Actually, dealing with the background color was quite simple. First you go to ease of access > display, then turn "Show Desktop background image" on. (You will See an image on your desktop.) Next, go to personalization > background. In the background selection box, choose solid color and then pick a color. (Assuming you don't want an image on your background.) Close settings. Easy Pezy.


Still trying to get word straightened out. I have instructions on how to edit the registry and remove word\data registry node. I'm going to try that tomorrow morning after my 2nd cup of coffee and fully awake. I'll report on the results afterward.

Jim Birke