Changing windows classic taskbar colour?


  1. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 ultimate x64
       #1

    Changing windows classic taskbar colour?


    I've been using windows classic over basic/aero due to streaming purposes (streaming with aero creates issues and I'm not a fan of basic), I like a darker/dark grey theme most of the time as it's easier on the eyes and the bright white windows classic taskbar is a bit of a pain, but I can't figure out a way to change it via personalize\windows colour or anything else.

    Suggestions are greatly appreciated, I also can't find a darker/greyish classic theme anywhere, a pure black one would probably annoy me even more but just a darker grey like what I've done to my windows borner would be perfect, thanks!

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  2. Posts : 12,120
    Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
       #2

    Try Option Two step #7 of this tutorial Window Color and Appearance - Change and change the color at 3D Objects will change the taskbar color
    Jerry
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  3. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    It works but it changes everything to black/grey and makes a lot of things hard to read, I was hoping just to change the taskbar.
    But thanks!
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  4. Posts : 12,120
    Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
       #4

    You're Welcome you are very limited to what can be changed on the classic theme.
    Jerry
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  5. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    That's a shame, better than nothing though.
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