OK I'm probably repeating a topic but maybe someone can lead me to a correct answer. I would like to change my left pane background and the left pane background of my folders individualy and the main background in all folders! I've used dodgey programs before that have caused head aches. I have used "Restorator 2007 to change icons and backgrounds before, so any advice would be helpful heres a screen shot:
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It looks like you are using a third-party custom theme post a link to it and I can give you the image number for the left side of the start menu.
The backgrounds for the Windows Explorer on the left side and the main window are fill colors and the only way I know how to change that is to use Ave's Windows7 Style Builder
The left side of the control panel are Bitmaps #632 and 633 in the shell32.dll in both C:\Windows\System32 and C:\Windows\SysWOW64 after editing(put copies on your desktop and edit them did not get them mixed up) you will need to properly change a system file you need to take ownership give yourself permission and rename the old file and then copy in the new one look at Post #6 of this thread will tell you how to do it http://www.sevenforums.com/customization/179502-basic-networking-information.html#post1525656
Jerry
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thanks for the quick reply bongo, I have granted full admin control so I don't need permission to do anything lol, thanks for the start menu tip shall give that a go soon. The theme is Neon Theme for Windows 7 By Mr.GRiM and the site I think you need to be a member now is Re: Neon Theme for Windows 7
As for the left pane winow in the control panel and folder panels I have seen images here in other themes but found those themes to be too customized where buttons didn't work or suddenly popped up or disappeared! I like this theme Mr Grim is bloody good at making themes and icons just want to add a personal touch!
My Computer
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Windows Professional - Fire Edition (x64)Intel i7 970 @ 3.45MhzCorsair 1800mhz 4gig x6 (24Gig)Gigabyte Nvidia Ge-force 570 (Super Overclocked)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows Professional - Fire Edition (x64)
CPU
Intel i7 970 @ 3.45Mhz
Motherboard
Gigabyte x58 UD4P
Memory
Corsair 1800mhz 4gig x6 (24Gig)
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte Nvidia Ge-force 570 (Super Overclocked)
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 60 inch Plasma (NUTS!!!)
Hard Drives
WD Velociraptor 300gig 10,000rpm
WD Black Caviar 2Tb
WD Black Caviar 1Tb (x2)
WD Green Caviar 1Tb (games back up drive)
PSU
Gigabyte 1100watt
Case
Coolmaster Gamer Pro (40 inch side fan)
Cooling
Noctua Industrial Plus
Keyboard
Wireless Logitech Media1
Mouse
Wireless Logitech
Internet Speed
CRAP! 11.7Mbitps
Antivirus
Kaspersky
Browser
IE
Other Info
Imon Media Centre
LG Blueray Combo Drives(x2)
Corsair RAM coolers(x2)
Mr Grim is probably one of the best theme makers out there.
The left side of the start menu image #s 872, 873 is when the menu is Extended
The images on the left side of the control panel are different than the areas in the Windows Explorer, for the control panel they are in the shell32.dll and the fill color for the Windows Explorer navigation pane and main area are in the .msstyles
