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In this WindowsForum thread, the original poster reports an issue with the window border turning white on Windows 7 and expresses difficulty in resolving it despite trying various personalization settings. A responder clarifies that Windows 7 is either 32-bit or 64-bit, advises performing a system restore with a previous working point, and suggests adjusting screen resolution and DPI settings as potential solutions. The overall tone is helpful, offering specific troubleshooting steps to address the visual issue.

PHISHHEAD

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I'm running Windows 7; 32/64 bit system.The border just changed to an awful white..I've tried all sorts of stuff; working in quite a few aspects of my control panel's appearance and personalization aspects...Listen..I know this stuff is not difficult..but I can't seem to find the answer.
 

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I'm running Windows 7; 32/64 bit system.The border just changed to an awful white..I've tried all sorts of stuff; working in quite a few aspects of my control panel's appearance and personalization aspects...Listen..I know this stuff is not difficult..but I can't seem to find the answer.

In case you have not tried these "aspects".....
Adjust screen resolution:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/255-screen-resolution-display-settings.html

Reset DPI:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/443-dpi-display-size-settings-change.html

davidhk129

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There is no such thing as Windows 7, 32/64 bit system. It is either 32-bit or 64-bit. Please be precise next time you post. This time, it does not matter.

If you have exhausted the personalization aspects, then, do a system restore.
Pick a date when your desktop was normal as your restore point.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/using-windows-vista-system-restore/
 

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Jimbo22

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The border just changed to an awful white


Can you post a screen shot of what you're looking at....so we here have an idea about how to suggest some fixes for you.
 

davidhk129

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I'm running Windows 7; 32/64 bit system.The border just changed to an awful white..I've tried all sorts of stuff; working in quite a few aspects of my control panel's appearance and personalization aspects...Listen..I know this stuff is not difficult..but I can't seem to find the answer.

In case you have not tried these "aspects".....
Adjust screen resolution:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/255-screen-resolution-display-settings.html

Reset DPI:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/443-dpi-display-size-settings-change.html
 

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