause its an old version?
   I think you should update first and then look for cool new themes. and solving
   one problem fixes the other. just write them a mail. theyve been so kind in the
   first place.. why not ask for a upgrade.
 * regards, m3nt0r
 * edit: n dont forget to backup your database 😉 better save then sorry. who knows
   what those guys will do for that upgrade. if they do a fresh install everything
   is gone. just a hint. doh!
 *  [Marc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/marc/)
 * (@marc)
 * [20 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problem-with-theme-1-2/#post-262177)
 * > “I´ve looked up the FAQs, and I know I have to go to the presentation screen.”
 * The “FAQ’s” you have looked up are for WP1.5.2
 * WP 1.2 doesn’t have a presentation page or themes. WP 1.2 uses style sheets (
   CSS) that can be swapped out. A good list is [Alex Kings](http://www.alexking.org/index.php?content=software/wordpress/styles.php)
 * If for some reason you can’t or won’t upgrade to WP 1.5.2 look through those 
   WP styles, dowload the one you prefer and swap out your current style sheet and
   the images.
 * Having said all that PLEASE upgrade to WP 1.5.2 It is by far easier to work with,
   has many themes and is more secure.
 *  Thread Starter [martinm](https://wordpress.org/support/users/martinm/)
 * (@martinm)
 * [20 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problem-with-theme-1-2/#post-262191)
 * Thank you all for your help! I´ve found a way to upgrade and I will do it. 😉

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 * In: [Installing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/installation/)
 * 4 replies
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 * Last reply from: [martinm](https://wordpress.org/support/users/martinm/)
 * Last activity: [20 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problem-with-theme-1-2/#post-262191)
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