High Contrast Black Theme

[da2366]

Hi guys, I'm Visually impaired and need help with windows 7's themes and full screen magnifier.

For thoes who want to check it out just push (windows key and the '+' key, its really a life saver as third party magnification programs cost hundreds of dollars.

The problem is the high contrast themes that were created for the vision impaired don't actually work with the full screen aero magnifier, which is just utter lunacy.

So, this is why i'm here, do any of you know of a high contrast black theme that works with the full screen aero magnifier?

Thank you all for reading,
Thom

Please note that the non-aero magnifier just puts up a magnification field at the top of the screen which is useless for anyone with a vision problem.

 

[kucing13]

Midnight Glass Nature Theme by ~MrGRiM01 on deviantART

 

[da2366]

I forgot to add, that some personalised themes do not work with the fullscreen magnifier. I am unsure why this is the case as it only effects some custom themes.

Can confirm or deny if it works with the fullscreen windows magnifier? All you have to do is click the key combination of ('windows key', then tap the '+' key to zoom it in.

Thank you so much,
Thom

 

[da2366]

I can confirm myself that this indeed turns off the aero magnifier.

Is there anyway around this?

 

[sergiogarcia9]

I Doubt it. Not unless there is some way to optimize a custom themes to use with the magnifier

 

[da2366]

Can you explain why custom themes do not work with the magnifier? The magnifier uses Aero, don't all custom themes use aero?

Can you link me to more information on why this is the case?

 

[sergiogarcia9]

Well it seems to work at my end with custom themes suddenly

 

[da2366]

Can you explain what you did to get it to work? This could help a LOT of people.
Thank you

 

[sergiogarcia9]

Can you explain what you did to get it to work? This could help a LOT of people.
Thank you

I just opened the application via the start menu
Start Menu - Search "Magnifier" - Open Magnifier

 

[da2366]

Is the magnifier full screen, or just the top of the screen is magnified?

 

[sergiogarcia9]

Is the magnifier full screen, or just the top of the screen is magnified?

Full screen

 

[big v]

There are alot of great themes and useful info that might help you on a site called virtualcustoms.net I have totally changed the entire look of my system using the stuff on there site. They have everything Icons, Themes, Start button orbs, Wallpapers, Software to help mod your system for themes

 

[sergiogarcia9]

There are alot of great themes and useful info that might help you on a site called virtualcustoms.net I have totally changed the entire look of my system using the stuff on there site. They have everything Icons, Themes, Start button orbs, Wallpapers, Software to help mod your system for themes

I could not agree more
We at virtualcustoms are one of the biggest site within Windows Customization and we have a lot of interesting content
Virtual Customs - Home
I am a super mod over their, so i have some knowledge about the content there

 

[mistywilliams28]

No high contrast aero themes....BUT

While I haven't found an Aero theme that is high contrast, I have been able to adjust by choosing a normal aero theme and using the full screen mode of magnifier with color inversion on.

1. Open Ease of Access by pressing Windows + U, then select Start Magnifier.
2. Using the small window that has the magnifier settings, click the Options button
   
   , and then select the Turn on color inversion check box.

I hope this helps until MS does design a high contrast or inverted Aero theme! Have a good day!