how set a background image of Windows 7 folders
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Hi there,
If you can get VistaStyleBuilder or Explorer Background Changer to work in Windows 7 (try a few Compatibility modes) then that's probably the easiest way. Otherwise, the last post in this thread has a few hacks that might do the trick, but as always make sure to back up all your data before editing any system files.
Let us know if anything works out for you!
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If you can get VistaStyleBuilder or Explorer Background Changer to work in Windows 7 (try a few Compatibility modes) then that's probably the easiest way. Otherwise, the last post in this thread has a few hacks that might do the trick, but as always make sure to back up all your data before editing any system files.
Let us know if anything works out for you!
Cheers,
Walker
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Hi Walker,
Explorer background changer Didnt change explorer background for me. It just put a batch file in the target folder.
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Yeah neither of those progs are designed with Windows 7 in mind... this is an issue that has seen very little attention since RTM. I'm interested to see who will come up with a fix first!
Did you try either of the other methods I mentioned?
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Solved Finally
There is software now. Works with 64bit, and with aero enabled!
Customize & change explorer backgrounds with Windows 7 Folder Background Changer | The Windows Club
There is software now. Works with 64bit, and with aero enabled!
Customize & change explorer backgrounds with Windows 7 Folder Background Changer | The Windows Club
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Sweet, thanks for posting this divinegoat! I'll flag the thread to be marked Solved.
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Cheers,
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For some reason I can't get it to work. Is there something special I have to do?
Edit: I extracted the program, ran it as admin, and logged out and back in after change. Nothing happened. In case anyone was wondering.
Edit: I extracted the program, ran it as admin, and logged out and back in after change. Nothing happened. In case anyone was wondering.
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Don't now, run the program, choose a pic and that should be it. There was a thread about this, http://www.sevenforums.com/customization/89930-windows-7-folder-background-changer-released.html Another member had same problem that you have, don't now did he solve it or not.
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I remember when changing the background image that appears at the log in screen, it had to be .jpg and a relatively small file size. I'll try changing the file format of the picture I want to use and try again.
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Here's to fully enjoying windows 7
How sweet it is! This OS allows us, with a good machine, to do whatever we want...
How sweet it is! This OS allows us, with a good machine, to do whatever we want...
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I got it to work but had to restart my computer after words. Now I just need to change a couple other things to get the folders looking how I want 
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Is this the same one you tried?
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91330-folder-background-change.html?filter
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I've tried several programs. NONE work. They do nothing what so ever.
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