Windows 7: Change folder background - how it works

This guide shows you how to change the background of folders in Windows 7.

Change folder background in Windows 7

1. To set a background image for Windows 7 folders, you need the free tool AveFolderBG.
2. Unzip the downloaded ZIP archive into a new folder.
3. Double-click the "install.bat" file in the folder and confirm the security question. You need to be logged in as an administrator.
4. Restart Explorer. You can either log out and log in again or restart your PC.
5. Navigate to the folder where you want to set a wallpaper. Right-click on an empty space in the folder and select "Properties".
6. Click on the "Folder Background" tab and select "Set Image". You can now choose an image of your choice from your hard drive.
7. If you tick "Apply to sub folders also", the selected image is set as the background for all subfolders.
8. Confirm the process by clicking on "Apply".

We will show you how to protect folders with a password in Windows 7 in the next practical tip.