personalisation

I need to change a corrupted setting in personalisation, but get the message that I need to activate Windows first. My computer started as Windows 7 and was upgraded to Windows 10 using the upgrade option available at the time. I have a Windows 7 product key and a product key for Windows 10...

Hi all, I have pasted some English alphabet OpenType font files into control panel / appearance and personalisation / fonts but they do not show up in the fonts folder. If I try to paste the files again it tells me "the gotham light file font is already installed - do you want to replace it?"...

A blog detailing a little more about Windows Blue has been posted by Microsoft: The inclusion of a new Start icon is mentioned along with details concerning: Personalisation, A better search function, Improved keyboard and mouse options, Internet Explore 11, Cloud Connectivity, Apps and...

I am trying to turn the hardware acceleration slider down to none. I have gone into Appearance and Personalisation, then clicked Adjust Screen Resolution, then Advanced Settings, I click Troubleshoot but the Change Settings button is greyed out as I can't click it, with a little administrator...

I recently did a system restore on my laptop... HP 625. Windows 7. Then I logged in as normal and I've somehow lost the Personalise option on the desktop drop down menu. I can't even go into pictures and set a background. Also, the Windows 7 theme has completely disappeared and it's changed to a...

Windows 7: The Starter and Home Basic editions of Windows 7 are crippled when it comes to customisation. If you want Aero Glass, Aero Peek or just wallpaper switching from the desktop context menu, here’s a handy patch. (more…) More...

Hello I have Windows 7 Ultimate. From Start > Getting Started > Discover Windows 7 > clicking a video on " More getting started videos " ie. ' Personalising your PC ' I can neither see the video nor hear any sound though the window does go through 100% buffering. Any solutions to my issue...

Adverts could creep onto your desktop with Microsoft's new plans for Windows 7 'experience themes'. The good news? You'll have to invite them in. Your desktop could become a new shop window for brands wanting to hawk their wares as Microsoft trials a company first pilot that allows advertisers...