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Remove background images

If you find background images make your screen difficult to see, or if they are otherwise bothersome or undesirable, you can remove them (where available).

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1

To open the Ease of Access Center, select:

  • Start.
  • Control Panel.
  • Ease of Access.
  • Ease of Access Center.

To open the Ease of Access Center, press:

  • Windows logo key Windows logo key+U.
2

Under Explore all settings, select:

  • Make the computer easier to see.

Under Explore all settings, select:

  • Make the computer easier to see by pressing TAB, then ENTER.
3

Under Make things on the screen easier to see, select:

  • Remove background images (where available).
  • Select Save.

Under Make things on the screen easier to see, select:

  • Remove background images (where available) by pressing ALT+G.
  • Select Save by pressing ALT+S.
Screenshot of how to remove background images
Last updated: Thursday, February 14, 2008

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