Change Themes and Backgrounds
Here we take a look at the default theme for Windows 7.
It’s actually not that bad looking and some of you may want to keep it.
To change the appearance right click an empty area on the desktop and select Personalize.
For example here we take a look at the Landscapes Aero Theme.
You’ll notice it changes the Background and color of the window border colors.
It also changes the sounds specific to the Landscapes theme.
The Background will change images periodically.
You don’t have to use the pictures for the specific Themes either.
There are several different default pictures to choose from.
hit the Picture location drop down menu to explore different categories.
You have several choices of different colors and can mix them around to get it to your liking.
you could change the sounds of your theme too.
You might also want to select a screensaver to go along with the theme.
Choose the Screen Saver you want to use and customize its tweaks then hit OK.
If you end up with a theme you like you could save it under the My Themes category.
you’re free to also share your custom themes with friends, family, and co-workers.
Right-punch the theme you want to share and select Save theme for sharing.
To use the custom theme, they will just need to double tap on the theme pack file.
This comes in handy while you’re at work or home and want to easily show off some pictures.
Or you just might be bored and want to play around with the controls.
you might access other regional Aero themes that are hidden deep in the system also.
In the example below it’s a theme for South Africa.
Conclusion
This guide should get you started using the themes feature in Windows 7.
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