High Contrast Mode with Solid Color Background

Question

If I use any form of show desktop (Windows Key + D, alt + tab, show desktop at bottom right corner) the desktop background gets much brighter than it should. However, if I just minimize out of windows then it will be the color I want. First picture is how I want it always, second picture is what happens when I show the desktop. Thanks. Also it looks funny because I am using print screen with two 1080p monitors.

Answer 1

I've figured it was because I had a program called "UxStyle" installed (it allows me to use themes made by artists such as on DeviantArt), and I uninstalled and restarted my PC which fixed it. It was a "possibly bugged" version and apparently I have found a bug.

Edit: Actually nevermind, I think it is a problem when you switch between an Aero theme and a High-Contrast theme. I will do more research, but I think you have to restart the PC with a High-Contrast theme to fix it and make it not happen any more.

Answer 2

Hi Geotan,

I am glad to know that you figured out how to fix this issue. Please feel free to post your query here on Microsoft Community, we will be more than happy to assist you.

Answer 3

Hi Geotan,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

I can imagine the inconvenience you have experienced. I will try to help you in fixing the issue.

To help you suggest more steps to resolve the issue, I would appreciate if you could answer the following questions:

1. Is the issue confined to particular theme or with all the themes?
2. Have you made any changes to the computer prior to this issue?

Method 1: I suggest you to install latest Windows Updates including optional updates and check if that helps.

Refer below link for more information

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2777982

If the issue persist, proceed to method 2

Method 2: This issue could be with a particular theme hence I suggest you to change the theme and check if the issue persist follow below methods and check if it helps.

Follow below steps to change the theme

1. Right-click on your desktop and select "Personalize”.
2. Click the theme desired and your theme is displayed.

If issue persist go ahead and follow the suggestion from Method 3.

Method 3: This issue could occur if the display driver is not up to date,****I would suggest you to visit Computer manufacturer’s website and install the latest display drivers.

Refer below link for more information on how to Download and install drivers

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/all-drivers****

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help you.