In Windows 7 right click the taskbar and select Properties, then turn off the auto-hide option. Pull down the Taskbar Location on Screen list and select the desired location: Bottom, Left, Right, or Top, then click OK. When the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box appears, select the Taskbar tab. Just right-click on any open area of the taskbar and select Properties from the pop-up menu. How do I customize my taskbar in Windows 7? You are watching: How to change taskbar color windows 7
Turn on the Show color on Start, taskbar, and action center toggle switch. Pick an accent color, which will be the color you want to use in the taskbar.