In earlier beta testing days of Windows 7, it was possible to remove the "Blur" effect from window borders (window titlebar, etc) but the functionality was removed in later builds. Even the RTM build doesn't contain this functionality.
We just needed to alter a DWORD value in Registry Editor and the Blur could be removed.
No need to get sad. "PacMani" @ DA has created a small batch script which replaces 2 RTM system files with the beta ones and also incorporates the required registry DWORD values automatically. So you can get the good old Beta functionality back in RTM build.
Before:
After:
Simply download the ZIP file using following link:
How To Instructions:
1. Extract downloaded ZIP file and run "Patch Blur x86.bat" file. If you are using x64 bit version, run "Patch Blur x64.bat" file.
2. It'll take a few seconds and you'll see window without blur.
3. If you want to put the blur back, run "Enable Blur.bat" file. And if again you decide to remove the blur, run "Disable Blur.bat" file.
4. Although you would not need to run "Unpatch Blur.bat" ever, but in case you want to restore the default system files back, run it.
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AeroRange
@Gary :
It doesn't work...
Btw, I'm using Windows 7 RC (32-bit)
Chad
Does this work on Vista?
Mike
VG...care to share some pointers on how to change or adjust the particular graphic in question..(outer shadow) http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/3849/snag200.png or is this too big a topic to expect you to supply?
thanks anyhow for the heads up.
Mike.
saif ali
hi vishal
just wanted to ask u the thumbnails of windows themes in 7's personlaize appear very blurred. what to do???
also the currency & weather gadgets display some error "cannot access service".
Pardaillan32
@ Mike
What you are looking for...is called Border Padding. You can find it this way: Personalization ( right click mouse anywhere on the Desktop) select Window Color then Advanced Appearance Settings. Now , from the Item menu scroll down and choose Border Padding. I believe number 4 is the default. Ideally would be to choose 2 but play with it and see what you like.
Another way ( if you want) is to get rid altogether of the window Border. In the search bar of Start Menu type in Adjust the Appearance and Performance of Windows. A window with Visual Effects will open. Look down on those items and UN-CHECK Show Shadows under window, press Apply and you are done. Hope it helps. Good Luck !
Kent
Nice tip, VG. I know a lot of people will like this. but for me personally, I still prefer the blur effort around the window border because that doesn't distract from focusing on the current window.
Cheers, Kent
Someone
Yes, I did. Running x64 bit of RC.
Mike
@Pardaillan32...thanks for the useful feedback much appreciated.
it wasn't the actual border but the 'Show Shadows under window' which I wanted to tweak
and thanks to you I was able to do so...it seems it's either on or off I'm guessing unless you want to delve into serious style modifications...I was actually hoping to adjust the shadow slightly but I've found no information on such a thing but I'm happy now I can switch either on or off.
thanks again,
Mike.
Willie
@ gary i tried your way but i see no difference....please help
Willie
and im running x86 RTM