Using a Solid Background in Windows 7 to Optimize Performance? Think Again!
I was floored to find this article online today. I always change the background to a solid color, assuming that not having to deal with a graphic on the desktop would save processing power. Boy, was I wrong!
http://lifehacker.com/5451159/solid+color-backgrounds-cause-30+second-login-delay-in-windows-7?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+lifehacker%2Ffull+%28Lifehacker%29
I haven't had time to test this out, but it's certainly worth knowing about. Who would'a thunk?