Skinning Windows XP

In this chapter

• Where are Windows backgrounds stored?

• Storing your background files

• Downloading backgrounds for Windows

• Creating your own backgrounds

• Using backgrounds with your themes and skins

One of the most pronounced or obvious parts of a Windows theme or skin is the background. This single image covers the entire desktop and provides the backdrop for the desktop icons and taskbar. In this chapter we take a look at building a background library for your skins.

Often referred to as wallpaper, background images can be downloaded and created. Let's take a look at how background image files are stored in Windows; then we can discuss how you can acquire and create backgrounds for your various themes and skins.