Windows 7 - Add some custom colors to your command prompt
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Intro
- Just as for the previous version of Windows, the command prompt can be accessed via All Programs, Accessories or using the "cmd" command.
- From there you will get the monotonous bclack screen and white fonts interface.
- However, it is possible under Windows 7 to change the background color and font.
Getting Started
- Click the Start button.
- In Run, type the command regedit and validate OK.
- Move through these keys in the registry.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor
- Select the DefaultColor value.
- To change the value double click on it, the default value is 0.
- Here his the list of color combinations that can be used. Simply change the default value "0" with one of these.
- To change the background color and font simply replace the value:
- E.g A6
- Restart your PC and this will give you a green background with yellow font.
Notes
Thanks to Tribun for this tip.
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