Can the white color background be changed in Explorer?


  1. pintree3
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    Can the white color background be changed in Explorer?


    In Windows explorer, you can change the borders, the scroll bar, the text etc. etc. but all around those the color is white. I was thinking that perhaps in doing it a light grey (or blue, beige) etc. would be better.
    Why?
    Less contrast would be easier on the eyes
    Less white would be easier on the monitor
    Less white equals less light therefore perhaps even may lengthen the life of the monitor.
    Just a thought. So is it possible to do so?
    I went to Control Panel -> Window Color -> Advanced Appearance Settings -> and clicked within the active window there to change color but it didn't seem to do anything.
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  3. Callender
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    Change Explorer background


    Yes it can be done and this question has been asked before. Read the entire thread here:

    How to change background color of Folders in Windows 7

    Note: A reboot may be required before the settings stick!
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