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  • Charles Calvert
    #1

    Programmatically set WinXP color scheme

    I've checked the Google Groups archives and the web and not found the
    answer, though I've found hints that it's possible.

    How can I programmaticall y change the color scheme on Windows XP? I
    know that I can access the colors via SystemColors, but I actually
    want to be able to switch from the default blue to silver or olive,
    for example.

    Thanks,
    --
    Charles Calvert | Software Design/Development
    Celtic Wolf, Inc. | Project Management
    http://www.celticwolf.com/ | Technical Writing
    (703) 580-0210 | Research
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    • Ciaran O''Donnell
      #2
      RE: Programmaticall y set WinXP color scheme

      If you want to change it for your app then this may help, it describes using
      an application manifest to pick it for your app:
      Page not found · GitHub Pages
      http://www.catch22.net/tuts/tips2.asp




      "Charles Calvert" wrote:
      I've checked the Google Groups archives and the web and not found the
      answer, though I've found hints that it's possible.
      >
      How can I programmaticall y change the color scheme on Windows XP? I
      know that I can access the colors via SystemColors, but I actually
      want to be able to switch from the default blue to silver or olive,
      for example.
      >
      Thanks,
      --
      Charles Calvert | Software Design/Development
      Celtic Wolf, Inc. | Project Management
      http://www.celticwolf.com/ | Technical Writing
      (703) 580-0210 | Research
      >

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        • Charles Calvert
          #3
          Re: Programmaticall y set WinXP color scheme

          On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 07:13:02 -0800, Ciaran O''Donnell
          <CiaranODonnell @discussions.mi crosoft.comwrot e in
          <BA397759-868B-42DE-BBFC-5BDBBA8B5FB1@mi crosoft.com>:
          >"Charles Calvert" wrote:
          >
          >I've checked the Google Groups archives and the web and not found the
          >answer, though I've found hints that it's possible.
          >>
          >How can I programmaticall y change the color scheme on Windows XP? I
          >know that I can access the colors via SystemColors, but I actually
          >want to be able to switch from the default blue to silver or olive,
          >for example.
          >
          >If you want to change it for your app
          No, I'm trying to change it in general. If you go into Display
          Properties, then go to the Appearance Tab, you can select a color
          scheme. I want to accomplish that same task programmaticall y.

          Thanks for responding.
          --
          Charles Calvert | Software Design/Development
          Celtic Wolf, Inc. | Project Management
          http://www.celticwolf.com/ | Technical Writing
          (703) 580-0210 | Research

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