are you able to get a black backround for windows?

Question

i have seen lots of screenshots from peoples pc's that have a black backround (like the bar at the top of a folder, that is blue in my pc) im not sure if it was for windows or that other thing linix or somthing. from the few screenshots i saw there was a windows icon on the bottom bar where the start menu is

if you can get it, where can i get it

Answer 1

The very coolest place is http://www.wincustomize.com , and th eir various programs, including Windowblinds, which is such a cool program! I love it! i change the way my computer looks at least daily.

Answer 2

To change your desktop to black, right click on an empty are of the desktop and click Properties. Click the Desktop tab. In the Background box select None (I think its at the top of the list.) And for the colour select black, then click Apply, then OK.

To change the appearance of Windows, you have to be in Classic mode not XP mode. Click the Themes tab, and from the drop down list choose Windows Classic.
You have a huge number of options to choose from. I like my windows with Arial font, on purple fading into black. I suggest you make one or two changes at a time from the list and try them out. Its easy to forget which option changes what until its too late!

Answer 3

Hi there,

on your desktop, right click and then select ,, and then adjust the colour for each item in the scroll down menu. Be warned though, change the text colour at the same time or you will not be able to read anything on your monitor..

By the way, I take it you are using XP sp2 or higher, I don't believe that 98 gives you as many options.

Answer 4

hey!

well you can do this by either softwares(theme softwares)
like style XP or many other desktop theme softwares.

or do it manualy
here are the steps

step1:
right click on desktop screen,i repeat not any icon..just click on empty screen area.

step2:
properties

step 3:
appearance

step4:
advanced

step 5:
theres bunch of options to do...with every

*item* thing
set these color values and size values & do whatever you want to. Still be careful,and always keep tht changed value in ur mind cos this will help if ya created a mess..lol.

step 6:
apply OR ok

cheers!! :)


with regards
Neol Miller

Answer 5

Right Click desktop > Properties > Click Desktop Tab > In Background box Click None (at top) > Choose Colour from drop down menu on right. Easy Peasy

Answer 6

Be carefull.... I once set a black background, and had black text and black windows and black everything... I though it would look cool... I clicked "Apply changes" and realised... I could not see the black text, or windows or drop down menus or ANYTHING against the background... and was stuck with a black screen and a rather embarrased look on my face. it took a lot of time and effort to sort that out.

Answer 7

Go into Microsoft paint and use the bucket to pour into the white screen on the right of the bucket. Save that as black.jpg in your "My Pictures" folder. When you open "Properties" on your Desktop and then click the "Desktop" tab and your "black" will be there.

Answer 8

Those people have downloaded the BETA Version of Windows Vista - Microsoft's new Operating System coming out next year.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/

http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q=Windows+Vista&btnG=Search+Images

Answer 9

You can change the colors from Display Properties (Appearance tab). Right click on desktop, then click Properties, then goto Appearance tab and make your choices there.

Answer 10

in windows left click the mouse go into the properties and then Desktop and in desktop their u will find background go to the none option and click, after that in desktop there is colour option click onit and just select black and apply and your purpose is served