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While creating tutorials, I needed a clean white background for my screenshots. Unfortunately, the modern Personalize menu in newer versions of Windows doesn’t make it easy to select a true white hex code.
To bypass these limitations and access the classic color picker, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the Run Dialog
Press Win + R on your keyboard, or right-click the Start menu and select Run.
Step 2: Access the Legacy Wallpaper Settings
Copy and paste the following command into the text box and press OK:
control /name Microsoft.Personalization /page pageWallpaper
Step 3: Select Your Color
The classic “Desktop Background” window will appear. From here, you can change the Picture location to “Solid Colors.” You will now see a much wider variety of choices—including pure white!
