Windows 10: Desktop selection box color problem.

Discus and support Desktop selection box color problem. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I am using windows 11 and trying to change the color of the selection box but after a few minutes it changes back to default colors.I used this how... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Jeremie Nevill, Oct 30, 2023.

  1. Desktop selection box color problem.


    I am using windows 11 and trying to change the color of the selection box but after a few minutes it changes back to default colors.I used this how to.Try the following steps, and check if it helps.Press Windows + R keys.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.Select a color and copy your color numbershttp://www.rapidtables.com/web/color/RGB_Color.htmIt is given in three values representing the ratios of red, green and blue tha

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    Jeremie Nevill, Oct 30, 2023
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  2. How to change Desktop selection box color

    Try the following steps, and check if it helps.


    • Press Windows + R keys.

    • 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.
    Select a color and copy your color numbers

    RGB Color Codes Chart

    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.
     
    Helder Carvalho Quaresma, Oct 30, 2023
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  3. 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.

    • 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.
     
    Abdul_Malik, Oct 30, 2023
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    Helder Carvalho Quaresma, Oct 30, 2023
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