Allow users to set a custom background image inside any Windows 7 folder window (Explorer), similar to how websites have background images, but for local folders — exclusive to 64-bit Windows 7.
Step 1: Close all File Explorer windows. End explorer.exe via Task Manager.
Step 2: Run the AveFolderBG_x64_Upd_Exclusive.exe as Administrator.
Step 3: Select "Complete Installation" (not "Typical"). The "Complete" mode forces the 64-bit registry keys.
Step 4: When prompted "Install Explorer Hook (Advanced)?" – Click YES. This is the exclusive feature that prevents the 32/64-bit conflict.
Step 5: Reboot your PC (restarting Explorer is not enough; a full reboot resets the shell extension cache).
Folder Properties → Background Tab
[✔] Enable custom background for this folder Image: [C:\BG\win7forest.png] [Browse...] Position: [Stretch ▼] [✔] Apply to subfolders[Exclusive Features]
[✔] Live animation (GIF/APNG)
[✔] Auto-seasonal change (requires internet)
[✔] Dark mode aware
[ Apply ] [ OK ] [ Cancel ]
Allow users to set a custom background image inside any Windows 7 folder window (Explorer), similar to how websites have background images, but for local folders — exclusive to 64-bit Windows 7.
Step 1: Close all File Explorer windows. End explorer.exe via Task Manager.
Step 2: Run the AveFolderBG_x64_Upd_Exclusive.exe as Administrator.
Step 3: Select "Complete Installation" (not "Typical"). The "Complete" mode forces the 64-bit registry keys.
Step 4: When prompted "Install Explorer Hook (Advanced)?" – Click YES. This is the exclusive feature that prevents the 32/64-bit conflict.
Step 5: Reboot your PC (restarting Explorer is not enough; a full reboot resets the shell extension cache).
Folder Properties → Background Tab
[✔] Enable custom background for this folder Image: [C:\BG\win7forest.png] [Browse...] Position: [Stretch ▼] [✔] Apply to subfolders[Exclusive Features]
[✔] Live animation (GIF/APNG)
[✔] Auto-seasonal change (requires internet)
[✔] Dark mode aware
[ Apply ] [ OK ] [ Cancel ]