Windows 10: Colors Registry is not being applied

I changed my hot tracking color to green (0 204 0) by modifying the HotTrackingColor key in HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Control Panel > Colors. Here it is on a blue background color.




Unfortunately, the hot tracking color changes back to blue after I lock and unlock Windows, or if I hibernate. But the actual value in the registry does not change, even though the hot tracking changes visually. So the hot tracking color looks blue, but the value of the key stays (0 204 0) after I unlock Windows. What I've tried:

• I tried to deny the SYSTEM permission to change the Colors
• I tried to make Task Scheduler to run the registry change every time the user unlocks and locks the machine

Neither of those fixes work, and I have absolutely no idea why. Where is Windows getting its Colors settings from when it unlocks the system?


I have Windows 10 Pro version 1903, but the issue persisted in the previous version as well.

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The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

John

 

How to change Desktop selection box color

Hello Helder,

Sorry for the delay in response.

Let us try the following steps, and check if it helps.

• 
  Press Windows + R keys.
  
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  Type in regedit into the text box and press
  Enter.
  
• 
  Follow the path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Colors.
  
• 
  On the right pane, look for the value of HotTrackingColor.
  

It is given in three values representing the ratios of red, green and blue that range from 0 to 255.

• 
  Enter values that mix to the color you want to have.
  
• 
  Repeat the above step for the value of Hilight.
  
• 
  Restart the computer.
  

Disclaimer: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these
steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry.

Refer: How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

(Applies to Windows 10 as well).

Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

 

Explorer title bar text color too bright grey

To change the title bar colors in Windows 10, you can use the built-in colors by changing the High Contrast Settings without editing the registry.

Here are the steps:

• Click Start, and then click Settings.
• Click Ease of Access, and then click High contrast.
• Choose a theme. You can also change the colors for the Text, Hyperlinks, Disabled Text, Selected Text, Button Text and Background on this option.
• Click Apply.

Let us know how it goes.