📎 AI Summary:
The original poster, Zeeman28a, is inquiring about the disappearance of the desktop colors applet in Windows 8, which was available in Windows 7. Medico confirms that it is still present in the Windows 8 Release Preview, but Zeeman28a clarifies that they are referring to a different feature. davehc explains that the "Advanced Appearance" settings have not yet been available in Windows 8 but may be restored in the final release, though there are some unofficial hacks. Overall, the thread discusses the missing desktop color customization options in Windows 8 and potential future availability.
The original poster, Zeeman28a, is inquiring about the disappearance of the desktop colors applet in Windows 8, which was available in Windows 7. Medico confirms that it is still present in the Windows 8 Release Preview, but Zeeman28a clarifies that they are referring to a different feature. davehc explains that the "Advanced Appearance" settings have not yet been available in Windows 8 but may be restored in the final release, though there are some unofficial hacks. Overall, the thread discusses the missing desktop color customization options in Windows 8 and potential future availability.
Solution
The "Advanced Appearance" settings, which have been a standard feature of the "basic" theme for some time, are not yet available. Protests and feedback hints indicate that the facility may be available again in the final release. There are some hacks going around but they are less than perfect.
