Where did the accessability features go?

[blind bruce]

I run a desktop with XP. I have selected the "high contrast 2" feature due to my vision problems.
My new laptop has windows 7 and I am unable to find anything that will give me the dark background that I enjoy on XP.
Is there such a feature on 7?
Bruce in the Peg

 

[richc46]

Will this help at all?

Adjust your monitor's brightness and contrast

I know how annoying this must be, hope that we can resolve your problem.

 

[mxosder16]

If the above suggestion doesn't work for you then maybe you could press:

Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen button

 

[derekimo]

Welcome blind bruce,
If you right click on the desktop, pesonalize, then choose a high contrast theme.

Also in control panel there is the ease of access center.

Hope that helps you out.

 

[richc46]

Several very good suggestions. Give them a try and if they do not work, your team will try to come up with other ideas.

 

[blind bruce]

The jpegs from derekimo and all other pages I want to read, have a white background. The glare prevents me from seeing any printing on those pages. I finally got the desktop background a less glaring color but all the pages have the white background.
?????

 

[mxosder16]

Bruce,

Try holding down Alt, the left Shift button, and the Print Screen button at the same time and then press ok when the screen pops up

 

[derekimo]

The jpegs from derekimo and all other pages I want to read, have a white background. The glare prevents me from seeing any printing on those pages. I finally got the desktop background a less glaring color but all the pages have the white background.
?????

Sorry about that bruce, How about these.

 

[blind bruce]

You guys sure know your stuff. The alt/l shift / print screen did the trick!!!
Now I can see what I am doing and try to learn this new system.
Many thanks,
Bruce

 

[derekimo]

You're Welcome,
Glad you got it sorted out Bruce.

 

[Kari]

Bruce, I think everything you need is found in Ease of Access Center. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Ease of Access > Ease of Access Center (or Control Panel > Ease of Access > Ease of Access Center).

When there, click Make the computer easier to see, and you'll find all possible adjustments and features to help you.





Kari

 

[mxosder16]

You guys sure know your stuff. The alt/l shift / print screen did the trick!!!
Now I can see what I am doing and try to learn this new system.
Many thanks,
Bruce

You're welcome. Glad to help