Peaches Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Microsoft forbids changes to Windows 7 netbook wallpaperRedmond-approved art onlyBy Austin Modine •19th June 2009 17:59 GMTNetbook users running Windows 7 Starter Edition better learn to enjoy Microsoft's default desktop background, because that's all they're getting.Windows 7 Starter Edition not only blocks end-users from swapping the original Windows-provided wallpaper, colors, and sound schemes - OEMs and partners aren't allowed into the personalization options either.Within Windows blog first spotted the OEM restrictions, which El Reg has now confirmed with Microsoft.Branding a PC's default desktop has long been a common practice in the computer vendor biz. With Starter Edition set to be a key Microsoft offering for netbooks running Windows 7 - its seems a bit odd Redmond isn't willing to throw OEMs a bone in this lucrative, emerging market.Details at The register - http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/06/19/oe...tarter_desktop/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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