There are three more free and timely Windows 7 theme packs from Microsoft available here, off to the right side: Lightning (thunder and lightning), Ticket to Fear (frightful images and sound effects) and Trick or Treat (Halloween-themed media including jack-o-lanterns and such). Windows 7 themes can only be used in Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise or Ultimate editions – not Windows 7 Starter Edition for netbooks.
Simply download the 10.5MB theme pack and select 'Open' to auto-install it to your computer. The desktop backgrounds will change every few minutes on its own. Pop in a USB thumbdrive and you'll hear creepy organ music for a moment. It contains 15 different high-resolution wallpapers – featuring owls, ghosts, crows and gargoyles – as well as sound effects and music. Simply right mouse-click anywhere on your desktop, choose Personalize (last option) and then double-click the new theme for it to commence.įor example, one from Microsoft is called Eerie Autumn. These five themes are easy to change up on your Windows computer.
Halloween is just a week away, so why not dress up your computer at home or the office with some creepy desktop themes?Ī number of free downloads include scary wallpaper, animated cursors, gothic fonts, sound effects and music – all perfect for getting into the 'spirit' of All Hallows' Eve without spending a dime (add it to your UNICEF box donations).
