Windows 10: Grey background when closing a window

Discus and support Grey background when closing a window in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hi all, Whenever I close or minimise a window any window such as chrome, discord, word, outlook, etc it shows a grey screen with my taskbar down the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by EmQ1, Jan 25, 2021.

  1. EmQ1 Win User

    Grey background when closing a window


    Hi all,

    Whenever I close or minimise a window any window such as chrome, discord, word, outlook, etc it shows a grey screen with my taskbar down the bottom, as opposed to my desktop background.

    I am running Windows 10 and have checked for updates. This is a recent issue that hasn't always happened on this PC. I can't think of anything I installed or changed the day it started happening.

    :)
     

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    Still didn't help. Any more suggestions?
     
    Karlos-kun, Jan 25, 2021
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  3. How to change the screen background settings in Windows 10

    Hi Richard,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    We understand how you feel about the situation. We're sorry for the trouble.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below to change the background to the original.


    • Type Themes and related settings in search bar. And click on that.

    • Go to Themes.

    • Under Windows default Themes select the back ground close the window.


    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
    Anju Thekkethil, Jan 25, 2021
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  4. Grey background when closing a window

    Wallpaper (background) color

    Hi Aaron,

    I realize that the background color changed from blue to black. I will try to help you with this issue.


    • Did you make any changes to the PC prior to this issue?

    Close all open windows, restart the computer once and then login to the computer to check if that helps.

    Suggest you to refer to this article to check if that helps.

    Change your desktop background and colors: Change your desktop background image

    Further you may also want to ensure that default theme is selected. Follow these steps:


    • Press Windows key + I to get the Settings screen.

    • Click Personalization and select Themes.

    • Click on Theme Settings to select Windows Default Themes.

    Keep us informed to help you further.
     
    Srimadhwa B, Jan 25, 2021
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