Look of the Close, Minimize, and Maximize buttons.

[Pinesol]

Hey, Jake here, AKA Pinesol.

So, last night I got into customising my UI. Like, the general stuff you can do under the customization for Windows 7. I noticed a friend of mine having a different look for his Close, Minimize, and Maximize buttons. Not completely sure if it was cause he was dual booting with Ubuntu and Windows 7. But, all I know is that I would like to change how they look. Making the desktop and everything a little more personal. Umm, but I searched this forum, and google for something that would allow me to edit these buttons and I found nothing. Just stuff for switching which side the buttons were on. Any and all help would be appreciated.

Sincerely,
Jake/Pine.

 

[Grimmjow]

Maybe this can help
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/34579-enabling-custom-themes-windows-7-a.html
example: Midnight by *MrGRiM01 on deviantART
or:

 

[Pinesol]

That is what I am talking about, but it's whole themes.. Is there not just something for the buttons?

 

[gkgaurav]

i also have the same problem.
one of my friends has windows 7 with larger buttons and i have small . plz help me

 

[A Guy]

It can be done with the correct application. But it requires hacking dll files and replacing images. See this thread:

http://www.sevenforums.com/customization/200947-changing-minimize-maximize-close-buttons-theme.html

Bongo will likely see this and comment. I am unaware of a simple application that automates the process for you like a start orb changer for instance. A Guy

 

[A Guy]

i also have the same problem.
one of my friends has windows 7 with larger buttons and i have small . plz help me

To change the size of the Caption Buttons:

Right click your desktop> Choose Personalize> Click Window Color

Click the Advanced appearance settings

The Window Color and Appearance dialog will open> On the Item drop down, choose Caption Buttons> Change the size

Take note of the original settings should you want to return to normal

A Guy

P.S. You can google:

change caption buttons windows 7

and find more info.

 

[Bongo]

i also have the same problem.
one of my friends has windows 7 with larger buttons and i have small . plz help me

Welcome to the Seven Forums
If A Guy answer does not work for you let me know and we might be able to work out a custom theme to help you out.
Let us know
Jerry