Windows 7 Starter

[spock]

I have a hard drive with Windows 7 Starter. I like the system okay, but I would like to change the desktop image. Seems it's not setup like the more advanced versions.

[Popeye67]

Think having starter limits your option, try googling enable aero in windows7 starter, it can be done, whether its worth the effort is another matter.

[patio]

Can't be done in Starter...

[Veltas]

Aero?  Not missing much in my opinion... I always run in 'classic' window mode.

Wasn't the original question about the desktop background though?  Surely you can just change the background from the AppData file that keeps the current background.

[patio]

Can't be done in Starter...

[Popeye67]

 Yes it can i've done it

[jason2074]

I did follow this link to change desktop background or wallpaper on my Win 7 Starter.

[Veltas]

Patio you don't have some godly ability to know whether or not something like this is possible, it's very possible even if there is no interface to allow you to change it.  I read your post the first time.

[BC_Programmer]

It can't be done without breaking forum rules, because Changing the Desktop background in the Starter Edition is expressly forbidden by the EULA.

Paragraph 8 of "C:\Windows\System32\license.rtf", on a Windows Starter Edition:

"Unless applicable law gives you more rights despite this limitation, you may use the software only as expressly permitted in this agreement. In doing so, you must comply with any technical limitations in the software that only allow you to use it in certain ways. You may not:
 • work around any technical limitations in the software
• customize the desktop background

[Veltas]

It can't be done without breaking forum rules, because Changing the Desktop background in the Starter Edition is expressly forbidden by the EULA.

Paragraph 8 of "C:\Windows\System32\license.rtf", on a Windows Starter Edition:
 

Alright then, 'not allowed to' rather than 'can't be done'.  Or 'we can't help you' rather than 'it's impossible'.

[BC_Programmer]

Alright then, 'not allowed to' rather than 'can't be done'.  Or 'we can't help you' rather than 'it's impossible'.

Or "It's illegal in most countries according to contract law".

[Veltas]

Or "It's illegal in most countries according to contract law".

That would also have been appropriate.

[Popeye67]

What your telling me its illegal to change a registry setting on a computer you own, are you guys for real.

[Veltas]

What your telling me its illegal to change a registry setting on a computer you own, are you guys for real.

If you agree to a contract and then break the terms?  Kind of.  By installing it or using the software you've agreed to not change those settings, they don't want people with Starter Edition to be able to do common tasks or else they'd never upgrade to the normal editions.  But it doesn't matter what reasons Microsoft have, it's part of the agreement.

[Popeye67]

Way i look at it is if they don't want you to have aero on your computer they shouldn't sell you an operating system with it, its up to the owner whether they turn it on, i can understand the forums worries about encouraging people to do it but no link was put up explaining how its done, just a statement that it was possible (and very easy to do).