Programmaticall y set WinXP color scheme

[Charles Calvert]

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,
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Charles Calvert | Software Design/Development
Celtic Wolf, Inc. | Project Management
http://www.celticwolf.com/ | Technical Writing
[phone] | Research

[Ciaran O''Donnell]

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:
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
[phone] | Research

[Charles Calvert]

On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 07:13:02 -0800, Ciaran O''Donnell
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>"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
[phone] | Research