Hi. I had some sort of bug when uninstalling uTorrent which wiped my desktop, a heap of user files and erased Opera 12 and all of my emails and contacts. I downloaded the latest Opera and i absolutely hated its interface and separate mail. I really liked Version 12 so I downloaded the file from the Opera archives but it will not install without upgrading. The file unpacks and the next splash screen insists on upgrading. I have uninstalled the latest version and tried again but cannot get it to install the old V12. I am using XP (SP3). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/topic/10874/can-t-install-v17-without-upgradeRSS for NodeSun, 12 Apr 2026 03:57:21 GMTFri, 17 Jul 2015 02:57:36 GMT60Thanks guys... haven't yet got is back just as i like but am well on the way. You have been very helpful. Thanks again.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/80088https://forums.opera.com/post/80088Sun, 19 Jul 2015 01:44:03 GMTThe old toolbars are in Appearance, the old menu is on the menu itself (Show menu bar). And if you really want the classic look, try https://addons.opera.com/en/themes/details/7-skin/

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/80056https://forums.opera.com/post/80056Sat, 18 Jul 2015 04:42:27 GMTIts been awhile since I used it but there is a way, somewhere, to give it the old toolbars back instead of the centralized menu. I'm sure you could find it now that you know its still there.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/80044https://forums.opera.com/post/80044Sat, 18 Jul 2015 01:40:10 GMTMany thanks Lando242! It worked to a degree. I have installed 12.10 and it reports it as 12.10 when I go Opera button/help/about. The thing is it looks like the new version and there is no option in the Appearance menu to change it. - It reports "Opera Standard" as the theme. I am pleased that I have integrated Email again but I would like the browser to have the "Classic Opera" look that I have been using since Opera fitted on a floppy.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/80043https://forums.opera.com/post/80043Sat, 18 Jul 2015 01:10:58 GMTActually, while it installs the new version it does not remove the old version. I still have both.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/80016https://forums.opera.com/post/80016Fri, 17 Jul 2015 05:31:01 GMTDownload the installer, disconnect from the internet, install Opera 12, reconnect to the internet. That help?

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/80013https://forums.opera.com/post/80013Fri, 17 Jul 2015 03:43:05 GMT