Title Bar Text and Background in Windows 8.1

[DosProbie]

Good Job MrGRiM! and especially like your device icons as well..DP

[helmutcheese]

I do not have any glow or background to my text in Explorer windows or IE windows, I use Classicshell (the IE part of it controls this) and it has settings to do either but I have not used the explorer side of it so not sure why they are ok as they are.

[Berrypicker]

Another way to remove that is using a blank font, it will remove the text on all windows as well as the box.

Here you go mate I made one for you with the blank text and also made another with white text, there are also 2 reg files included for the system metrics, that is very important to apply as they don't work in Windows 8 when you change themes, they keep the system metrics from the default aero theme unless your using Windows Style Builder and then they get applied, I also included my own shellstyle.dll, you can rename the old one if you prefer no folderband, although by the looks of it in your screen you don't disable the ribbon anyway so you wont see it either way.

I also included the blank font you will need.

http://www.mediafire.com/download/w6ag6ry9az3xc6z/Theme.zip

Here are a couple of screens with and without text, I am also using Aero Glass so the box doesn't show anyway on mine.

I am having the same exact issue that you have fixed with another theme by neiio. I would like to have the text and black background removed.

http://neiio.deviantart.com/art/Gnomnit-Dark-for-Windows-8-379225979

Can this one be done the same?

[link6155]

Another way to remove that is using a blank font, it will remove the text on all windows as well as the box.

Here you go mate I made one for you with the blank text and also made another with white text, there are also 2 reg files included for the system metrics, that is very important to apply as they don't work in Windows 8 when you change themes, they keep the system metrics from the default aero theme unless your using Windows Style Builder and then they get applied, I also included my own shellstyle.dll, you can rename the old one if you prefer no folderband, although by the looks of it in your screen you don't disable the ribbon anyway so you wont see it either way.

I also included the blank font you will need.

http://www.mediafire.com/download/w6ag6ry9az3xc6z/Theme.zip

Hey, how do you revert the changes made to the registry?

[MrGRiM]

Another way to remove that is using a blank font, it will remove the text on all windows as well as the box.

Here you go mate I made one for you with the blank text and also made another with white text, there are also 2 reg files included for the system metrics, that is very important to apply as they don't work in Windows 8 when you change themes, they keep the system metrics from the default aero theme unless your using Windows Style Builder and then they get applied, I also included my own shellstyle.dll, you can rename the old one if you prefer no folderband, although by the looks of it in your screen you don't disable the ribbon anyway so you wont see it either way.

I also included the blank font you will need.

http://www.mediafire.com/download/w6ag6ry9az3xc6z/Theme.zip

Hey, how do you revert the changes made to the registry?

You need to run a registry file with the default settings, I have attached one for you, log off to see changes.

Aero 8.1 Fonts colors & System Metrics.zip

Edited December 30, 2013 by MrGRiM

[neiio]

Here is a reg file that will change any themes font to blank, 1 in Windows 8.1

also included one to change it back to default.

Stil need the colorization hack for the background.

You'll need to log off and on to notice the changes.

http://sta.sh/08ccm9ua7dr

Also can I just say hi and you guys are amazing. Congrats.

[IanRuss88]

Hi, Everyone. I have same problem with Snowy 8 Theme in windows 8.1

Title bar text is white and borders are black but the is also black "box" behind the text. Looks very ugly if you know what i mean. I am new in this customization so if iI will be very thankful if you can help me.

Here is screenshot of my problem

[IanRuss88]

Another way to remove that is using a blank font, it will remove the text on all windows as well as the box.

Here you go mate I made one for you with the blank text and also made another with white text, there are also 2 reg files included for the system metrics, that is very important to apply as they don't work in Windows 8 when you change themes, they keep the system metrics from the default aero theme unless your using Windows Style Builder and then they get applied, I also included my own shellstyle.dll, you can rename the old one if you prefer no folderband, although by the looks of it in your screen you don't disable the ribbon anyway so you wont see it either way.

I also included the blank font you will need.

http://www.mediafire.com/download/w6ag6ry9az3xc6z/Theme.zip

Here are a couple of screens with and without text, I am also using Aero Glass so the box doesn't show anyway on mine.

Another way to remove that is using a blank font, it will remove the text on all windows as well as the box.

Here you go mate I made one for you with the blank text and also made another with white text, there are also 2 reg files included for the system metrics, that is very important to apply as they don't work in Windows 8 when you change themes, they keep the system metrics from the default aero theme unless your using Windows Style Builder and then they get applied, I also included my own shellstyle.dll, you can rename the old one if you prefer no folderband, although by the looks of it in your screen you don't disable the ribbon anyway so you wont see it either way.

I also included the blank font you will need.

http://www.mediafire.com/download/w6ag6ry9az3xc6z/Theme.zip

Here are a couple of screens with and without text, I am also using Aero Glass so the box doesn't show anyway on mine.

Can you help me Lord of Themes aka Mr Grim to fix my theme? I am using windows 8.1 and theme Snowy 8.

screenshot:

[ace2]

Completely remove the caption text in Windows 8.1

Old

Download neiio Post #21

Edit Blank.reg TO

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics]"CaptionFont"=hex:00,ff,00,00,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,\  ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,\  ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,\  ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff"SmCaptionFont"=hex:ff,ff,ff,ff,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,90,01,00,\  00,00,00,00,01,00,00,05,00,42,00,6c,00,61,00,6e,00,6b,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\  00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\  00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00

MY Glass Theme using WinaeroGlass.exe and Snowy8 theme with Glass borders and NO DWMGlass.dll.

New Update, Cleaner:

Remove Text:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics]"CaptionFont"=hex:f1,ff,ff,f1,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,90,01,00,00,\  00,00,00,01,00,00,05,00,53,00,65,00,67,00,6f,00,65,00,20,00,55,00,49,00,00,\  00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\  00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00

Restore Text:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics]"CaptionFont"=hex:f1,ff,ff,ff,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,90,01,00,00,\  00,00,00,01,00,00,05,00,53,00,65,00,67,00,6f,00,65,00,20,00,55,00,49,00,00,\  00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\  00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00

Blank Fonts not need, works for me.

Edited January 13, 2014 by ace2

[IanRuss88]

Thank You ACE Now its better than text and ugly background "box" behind it.

but if you know how to keep text and remove the background "box" Id like to hear it. Thank You Once again.

[Gerbotron]

I'm having the same problem with the "Simplex" theme here: http://link6155.deviantart.com/art/Simplex-RC-for-Windows-8-355032339

I've tried applying the Blank.reg fix you posted, but no dice! What am I missing?

[ace2]

I'm having the same problem with the "Simplex" theme here: http://link6155.deviantart.com/art/Simplex-RC-for-Windows-8-355032339

I've tried applying the Blank.reg fix you posted, but no dice! What am I missing?

This works for me windows 8.1

1.Download Blank Caption Text by neiio Post #21

http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/169469-title-bar-text-and-background-in-windows-81/#entry1064604

2.Install BLANK_1 FROM FONT Folder, and use Blank.reg and Sign out.

3.Make and Use Remove Text.reg file and Sign out.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics]"CaptionFont"=hex:f1,ff,ff,f1,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,90,01,00,00,\  00,00,00,01,00,00,05,00,53,00,65,00,67,00,6f,00,65,00,20,00,55,00,49,00,00,\  00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\  00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00

NOTES:

This is a windows 8 theme with a modded .msstyles file, and who know what has been Added to the .msstyles file OR Removed.

Edited January 28, 2014 by ace2

[Gerbotron]

I'm having the same problem with the "Simplex" theme here: http://link6155.deviantart.com/art/Simplex-RC-for-Windows-8-355032339

I've tried applying the Blank.reg fix you posted, but no dice! What am I missing?

This works for me windows 8.1

1.Download Blank Caption Text by neiio Post #21

http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/169469-title-bar-text-and-background-in-windows-81/#entry1064604

2.Install BLANK_1 FROM FONT Folder, and use Blank.reg and Sign out.

3.Make and Use Remove Text.reg file and Sign out.

Well that worked! I don't know what I did differently following this step-by-step vs. what I had done before, but it worked..

I'd love it if I could have the text there without the background instead of nothing at all, (I tried changing the font with "Windows 8 Font Changer", didn't work) but I can live with this! Thanks ace2!

[ace2]

I'd love it if I could have the text there without the background instead of nothing at all.

What you will need:

Aero Glass for Win8.1 BY Bigmuscle

Default.reg From Blank Caption Text Folder BY neiio Post #21

Restore text.reg

DWM.reg

1.Install Aero Glass for Win8.1 BY Bigmuscle

2.Goto Control Panel\Appearance and Personalization\Fonts and Delete Blank Regular (ONLY IF you have Installed BLANK_1 BY neiio).

3.Use Default.reg From Blank Caption Text Folder BY neiio Post #21 and Sign out (ONLY IF you have used Blank.reg BY neiio).

4.Make and Use Restore text.reg

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics]"CaptionFont"=hex:f1,ff,ff,ff,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,90,01,00,00,\  00,00,00,01,00,00,05,00,53,00,65,00,67,00,6f,00,65,00,20,00,55,00,49,00,00,\  00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\  00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00

5.Make and Use DWM.reg and Sign out

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM]"ColorizationGlassAttribute"=dword:00000002[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\DWM]"ColorizationGlassAttribute"=dword:00000002

Edited January 29, 2014 by ace2

[Gerbotron]

I'd love it if I could have the text there without the background instead of nothing at all.

What you will need:

Aero Glass for Win8.1 BY Bigmuscle

Default.reg From Blank Caption Text Folder BY neiio Post #21

Restore text.reg

DWM.reg

Works for me.jpg

1.Install Aero Glass for Win8.1 BY Bigmuscle

I truly appreciate all your help, but I got stuck on step 1! It did it's part, but it also put that watermark on my desktop. I'm not keen on being forced to donate, so it looks like for the time being I'll just be satisfied with no text on the title bar!

Thanks again for your help, ace2.