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  1. Posts : 71,988
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #11

    sxlcartron said:
    Thanks for the tip but I've tried every combination in these listings and I can control
    the size and color of everything EXCEPT the one I want.
    As a test, create a new user account and see how it looks while logged in to it. This will help determine if it's an issue for just your account or the system.

    If it works just fine in the new account, then you could use the new account instead of the old one if you like.
    Last edited by Brink; 24 Apr 2014 at 13:33. Reason: added quote
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  2. Posts : 17
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #12

    I'm afraid it does not matter which browser or account I'm using as I get the same
    result from whatever icon ( if it has a fly-out menu) is in the Taskbar .
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  3. Posts : 71,988
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #13

    In that case, you could try doing a repair install to hopefully avoid a full clean install.
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  4. Posts : 17
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #14

    I'm afraid I may have to do that - eventually.
    I was hoping for a simpler solution - but beginning to despair.
    thanks for your suggestions.
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  5. Posts : 4,566
    Windows 10 Pro
       #15

    1.) Have you tried right clicking the desktop-personalize. Then scroll down and click windows 7 basic theme. Now scroll up and click windows 7 under aero theme. Did that correct the issue?

    Theme - Change or Save

    2.) Are your graphics drivers up to date?

    If you have an ati or nvdia card go to the specific site and use their scan tool to find the correct driver:

    http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/auto-detect-tool

    http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us
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  6. Posts : 17
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #16

    Tried both suggestions - no change.
    thanks
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  7. Posts : 4,566
    Windows 10 Pro
       #17

    1.) Have you done any customizations or registry modifications to the OS?

    2.) Have you done the suggestion of sfc /scannow?

    3.) A repair install suggested by brink would be the way to go if the above are not leading to the cause. You will not lose any programs or files.
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  8. Posts : 4,049
    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
       #18

    Advanced Appearance Settings


    Have you tried modifying the font colours in the Personalization section?
    (Personalization > Window Color and Appearance > click on the Advanced appearance settings link)

    Window Color and Appearance - Change
    Click on the picture for the animation.
    Last edited by Brink; 24 Apr 2014 at 22:09. Reason: added tutorial link for more info
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  9. Posts : 17
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #19

    lehnerus2000: I dont get the options your showing with the
    ' Change of color on your window borders , Start menu and taskbar '
    and a list of pastel shaded options.
    I only get the second smaller 'Window color and appearance ' box
    even when I load an Aero theme.
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  10. Posts : 181
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1
       #20

    You do get the Window color and appearance box? From that screen, are you able to click on the drop-down arrow to the right of the Item box where "Desktop" is displayed?
    Taskbar-menu.png
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