One of my favorite things about Windows 7 is how you can customize it and make it your own. Our personalization features give Windows 7 the ability to be as individual and to reflect who you are! Adding to this is a new Personalization Gallery on Windows.com, launched on Oct 22nd. With Windows 7, we’ve made it easy for people to customize their PC with different themes. Each theme has a custom background (or a series of backgrounds that shuffle), different Aero Glass colors, and sounds. Not only will you find Windows 7 themes on the Personalization Gallery, you’ll also find desktop backgrounds and desktop gadgets to download as well.

For the first time ever, Microsoft is working with other companies to enable them to offer their customers a branded experience on the desktop through Windows 7. The effort is part of a pilot program running until October 2010 by Microsoft Advertising. As of today, you will find themes from 7 global advertisers with well-known brands such as Coca Cola, Ducati, Ferrari, Infiniti, Pepsi, Porsche and Twentieth Century Fox on the Personalization Gallery for download. So if you are a fan of one of these brands, check them out! For more on this effort from Microsoft Advertising, see this blog post.

We’re also offering new Microsoft branded themes too – including the Xbox game Gears of War, Zune, and Bing!

So what if you want to make your own theme? No problem – it’s very easy. Click here for a step-by-step outline (and video) on how to customize and create your own themes. Once you’ve created your own theme, you can share it with you friends and family on Windows Live SkyDrive.

For you geeks out there wanting to know more about how we went about designing the ability to use themes in Windows 7, see this blog post on the Engineering Windows 7 Blog.

I like this desert Windows 7 theme. I also like the choice of color for the windows and how it goes together with the whole design. The cool button icons are wonderful and general design is nice. The theme is a little bland but I appreciate the effort put in by the creators.

Are you still using Windows XP? If you are then visit our FAQ page to download our XP Theme Patcher. If you’re using Windows 7, you don’t need the Theme Patcher.

Title: Longhorn 7 Air
Author: giannisgx89
Download: Windows 7 Longhorn 7 Air Theme

I think Microsoft has finally hit the mark this Windows 7 and this theme shows you why. Look a the amazing simplicity of this theme. It’s not heavily modified but it doesn’t have to be to look great. The background of the city looks stunning and really catches your attention. Wonderful example of why the aero is so beautiful.

Are you still using Windows XP? If you are then visit our FAQ page to download our XP Theme Patcher. If you’re using Windows 7, you don’t need the Theme Patcher.

Title: Eternity
Author: EyesOfARaven
Download: Windows 7 Eternity Theme

I apologize for the long break in updating the website. I’m back now. I thought that I would add this spectacular Vista theme to start off the fun. This incredible customizable theme is really multiple themes in one. Everything from the top bars to the buttons look amazing. A lot of work went into the design and creating of this theme and it shows. I think this is the best design of 2009.

Are you still using Windows XP? If you are then visit our FAQ page to download our XP Theme Patcher. If you’re using Windows Vista, you don’t need the Theme Patcher.

Title: Gaia09
Author: jg-visuals
Download: Vista Gaia09 Theme

Now this is a great Windows 7 theme. I love the look of the wooden background with the grey elements like the taskbar and start menu. The ipod like icons look great and the nice clean background of the windows works great. Overall, this is great theme.

Are you still using Windows XP? If you are then visit our FAQ page to download our XP Theme Patcher. If you’re using Windows 7, you don’t need the Theme Patcher.

Title: Verdesh SteelFlash
Author: alkhan
Download: Windows 7 Verdesh SteelFlash Theme

This Windows 7 theme has all the right elements and colors. I like the combination of red and grey throughout this theme and the background is super unique. I like how the modifications aren’t overdone and the small and subtle changes done to this visual style. Nice and clean designs always work the best with most people and this one is no exception.

Are you still using Windows XP? If you are then visit our FAQ page to download our XP Theme Patcher. If you’re using Windows 7, you don’t need the Theme Patcher.

Title: Alternative
Author: oliver182
Download: Windows 7 Alternative Theme