Change Desktop Color Scheme

Change the Color Scheme In Windows Xp

1.) Right-click a blank spot on the Desktop and select "Properties" from the menu that appears.

2.) Click the "Appearance" tab.

3.) From the "Scheme:" drop-down menu, select a color scheme that you would like to use.

4.) You can also customize a scheme or create your own scheme by selecting an item from the "Item:" drop-down menu, and selecting a color, font, or size.

5.) If you do customize a scheme, you can also save it. Just click the "Save As..." button and enter a name for your customized scheme.

6.) Once you have finished selecting or customizing a scheme, click Apply.

7.) Click OK.

8.) The scheme you selected (or created) will now be applied to Windows.

Change the Color Scheme In Windows Vista
Change the color and "glassiness" of windows, the Start menu, and the Taskbar.
To open
Control Panel -> [Appearance and Personalization] -> Personalization -> Window Color and Appearance
Right-click the Desktop and choose Personalize -> Window Color and Appearance

Description:

One of the most notable changes in Windows Vista compared to earlier versions of Windows is its transparent windows, courtesy of Windows Aero. You can change their colors and transparency from the Window Color and Appearance page.
Click a color to choose a new color. If you want to further customize the colors, click "Show color mixer," and controls will let you choose the precise colors of your windows. To change the transparency of windows, use the Color intensity slider. Move the slider to the left to make windows more transparent and to the right to make them less transparent. To change the colors and fonts of all screen elements in pretty much any way you'd like, click "Open classic appearance properties for more color options," and you'll open a dialog box from Windows Vista that lets you customize all elements of your screen.