Change Taskbar Color Windows 7 ((new)) May 2026

Here’s a clear, step-by-step write-up for changing the taskbar color in Windows 7. Unlike newer versions of Windows, Windows 7 does not allow you to change the taskbar color independently. Instead, the taskbar automatically takes on the color of your active window color (Aero Glass theme). To change the taskbar, you must change this overall window color.