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    Changing Look of Vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by littleasian, Jun 20, 2007.

  1. littleasian

    littleasian Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys.

    Got a little question. Is it possible to change the color of the vista task bar on the bottom of the screen? i know you can change individual window colors but im not sure about the taskbar. I kind of want to change it to a more apple like "bright white" color since i kinda of dislike the dark coloring on it.

    i know in xp you could dl a file that would override xp's default shell program hence allowing u to run a personalized skin, is that available in vista?
     
    littleasian, Jun 20, 2007
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  2. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    I think if you change a theme or go custimize it thats part of what you can change.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 20, 2007
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    cahoole Notebook Guru

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    get objectdock and change anything u want!
     
    cahoole, Jun 20, 2007
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  4. Matt

    Matt Notebook Deity

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    Yes, you can. In fact, when you change the window color, it also changes the taskbar color. Right-click on your desktop and click Personalize. Click Window Color and Appearance. Then, just choose whichever color suits you best.

    Matt
     
    Matt, Jun 20, 2007
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