Window background in Aero?

[ThatSmellsFunny]

I hope I am imagining this, but it seems you cannot change
any of your window background colors when using Aero?
If I navigate to:

\ Window Color and appearance \
Open Classic appearance properties for more color options \
Advanced... \

I can change the colors as I could in XP Pro, but nothing
sticks? Probably a bug they've enabled the option to change colors
while in Aero mode. I and probably others are saddled with this
bleach white background forever if we want to use Aero? Or
should I say; (A)n (E)xtremely (R)idiculous (O)versight.

Wow I hope I am wrong with my observation. I recall someone
mentioning "years" ago that in a themed GUI, you cannot change
most of it's attributes since they are hard-coded. Kind-of reminds
me of the professor in Gilligan's Island. He can make a radio out of
a coconut but he can't fix a hole in the damn boat!

If this is true, I'll stroke up one more skid mark for Windows Vista.

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi,

I believe you are correct in your observation. When using aero, the classic
settings do not apply. If you want them, disable aero.

Kind-of reminds me of the professor in Gilligan's Island. He can make a
radio out of a coconut but he can't fix a hole in the damn boat!

Got to have the right tools and supplies to do any job.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[ThatSmellsFunny]

Thanks very much Rick, I was afraid of that.

Hi,

I believe you are correct in your observation. When using aero, the
classic settings do not apply. If you want them, disable aero.


Got to have the right tools and supplies to do any job.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org