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Windows Vista:
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Desktop and themes
Demo: Give Windows a visual makeover
Change your desktop background (wallpaper)
Change desktop theme
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Demo: Desktop basics
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The taskbar (overview)
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Use or change screen saver
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Change how Windows Media Player looks using skins
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Using Windows DreamScene
Spice up your desktop by using a video clip or slide show as your desktop background.
Related sites
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Personalization forum at Microsoft Answers