Posted by: Izagaia Feb 18 2010, 06:04 PM
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When you first install Windows 7, it asks for your language, time and currency. Based on your responses, it installs a set of wallpapers and themes. If you choose English (United States) for your time and currency format, for example, the available desktop backgrounds and themes will include a United States section with scenery from locations such as Maine, the Southwest and so on.
Hidden, though, are background scenery and themes from other English-speaking countries -- Australia, Canada, Great Britain and South Africa. Normally, you can't access those backgrounds or themes, but there is a simple way you can install and use them:
You can find the complete story along with several other useful Windows 7 tweaks here:
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9140414/Windows_7_tricks_20_top_tips_and_tweaks