How to change base Calendar colour

[EgyptianAcid]

I really like the standard calendar however I wish to change its colour.

I read another thread which said the gadget info was stored here: C:\Users\Stu\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar

and could be edited (like html for colours etc). However only my custom clock gadget was there - I didn't see any info on the Windows gadgets.

Anyone know a way to change the background colour of this calendar gadget?

Edit: Can someone mark this thread as solved please

 

[etrifonoves]

Look here: C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets, seek calendar gadget and edit images.

 

[EgyptianAcid]

Hey etrifonoves - cheers. I found the files you were talking about. Unfortunately when I finished editing them it said I didn't have permission to save over them. Nor could I save as, then delete the original and rename the new files (again, it said I did not have permission).

I am the only user of this computer, shouldn't my login have Admin rights? Or is this not a user security issue and theres another way around this? Any help appreciated.

 

[Richie]

I use this... Calendar colour pack by ~JoshyCarter on deviantART. There are also color packs for the clock and CPU meter at deviant art, just browse around.

Rich

 

[EgyptianAcid]

Gah I'm so newb.. that deviantArt pack was just what I wanted, but again I can't copy over the old gadget files (no permission). How do I ensure my single user has admin rights? I've tried playing with the permissions on the Gadgets/Sidebar folders, but it denies the changes.

Edit: Ok I'm inching my way closer..

I followed this link to enable 'take ownership' in the context menu. I did that, and managed to replace the gadget files. However when I launch the gadget again, the old files are still being used somehow? :huh:

Edit2: Ok I still don't know why the original calendar mod I did didn't work, I do have a better solution though - downloading this awesome gadget set. Includes the stock calender modified to black with opacity settings - perfect!

 

[Richie]

I like that black opaque gadget set also, very nice. Glad you found something that worked.

To install the color pack(s) you extract the zip file to your desktop, etc. then cut (or copy)/ paste the gadgets to C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets
(Not into the Calendar gadget folder)
If you have UAC enabled it will prompt you to authenticate to move the files (as C:\Programs Files is a protected directory) and once you do they will copy.
You will then see 4-5 Calendar gadgets in your gallery, each with a different color.
If you want to get rid of any you don't care for or won't use, simply right click and choose uninstall on that particular gadget.

Rich

 

[korbiekwan]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for the link and the explanation, Richie. Love it.

 

[Richie]

You're welcome korbiekwan!