Solved How to disable this Windows 7 feature :(

[fisko]

Help me disable this Windows 7 feature

Hello,

I've been searching for a solution to the problem for days. I want to disable the selection highlight when hovering over a file (without clicking), from what I've learned, I need to install some kind of "custom theme", patch system files and make back-ups, edit hex, etc..

Is there a possibility to simply edit the registry and disable that feature?
I'll be very thankful if anyone helps me resolve this.

 

[iko22]

I could not get my computer to do that what you have in the screenshot. I suspect that this then is a performance issue of aero glass. To adjust the performance / quality of presentation, you go into Performance Options > Visual Effects.

The long path to this location is at: control panel > all control panel items > system > advanced system settings > system properties > advanced tab > performance settings > visual effects.

You might find experimenting with the custom settings disables the visual effect that causes your issue.

 

[fisko]

I could not get my computer to do that what you have in the screenshot. I suspect that this then is a performance issue of aero glass. To adjust the performance / quality of presentation, you go into Performance Options > Visual Effects.

The long path to this location is at: control panel > all control panel items > system > advanced system settings > system properties > advanced tab > performance settings > visual effects.

You might find experimenting with the custom settings disables the visual effect that causes your issue.

I'm talking about a stock feature on Windows 7 (as well as Vista, 8, 8.1, 10). When you hover over a file without selecting it, it highglights the file. This was added to aero theme and was not available on Windows XP or classic.
I post another screenshot to better explain:

This is what it is:

This is what I want:

 

[iko22]

Well you can disable Aero theme if you are happy with a more classic look.

How to disable Aero theme and enable other classic features can be found in the following tutorial:
convert windows 7 to xp style

 

[fisko]

I would change the theme to Windows Classic, but then Windows automatically disables the
Desktop Composition, which makes the videos jitter, as the screen is handled by the CPU, not by the my graphic card. Desktop composition cannot be enabled on Basic or Classic theme....

 

[Bongo]

Welcome to the Seven Forums


I can make a custom theme for you if you want.


You will need to do 1 of these 2 ways of Enabling custom themes for it to work.
Enabling Custom Themes - Windows 7
Or
Theme - How to Apply Custom Themes


Let me know.
Jerry

 

[fisko]

Welcome to the Seven Forums


I can make a custom theme for you if you want.


You will need to do 1 of these 2 ways of Enabling custom themes for it to work.
Enabling Custom Themes - Windows 7
Or
Theme - How to Apply Custom Themes


Let me know.
Jerry

That would be wonderful if you create a custom theme without the annoying highlight. This is exactly what I was struggling with. I'll enable custom themes.

 

[Bongo]

Here you go Download and extract the zip folder below put Both the NoHover folder and the NoHover.theme file in C:\Windows\Resources\Themes


Make sure you did one of the two ways of enabling custom themes.

Will show up in Personalization as NoHover




Let me know.
Jerry

 

[fisko]

Thank you so much, it works perfectly. There is one last thing, is there any way to remove this selection after clicking a file and then clicking away?

 

[Bongo]

Switch to different theme, logoff/logon then replace NoHover.msstyles in C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\NoHover with the 1 in zip folder below.


Jerry

 

[fisko]

Switch to different theme, logoff/logon then replace NoHover.msstyles in C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\NoHover with the 1 in zip folder below.


Jerry

Thank you for investing your time, I appreciate that. I'm working on projects that require navigating through Windows all the day and now it's much better thanks to you! I even feel that the windows is more responsive than before

 

[fisko]

Bongo, while using the last custom theme you send me, I noticed some weird "bug".


In the software you use to modify the theme, is there any way to remove that selection box that appears after clicking away and hovering over the file again:

_____


And also the that contrasted highlight that appears after clicking the file and launching it:

Hopefully there is a way to change that and I hope you'll be so kind to invest a little more time to help me through this :huh:

 

[Bongo]

Try this 1, I think I got it.


Jerry

 

[fisko]

Jerry, this is almost perfect, but I wonder if its a Windows bug or it just needs a little touch:

This happens when after opening the file:

I just want it to remain highlighted after opening the file (without changing color when I hover). Everything else works fine.

I'm thinking about donating you money for all the tries you made in order to correct that no highlight feature.

 

[Bongo]

OK try this.


I don't take pay for helping out I do it for fun.


Jerry

 

[fisko]

Finally, that's perfect! Thank you for your patience and for your help! If there is any favor I can do for you, just let me know