Direct [Abandoned] Windows Color and Appearance for W10 and up (Registry Editor for Colors) v0.1

[hexagonest]

WIP. Abandoned.​

Turns out windows 10 and up doesn't really like using these colors. This program may or may not work properly.​

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Introduction​

Remember this section in the control panel of Windows 7?

Sadly if you are in Windows 10 or higher, this is no longer available.

However, it is still possible to alter these values through regedit.

Registry Colors Editor - Windows Color and Appearance, Revived​

I've started development on a program that allows you to change these values with a colorpicker.

It is currently in early stages of development.

Current Features​

- You may set an option to the selected color with the "Set" button
- You may reset this option to its default color value

Upcoming Features​

- Visual examples to clarify what you're changing
- "Reset all" button

Notes​

This program is not complete. It works, but you need to either reboot or relog your computer for the changes to come into effect. Make sure you know what the setting does before you change it.

Download​

You must be registered for see links

Source Code​

You may view the source code and clone the repo to your computer to build it yourself, if you wish to improve on it, feel free to make a pull request.

You must be registered for see links

Why did I make this program?​

I know it doesn't seem like much currently, but I made this mostly as a proof to myself. I don't know how much I will actually use it, but it's more of a proof of concept of registry editing with C#. I also figured out how to include dependencies (in this case, the ColorPicker) in a single .exe file (creating a portable app), which is something I struggled with in my past programs.

I hope to expand this tool into something that's actually useful, instead of the way it currently is (a skeleton of what it will be).

I upload it here because maybe someone can get use out of it!

 

[RedDove]

Doesn't seem like much? I think the opposite of that is,
especially to those of us who couldn't do a quarter of what you
did. We appreciate that you choose to share your talents with
us and to us that means everything.
I will definitely give this a try.

You know it doesn't matter if you think your contributions are big or small
but what is important, what means everything to us is your kind selfless heart
that makes you want to share with us.

We appreciate you and the work you put into this.
Thank you so very much, hexagonest.

 

[loader72]

Very impressive...thank you for your willingness to share with us. peace.

 

[hexagonest]

Doesn't seem like much? I think the opposite of that is,
especially to those of us who couldn't do a quarter of what you
did. We appreciate that you choose to share your talents with
us and to us that means everything.
I will definitely give this a try.

You know it doesn't matter if you think your contributions are big or small
but what is important, what means everything to us is your kind selfless heart
that makes you want to share with us.

We appreciate you and the work you put into this.
Thank you so very much, hexagonest.

Such kind words. I really appreciate this.

I truly mean it that it isn't much yet.
I hope I can expand it! But it really warms my heart to see people enjoying the stuff I make, and I figure, if I'm doing something for myself and it makes my life easier, I always want to be able to make it enjoyable for others too.

 

[RedDove]

Such kind words. I really appreciate this.

I truly mean it that it isn't much yet.
I hope I can expand it! But it really warms my heart to see people enjoying the stuff I make, and I figure, if I'm doing something for myself and it makes my life easier, I always want to be able to make it enjoyable for others too.

Wow, you're an amazing individual hexagonest
Your words say so much about the kind of person you are
and it's an honor to meet you, even through this internet family.
Thank you.

 

[hexagonest]

Wow, you're an amazing individual hexagonest
Your words say so much about the kind of person you are
and it's an honor to meet you, even through this internet family.
Thank you.

Naw, shucks. I could say the same to you. You're incredibly kind and sweet. I'm glad to be part of this family!

 

[PsyTom]

thank you for the sharing and info.

 

[hexagonest]

I want to add a note to this. This may not work properly, considering Windows 8,10 and 11 have really hijacked these settings. I believe if you have high-contrast settings enabled, it allows you to modify *some* things straight from the settings, without using this app. I created this without realising that changing some of these settings may not do anything.
So, to sum up, some of the settings on this app may work, some may do nothing. I haven't fully tested it.