Windows 8 : Customizing the Appearance of Windows - Changing the Start Screen Background and Color

Although you can’t display pictures as backgrounds for the Start screen as you could in previous versions of Windows, you can choose a background pattern and color that appeals to you. It’s a simple procedure to select your background and color from several preset selections.

Choose a Background and Color

1. Press Windows logo key+C.

2. Click Settings.

   

3. Click Change PC Settings.

   

4. Click Personalize.

5. Click Start Screen if it’s not already selected.

6. Click a background.

7. Click a background color.