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What is Windows Personalization?


Windows personalization refers to customizing and individualizing the look and functionality of the Windows operating system.



1. Windows Personalization:
2. Open Windows Personalization settings!




1.) Windows Personalization:



Personalization options allow users to design various aspects of the user interface according to their own preferences. This includes, but is not limited to:

1. Background
Users can change the desktop background by selecting an image, slideshow, or solid color.

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2. Colors
It is possible to customize the system accent colors used for the start menu, taskbar, window frames, and other elements.

►►  Changing window colors in Windows 10 / 11 (title bar, border)!

3. Start menu and taskbar
Users can customize the layout of the start menu by pinning, unpinning, or creating groups of apps. The position and behavior of the taskbar can also be customized.

►►  Use the start menu without a mouse and start programs / apps - Windows 10/11!

4. Lock screen
The lock screen can be given its own background image, and apps can be selected to display notifications on the lock screen.

►►  Customize the lock screen in Windows 11?

5. Themes
Windows offers predefined or downloadable themes that are a combination of background images, sounds, mouse pointers, and color schemes.

►►  Download designs or themes for Windows 11, 10, 8.1!

6. Fonts
Users can customize the system fonts or install new fonts.

►►  Uninstall (remove, delete) fonts in Windows 10/11?

7. Start screen and apps
In Windows tablet mode or on devices with a touchscreen, users can customize the start screen and the apps displayed there.

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8. Screen saver
Users can select or customize a screen saver that appears on the screen after a certain period of inactivity.

►►  Is there a 3D text screen saver in Windows 10/11?

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These personalization options allow users to customize their Windows experience and tailor the system to their needs and preferences.



2.) Open Windows personalization settings!



There are several methods to open Windows personalization settings. Here are the most common:

Method 1: Right-click on the desktop



1. Right-click  on a free space on the desktop.

2. Select "Personalize" from the context menu  .

Method 2: Via the Settings app



1. Open the Start menu  and click the gear icon  (Settings) or press Windows + I to open Settings.

2. Navigate to Personalization .

Method 3: Via search



1. Click the search box  on the taskbar or press Windows + S .

2. Type "personalization"  or "customize"  and select the appropriate option from the search results.

Method 4: Using the Control Panel (older versions of Windows)



1. Open Control Panel  (by searching for it in the Start menu or by pressing Windows + R and typing "control" )

2. Navigate to "Appearance and Personalization"  and select "Personalization" .

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Each of these methods will take you to the Settings, where you can customize various aspects of your desktop and user interface.


(Image-1) The Windows Personalization!
The Windows Personalization!


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