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For readers not wanting to read the story of this instructable here is a short: This instructable is about changing wallpaper in Windows 7 Starter Edition which is a problem since Microsoft deleted that option in this particular release. Enjoy steps of these instructables :-) Read all steps before you try it! :)
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For others that are willing to read the longer story :-) :
The Story:
Recently i have bought an Assus EeePC Seashell netbook with windows 7 on board, you may think "WHOA kewl" but hold your horses. Most netbooks on the market nowadays are sold with windows 7-yes- but it's only a Starter Edition which is good if not great for low-end PC's and netbooks.Why am I writing this then?
"Windows 7 Starter does not include:
If you're like me and bought netbook with this Windows 7 version before you've read about it's limitations on the web, this instructable might help you to get over one of obstacles of enjoying it like any other system. I'm going to explain process of getting your windows to change wallpapers :).
Enjoy and please Read all steps before you try it :)
Written by Dan because of an inspiration of his Angel :*
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For readers not wanting to read the story of this instructable here is a short: This instructable is about changing wallpaper in Windows 7 Starter Edition which is a problem since Microsoft deleted that option in this particular release. Enjoy steps of these instructables :-) Read all steps before you try it! :)
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For others that are willing to read the longer story :-) :
The Story:
Recently i have bought an Assus EeePC Seashell netbook with windows 7 on board, you may think "WHOA kewl" but hold your horses. Most netbooks on the market nowadays are sold with windows 7-yes- but it's only a Starter Edition which is good if not great for low-end PC's and netbooks.Why am I writing this then?
"Windows 7 Starter does not include:
- Aero Glass, meaning you can only use the “Windows Basic” or other opaque themes. It also means you do not get Taskbar Previews or Aero Peek.
- Personalization features for changing desktop backgrounds, window colors, or sound schemes.
- The ability to switch between users without having to log off.
- Multi-monitor support.
- DVD playback.
- Windows Media Center for watching recorded TV or other media.
- Remote Media Streaming for streaming your music, videos, and recorded TV from your home computer.
- Domain support for business customers.
- XP Mode for those that want the ability to run older Windows XP programs on Windows 7.
If you're like me and bought netbook with this Windows 7 version before you've read about it's limitations on the web, this instructable might help you to get over one of obstacles of enjoying it like any other system. I'm going to explain process of getting your windows to change wallpapers :).
Enjoy and please Read all steps before you try it :)
Written by Dan because of an inspiration of his Angel :*
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Ok so now for the "parts" list :) Here is what we will need to make this happen:
Windows 7 Starter Edition
Duh? :P
Stardock My Colors (Theme Manager)
Actually it's Windows Blinds (also a theme manager but it doesn't work for our purpose) with less options and less themes (only few that are free)
Link:[www.stardock.com/products/mycolors/gallery.asp]
Or you may use these Two:
Link: [h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex] (made by HP and looks great, my Angel used it and never complained and is visually better than "think green mentioned later on")
or
Link: [http://www.stardock.com/products/mycolors/gallery.asp?p=diamond&c=free] (which is the closest you can get to normal aero theme by M$)
Wallpaper of your choice :)
(i will be using [www.travelblog.org/Wallpaper/pix/tb_fiji_sunset_wallpaper.jpg] but you can use whatever wallpaper you like)
Windows 7 Starter Edition
Duh? :P
Stardock My Colors (Theme Manager)
Actually it's Windows Blinds (also a theme manager but it doesn't work for our purpose) with less options and less themes (only few that are free)
Link:[www.stardock.com/products/mycolors/gallery.asp]
Or you may use these Two:
Link: [h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex] (made by HP and looks great, my Angel used it and never complained and is visually better than "think green mentioned later on")
or
Link: [http://www.stardock.com/products/mycolors/gallery.asp?p=diamond&c=free] (which is the closest you can get to normal aero theme by M$)
Wallpaper of your choice :)
(i will be using [www.travelblog.org/Wallpaper/pix/tb_fiji_sunset_wallpaper.jpg] but you can use whatever wallpaper you like)
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For all those suffering problem with icons not reveriting :-)
This is what mine looks like now.....
Thanks,
Brenda
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/47294-desktop-background-change-windows-7-starter.html
You have to scroll down, to where it says
"OPTION ONE - Using the "Oceanis Change Background Windows 7" Program"
and then click on the download link. You click on the FOLDER that has your picture in it, and then it loads all your pictures from that folder and you can check the box of what one you want. You also have the option to select multiple pictures, and make it change the background after a certain amount of minutes. I chose to change it every 1 minute.
I hope this helps! :)
Thank you for posting and sharing the instructions on changing the background. I've changed the wallpaper with no issues but now have a problem with my screensaver that I think is related: I turn off the screensaver or change it but it just reverts back to the previous settings. I think I need to change something in the previous changes to allow changes to the screensaver. Any ideas?
Thanks.
J
It really work ! 201% XD
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/47294-desktop-background-change-windows-7-starter.html
But Stardock can definintly be recommended, thanks! :)
just download utorrent
So I had to do a complete restore to factory condition recovery,where the Netbook is restored to the condition it was before you bought it. Which also reinstalls Windows. Which was no fun.
So- DO NOT WHATEVER YOU DO download Stardock My Colors,Window Blinds,or you will have the same problem I did.
Instead use Oceanis or Personalization Panel to add wallpaper to Windows 7 Starter. Both these software's is approved by Seven Forums and they say it is safe to use. I use Personalization panel,which also works if you set your theme on windows Classic like I have. and I made a video about it here. Andrea Borman. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZx1jNncgaw
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/47294-desktop-background-change-windows-7-starter.html
2. Go to “HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\” folder and click on it
3. On the right hand side you will find a bunch of entries. Find the key named “Wallpaper” and double click on it and put the path of the picture you want as your new wallpaper (example path is “C:\Users\Big Dan\Pictures\new wallpaper.jpg”)
4. Right-click on the “Desktop” folder in left pane click Permissions.
5. Click “Advanced”
6. Go to “Owner” tab, highlight your name in the box that says ‘Change owner to’ ( There are only two choices the other is Administrator )… once your user name is highlighted click “OK”
7. Click on “Advanced” again
8. Uncheck the button that reads “Include inheritable permissions from the object’s parent”… click “Remove” when prompted
9. Click “Add”
10. Type “Everyone” and click “OK”
11. Check Allow “Read Control” and click “OK”
12. Click “OK” again
13. Highlight “Everyone” and check to Allow “Read” and click “OK”
14. Restart Computer
While I can appreciate anyone creating an instrucable to help people out, I simply cannot see any justification downloading some 100MB program that replaces 14 steps listed above....