We have posted a tutorial about settings your desired wallpaper as background image in any folder:
How to Set Your Desired Wallpaper as Folder Background Image in Windows XP
But this method no longer works in Windows Vista and 7. So today we are going to share a small utility which allows you to set any wallpaper as background image in folders in Windows Vista and 7.
Thanks to Andreas for creating "Vista Folder Background". It integrates itself in Explorer and adds a new tab "Folder Background" in Folder Customization dialog box.
This article was posted by VG in following section: Software, Windows 7, Windows Vista.
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VG
^^ Sorry mate but I have not tried to change installation screen of Windows Vista. If I come across any tutorial, I'll let you know. :)
Benjamin
ok dude....Thank you
goldi
Hi VISHAL. This article sounds nice but it is not working for me . i have windows vista ultimate x86 rtm version . I have install install.bat with administrator right so there will be an option generated in folder properties, but it is not working. i have selected all types of images as .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .bmp & all but no one image in background of folder.. pls help............
Agent8
This app works perfectly but I was wondering if there was any way to set the folder background transparent. I have tried to set a transparent gif and transparent jpg. The transparent gif gets really screwy and the transparent jpg just shows through to the white of the folder background and not through to desktop background. Any ideas?
Again, thanks so much for making such a great app and setting it loose for free- just trying to give some feedback and maybe prompt innovation.
VG
^^ Sorry but you can't use transparent images as the explorer doesnt support them.
Agent8
Awe... Too bad. Thanks for the reply, yeah I had poked around a bit and figured it might not be possible but thought I would ask someone who would know more than me.
Cheers
shwetankh
hi guys,
i dont want to sound dumb but plz could u help me out...(also @ VG)
how do i know which vista i have....32 or 64???
and then i think i have 32. so could u all plz plz tell me what to do step by step?
i installed the "install" thing but it didnt work.
thx for ur support guys...hope i get a reply.
tc
shwetankh
hi guys...me again
what should i do with a "vistafolderbackground.dll" file?
1) i installed the folderbg
2) i installed "install.
what should i do next or what am i missing out"
VG
^^ Just right-click on "Install.bat" file and select "Run as Administrator". It'll do all the required things. Restart your system and you'll get the extra tab in folder properties.
shwetankh
thx so much .......... and do u want me to put the images in the specied folder or anything after i install and restart my system
thx buddy.i owe u big time.