My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Dell XPS 9000
- OS
- Windows 7
- CPU
- Intel Core i7 920
- Memory
- 6GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon 4350 512MB
- Sound Card
- Integrated 7.1
- Monitor(s) Displays
- LG 19"
- Hard Drives
- 2 x 500 GB SATA
Problems changing taskbar color
- Thread starter teal
- Start date
Check in advanced settings what you are looking for may be there.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- HP M9077c
- OS
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
- CPU
- Intel(R)Core(TM)2 quad [email protected] 2.39GHz
- Motherboard
- ASUSeK
- Memory
- 6GB DDR2 6400
- Graphics Card(s)
- GeForce 8500/512MB
- Sound Card
- Realtek High Def Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- HP w2408 LCD 24" widescreen
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1200
- Cooling
- 6 pack of Bud
- Keyboard
- MS wireless Inteli
- Mouse
- MS wireless Inteli
Can you post a screen shot of what the screen looks like now? If this just happened, you might be able to use a system restore point to just before it began. If you don't know when it started, you might be able to use the System File Checker to correct the problem.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html
A Guy
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- OS
- Windows 10 Home x64
- CPU
- INTEL Core i5-750 Quad-Core 3.37GHz
- Motherboard
- ASUS P7P55D
- Memory
- HyperX Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1866Mhz
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Superclocked 1GB 128-Bit GDDR5
- Monitor(s) Displays
- LG 32MA68HY 32" IPS
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 840 Evo 120GB, SEAGATE 500GB Barracuda® 7200.12, SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 16MB cache
- PSU
- ANTEC TruePower New TP-550, 80 PLUS, 550W
- Case
- ANTEC Three Hundred Illusion
- Cooling
- COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus, 4 x 120mm 1 x 140mm Noctua's
- Internet Speed
- 85 + Mbps
- Antivirus
- Avast
- Browser
- Vivaldi
you might have switched aero off that changes what you see.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- HP dv6519tx
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64
- CPU
- 1.80 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7100
- Memory
- 3 gig ddr2
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
- Sound Card
- Realtek High Definition Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 15.4” WXGA High Definition BrightView Widescreen
- Screen Resolution
- 1280 x 800
- Hard Drives
- Hitachi 320 GB (5400 rpm)
- PSU
- 90 W AC Power Adapter
- Cooling
- Kitchen plate under the lappy
- Keyboard
- 101 key compatible
- Mouse
- Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical Scroll
- Internet Speed
- Three Wireless internet prepaid using E160G USB dongle
Yep, without Aero enabled, you'll see the generic screen.
My Computer
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
- CPU
- Intel Core i7-2600
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3P-B3
- Memory
- 12 GB Patriot Extreme DDR3-1333
- Graphics Card(s)
- Nvidia GTX 470
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell UltraSharp 2209WA
- Hard Drives
- OCZ Agility3 240 GB, WD5001AALS, WD7501AALS
- PSU
- OCZ ModStream 700W
- Case
- CoolerMaster HAF 912 Advanced
- Cooling
- CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus
Ok, that is helpful. How can I tell if aero is enabled or not? Where do I go for this option?
Thanks very much.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Dell XPS 9000
- OS
- Windows 7
- CPU
- Intel Core i7 920
- Memory
- 6GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon 4350 512MB
- Sound Card
- Integrated 7.1
- Monitor(s) Displays
- LG 19"
- Hard Drives
- 2 x 500 GB SATA
Control panel > System > Advanced system settings > Advanced tab > Performance tab > Adjust for best appearance (make sure enable transparent glass) is checkmarked (see snip below)
Also you can right click on desk top > Personalize from the drop down menu and select an aero theme.
Also you can right click on desk top > Personalize from the drop down menu and select an aero theme.
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- My own abomination, I call it the Money Pit
- OS
- Windows 10 Pro x 2/Windows 11 Home
- CPU
- Intel i7 2600K @ 3.40 GHz
- Motherboard
- ASUS Sabertooth P67
- Memory
- Corsair Vengeance 16GB DDR3 1600MHz CL8 Dual Channel Kit
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 ULTRA GAMING 10GB GDDR6X
- Sound Card
- Onboard Realtek or Nvidia High Definition Audio (HDMI)
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung JS7000 50" SUHD TV or Samsung 27" FHD 60Hz 8ms GTG V
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- 1 x Samsung 870 EVO 250 GB SSD (Windows 10 Pro), 1 x Samsung 850 EVO 250 GB SSD (Windows 10 Pro)
- PSU
- Corsair AX860 - 860W Modular Power Supply
- Case
- Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Full Tower Case - Black
- Cooling
- CORSAIR Hydro Series H150i PRO RGB 360mm Liquid CPU Cooler
- Keyboard
- Logitech K830 Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Anywhere 2S Wireless Mouse
- Internet Speed
- 100 Mbps
- Antivirus
- ESET Internet Security
- Browser
- Latest Version Of Firefox & Microsoft Edge Chromium Stable
- Other Info
- LG Super Multi Blue Internal Blu-ray Disk Rewriter - BH10LS30
6x2 HDMI Switcher (6 inputs, 2 outputs) so I can send the output of my Cable Box, Roku, or any my 4 computers to either my TV or Monitor separately or simultaneously.
what he said!
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- HP dv6519tx
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64
- CPU
- 1.80 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7100
- Memory
- 3 gig ddr2
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
- Sound Card
- Realtek High Definition Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 15.4” WXGA High Definition BrightView Widescreen
- Screen Resolution
- 1280 x 800
- Hard Drives
- Hitachi 320 GB (5400 rpm)
- PSU
- 90 W AC Power Adapter
- Cooling
- Kitchen plate under the lappy
- Keyboard
- 101 key compatible
- Mouse
- Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical Scroll
- Internet Speed
- Three Wireless internet prepaid using E160G USB dongle