There was a download of VistaFolderBackground 1.0 on the developer's website when we last checked. We cannot confirm if there is a free download of this software available.
According to the results of the Google Safe Browsing check, the developer's site is safe. Despite this, we recommend checking the downloaded files with any free antivirus software. This free program is a product of Andreas Verhoeven.
VistaFolderBackground lies within Desktop Tools, more precisely Icons & cursors. The following version: 1.0 is the most frequently downloaded one by the program users. Commonly, this program's installer has the following filename: VistaFolderBackground.exe.
From the developer:
In Vista, the ability to have custom backgrounds in explorer folders is gone. This small application makes folder backgrounds possible again.
With the latest update, a background can be automatically applied to subfolders.
Right click a folder an check the Folder Background tab for settings.
You may want to check out more software, such as LuckyIcon Art Basic Icon Set Demo version, IconSize or IconMaster Lite, which might be related to VistaFolderBackground.