How do you change the color of the square around a selected icon?

mhelseth93

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I want to change the color of the square that surrounds your icon when clicked, i want mine to be orange so it fits in with the rest of my theme. anyone know of a way to do it at all?
 

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Are You talking about this??
 

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yes exactly, is that a special program or something? and is it only for the border? or can you change the fill color and transparency too?
 

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You need program that can edit aero.msstyle
I used restorator
then extract from aero.msstyle images with No. 6xx.png (see pic.)
edit and import new edited images and save (not save as) aero.msstyle
On desktop selection I used only 2px border all is transparent.
 

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You need program that can edit aero.msstyle
I used restorator
then extract from aero.msstyle images with No. 6xx.png (see pic.)
edit and import new edited images and save (not save as) aero.msstyle
On desktop selection I used only 2px border all is transparent.

is there a possibility that you could layout a file path for me? im not too good with customization and stuff, i downloaded restorator. i just need to know how to get to aero.msstyle

and what should i use to edit images? just like photoshop or is there something built into restorator?
 

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U can use photoshop or paint.net (more compatible with msstyles)
Then follow instructions in pic.1
Pic2. instructions to replace Aero.msstyles with modified one
(assuming that before a classic theme is selected not basic or aero)
Ps. U must take ownership of that file first search the forum for instruction
 

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do you think there is a problem if my aero.msstyle file is named aero?
 

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i put in an attachment for the picture, but this step. i cant find the drop menu that lets me choose what type of files i can view
 

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If its size it's about 1mb + - is the right one
Mine is 1.6mb but heavy modified
I have disabled in folder options
"hide extensions for known file types"
when this option enabled
in my win say
Programs
AllFiles
 

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all of this has been so helpful and the only thing i am having trouble with is trying to import those edited png files back into the aero.msstyle folder. i have all the pngs and i might edit them a little more but i cant find out how to import them through restorator. do i have to go through a different process?
 

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no the import is called "assign"
Right click on a # pic U want to import (left tree) and assign / assign to will open a window to search for what U are replacing and that's it save
 

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do you think this will work with a trial version of restorator?
 

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and i went through the process by closing the explorer.exe tasks. and when i got to the aero folder it would not let me paste my file into the folder :(
 

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You may have to take ownership of both the original (and DO make a copy of the original before you change anything), and your new file. A Guy
 

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do you think this will work with a trial version of restorator?
I think it's a 30-day trial
Here's how to change owner of that file
 

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A good way to check if you need to take ownership is if there is the LUA shield (blue and yellow icon) next to rename and delete in your context menu, if it is, then yes, you need to take ownership.

You should be OK with your 30 day trial of Restorator. As well as selecting the import (assign) function in Restorator you can also just Drag 'n' Drop your new image onto the current image. Just make sure you pick the right number!!
 

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I've made an Amber Aero theme before and I thought I'd lost it.
Anyway, I hadn't, I've depersonalized it, i.e. changed to standard cursors, standard desktop wallpaper etc. I've stuck it up at this link. Have a play, throw it away, use it if you want. Its basically Aero.theme with orange highlighters. I may have changed the progress bar colours as well, I can't honestly remember what colour they're supposed to be 'cos I've been through the rainbow with those!
 

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ok well i took ownership of both files and such, but it just doesnt want to work. I copied the file and then tried pasting it, but then when i got the the folder it said there was nothing on the clipboard. Then i tried putting the file in there and changing the name but it just renamed it aero (2).

I know there is just something that im not figuring out because it should work. I did everything with the task manager correctly I just am having trouble with replacing the file that i edited with the new one because it tells me that it is open in another program if i try to delete if after placing in the edited file.
 

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oh and is there somewhere i can go to see all of those corresponding file numbers like the ones for the border?
 

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Hm :sarc:
Who knows, maybe
but I still working to find what is what of all 600 images.
A lot of missing names are arrows, highlights..........buttons....

Aero Pic-Id.pdf
 

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