Change Your Windows 7 Taskbar Color the Easy Way (and Rotate Between Colors)

In Windows 7, one can change the color of window frames, the taskbar, and the start menu with a few mouse clicks. But the downside is that Windows doesn’t allow you set different color for taskbar, window frame and start menu. That is, if you have set a color for window frame, the same color will be set for taskbar as well. Following is the screenshot of the app in action:

For all those Windows 7 customization lovers out there, the search for the tool to change Windows 7 taskbar color is over – introducing Windows 7 Taskbar Color Changer. This tool lets you change Windows 7 taskbar color on the fly. It even lets you use a custom color.

Using this tool very simple. Just download, extract the ZIP file contents and run Windows 7 Taskbar Color Changer (.exe) file. Click on the rectangle color box to select your desired color for the taskbar.

Windows 7 Taskbar Color Changer takes personalizing taskbar to the next level. And if you are seriously looking for free tools to personalize the taskbar, refer our 7 free tools to tweak and customize Windows 7 taskbar guide.

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Download “New Year Skin Pack” for Windows 7 to Celebrate 2012

Year 2012 has arrived and everyone is celebrating the new year with friends or family members. We wish everyone a happy new year.

To celebrate the new year, we are sharing a new year skin pack for Windows 7 users.
"New Year 2012 Skin Pack" is an awesome transformation pack created by "hameddanger" @ DA which provides a refreshing feeling to your Windows Desktop.

This new skin pack comes with a new year theme, icons, login screen, boot screen, wallpapers, cursors, dock utility and 3rd party utilities.

Following is a preview of this skin pack in action:

 It can be installed in Windows 7 with or without SP1. It supports both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
You can download it using following links:

Download Link (32-bit)


Download Link (64-bit)

NOTE: Please create a system restore point before installing this skin pack so that you can restore default Windows look in case you don't like the new look or face any problem.

Posted in: Customisation,Softwares and Downloads,Windows,Windows 7,Windows 7 Themes

[Official Windows 7 Themes Update] Microsoft Releases “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” Theme for Windows 7

Microsoft has released a new theme "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" for Windows 7 users


Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol Theme:

Tom Cruise returns to try and save the International Monetary Fund in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to download the free Windows 7 theme and get a glimpse of the action and adventure that you can expect in the film.



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Download the .themepack file, double-click on it and Windows will automatically install and apply it.

BONUS TIP: If you want to enjoy wallpapers included in these Theme Packs, you can use 7-Zip to extract the .themepack file and you'll get a folder "DesktopBackground" containing all wallpapers.

Posted in: Customisation,Windows,Windows 7,Windows 7 Themes

Impulse DreamScene: A Beautiful DreamScene For Windows 7 Desktop

As you may know, DreamScene feature was introduced with Windows Vista operating system and was available only on Ultimate edition. While the feature is missing from Windows 7 OS, one can easily enable Dreamscene with the help of third-party utilities.

 If you are using Windows 7 and have enabled DreamScene feature, here is a gorgeous dreamscene for your desktop. Stamga, a member of DeviantArt, has just released a new dreamscene named Impulse for Windows 7. The animated wallpaper is in high-definition (1920 x 1080). You can watch the preview here (make sure you watch it in HD).

Download the dreamscene file and then use Dreamscene Enabler or DreamScene Activator software to use this unbelievably sleek animated wallpaper as your Windows 7 Desktop Background.

If you aren’t familiar with dreamscene feature, follow the steps given below to enable the dreamscene feature in Windows 7 and then set Impulse DreamScene as wallpaper.

Step 1: Download Impulse DreamScene zip file from here. Extract the zip file to get ImpulseDreamScene.wmv file. It’s a video file, you can play it using Windows Media Player, VLC, or any other media player to watch the dreamscene video before applying it as desktop background.

Step 2: Next, download DreamScene Activator software. Extract the archived file to get DreamScene Activator tool. Run the tool with admin rights (right-click and select Run as administrator), click Yes for the UAC prompt, and click on the OFF button to activate the dreamscene feature.

 

Step 3: Finally, right-click on the ImpulseDreamScene.wmv video file and select Set as DreamScene option. You are done!

Posted in: Customisation,Troubleshooting,Windows,Windows 7,Windows 7 Themes,Windows Vista

Microsoft Releases 2 New Ice Themes “Ice Water” and “Party Ice” for Windows 7

Microsoft has released 2 new ice themes "Ice Water" and "Party Ice" for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users.

Ice Water:

Ice and water go together like Astaire and Rogers, cookies and milk, and all the other great teams: beautifully. Each on its own is nice, but together they create something with extra sparkle. Add glamorous images of this all-time great team for free to your Windows 7 desktop.

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Party Ice theme:

Set a party mood on your desktop with close-ups of colors filtering and reflecting through the prism of irregular ice cubes. Add a black light for maximum grooviness. Download this free Windows 7 theme to get the party started.

Download Theme

Download the .themepack file, double-click on it and Windows will automatically install and apply it.

Posted in: Windows,Windows 7,Windows 7 Themes,Windows 8

Microsoft Releases 2 New Christmas Themes “Decorating the Trees” and “Decking the Halls” for Windows 7

Microsoft has released 2 new themes "Decorating the Trees" and "Decking the Halls" for Windows 7 users.
Decorating the Trees theme:
Bringing a note of holiday cheer to forest and garden, these festive ornaments brighten trees' winter robes of snow and ice. Download this free Windows 7 theme to decorate your desktop for the season.

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Decking the Halls theme:
Fa-la-la-la-la! 'Tis the season to be jolly, join the chorus, and don your most festive apparel. And don't forget to decorate your PC with colorful ornaments, gold ribbon, and candles for this joyous time by downloading this free holiday Windows 7 theme for your desktop.

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Download the .themepack file, double-click on it and Windows will automatically install and apply it.

Posted in: Windows,Windows 7,Windows 7 Themes

Transform Windows 7 into Zune Player Interface Using “Zune Skin Pack”

Today we are going to share another transformation pack for Windows 7 users which will make yourWindows 7 look-like Microsoft Zune player.
"Zune Skin Pack" is a new transformation pack for Windows 7 created by "hameddanger" @ DA which transforms Windows 7 into Zune player interface.
This transformation pack comes with Zune theme, boot screen, login screen, icons, toolbars and many other eye candy stuff.
There are 2 versions available of this skin pack:

• Dark Zune Skin Pack (For dark theme lovers)
• Light Zune Skin Pack (For light theme lovers)

Following are screenshots of both versions of Zune skin pack in action:
Dark Zune Skin Pack:

Light Zune Skin Pack:

If you love Zune player interface, you should definitely give a try to this new skin pack.
It can be installed in Windows 7 with or without SP1. Its available for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 versions.
You can download it using following link:
Download Links for Dark Zune Skin Pack:
Download Link (32-bit)
Download Link (64-bit)
Download Links for Light Zune Skin Pack:
Download Link (32-bit)
Download Link (64-bit)
NOTE: Please create a system restore point before installing this skin pack so that you can restore default Windows look in case you don't like the new look or face any problem.

Posted in: Windows,Windows 7,Windows 7 Themes

Download Angry Birds Boot Screen for Windows 7

If you are using Windows 7 and were not able to enjoy Angry Birds boot skin, no need to worry or wait. Now a similar and better boot screen is available for Windows 7.
"Angry Birds Animation Boot Screen" is a cool boot skin for Windows 7 which shows animated Angry Birds logo at startup screen. This boot screen has been created by the same person "Eorxroa" @ DA who created it for Windows XP.
Following is a preview of this boot screen:


You can enjoy this boot screen using following steps:
1. First download the boot screen pack using following link:

Download Link


2. Extract the 7Z file. Now run "Windows 7 Boot Updater" which can be found here.
3. Now you can select the desired boot screen file from the extracted folder using "File -> Load boot skin..." menu and Apply it.
4. Restart your system and enjoy the boot screen.

Posted in: Windows,Windows 7,Windows 7 Themes

Metro7: Download New Windows 8 Metro Style Theme for Windows 7

We all know that Microsoft is putting the new Metro UI everywhere including Windows 8, Microsoft's official website, etc. New Metro UI looks clean and makes the interface easy to use.

"Metro7" is a new theme for Windows 7 created by "aymenGH99" @ DA which has been created after getting inspired from new Metro UI. It looks very clean and smooth and Metro UI lovers will definitely like it.

Following is a preview of this theme in action:

You can download the theme using following link:

Download Link

Posted in: Windows,Windows 7,Windows 7 Themes

Microsoft Releases New Theme “Snowflakes and Frost” for Windows 7

Microsoft has released a new theme "Snowflakes and Frost" for Windows 7 users.

Snowflakes and Frost theme:

Add the delicate symmetry of snowflakes and the ice-blue tracery of frost to your desktop. Download this free Windows 7 theme, and allow these exquisite snowflake and frost images to lead you into the chilly beauty of winter.

Download Theme

Download the .themepack file, double-click on it and Windows will automatically install and apply it.

Posted in: Windows 7,Windows 7 Themes,Windows Vista

Microsoft Releases 2 New Dynamic Themes “Flora” and “Terra” for Windows 7

Microsoft has released 2 new themes "Flora" and "Terra" for Windows 7 users.

Flora theme

Vivid blossoms, dew-drenched leaves, and the elegant symmetry of grains are included in these images contributed by the Windows community. Enjoy the life and color of the plant kingdom on your desktop with this free Flora theme for Windows 7. This theme updates automatically through an RSS feed.

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Terra theme:

Exquisite and sometimes haunting landscapes from around the globe are showcased in this free Windows 7 theme. Explore caves, waterfalls, desert, meadows, and beaches through the lens of our community of contributors. This theme also updates automatically through an RSS feed.

Download Theme

Download the .themepack file, double-click on it and Windows will automatically install and apply it.

Posted in: Windows,Windows 7,Windows 7 Themes

Download Cool “Angry Birds Skin Pack” for Windows 7

If you love playing "Angry Birds" game and you are using Windows 7, then you'll definitely enjoy this skin pack.

"Angry Birds Skin Pack" is a new transformation pack for Windows 7 created by "hameddanger" @ DA which brings the cool and funny environment of Angry Birds game to your Windows Desktop.
This skin pack installs Angry Birds game theme, icons, login screen, boot screen, wallpapers, mouse cursors, dock, toolbar and much more.
Following is a preview of this skin pack in action:

If you like Angry Birds game, you should definitely give a try to this new skin pack.
It can be installed in Windows 7 with or without SP1. Its available for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 versions.
You can download it using following link:

Download Link (32-bit)

Download Link (64-bit)


NOTE: Please create a system restore point before installing this skin pack so that you can restore default Windows look in case you don't like the new look or face any problem.

Posted in: Windows,Windows 7,Windows 7 Themes