Shortcut to Color Scheme


  1. pcbins
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    Shortcut to Color Scheme


    I seem to have to open 2 other windows before I can get to the link to open the windows Color Scheme box (Advanced Appearance Settings).

    Does anyone know how to make a shortcut that will go directly to this? It is the "Advanced Appearance Settings" button in the "Window Color and Appearance" link of the "Personalization" window... (ugh).

    Thanks in advance.
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  3. Generator
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    XP Pro SP3 x86/Vista SP2 x64/Win7 x64 Triple-boot
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    Right-click the desktop or in a folder and go 'New>Shortcut' and paste the following in for the location.

    Code:
    rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,5
    (there's no need to worry about the path because it gets added to the new link automatically.)

    Window Color and Appearance Shortcut - Create
    Last edited by Brink; 31 Jan 2010 at 01:11. Reason: added link
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  4. pcbins
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    YAY! You guys are the best!!

    TY!
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  6. Generator
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    You're welcome pcbins, Welcome to Seven Forums too btw. :)
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