Windows 10: Can't turn off high contrast, UI looks terrible

Discus and support Can't turn off high contrast, UI looks terrible in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I just notice an HP notebook I bought 2 years ago has a terrible washed out display so I turned on High Contrast, then also turned on Sync and now... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/eaglerock2, Jan 19, 2021.

  1. Can't turn off high contrast, UI looks terrible


    I just notice an HP notebook I bought 2 years ago has a terrible washed out display so I turned on High Contrast, then also turned on Sync and now these settings have synced to my desktop and I can't turn them off.

    On top of that, the Settings page is darkened and hard to read, and Ease of Access doesn't have a toggle switch to turn off High Contrast. In fact lots of the color setting are locked and immovable. I made sure the notebook sync and HC were turned off but it doesn't seem to matter now.

    Firefox and Word app look all white now no color at all. ridiculous.

    Why does this shit happen to me.

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    /u/eaglerock2, Jan 19, 2021
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  2. how to turn off high contrast

    Hi,

    Follow these steps on how to turn high contrast mode on or off in Windows:

    • Type "high contrast settings" in the search box, and then select High contrast settings from the list of results.
    • Under Choose a theme, select a high contrast theme from the drop-down menu, and then select Apply.
    • To turn off high contrast mode, select None from the drop-down menu, and then select Apply.
    • To turn high contrast mode on or off from the sign-in screen, select the Ease of Access button in the lower-right corner and choose High Contrast.
    • To turn high contrast on or off from the keyboard, press left Alt + left Shift + Print
      Screen.

    Keep us updated with the result.
     
    Marvin Barc, Jan 19, 2021
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  3. File Explorer Selective High Contrast mode

    Hello Kacson, my name is Paul one of the community experts. I am sorry that you are having issues with your visual settings that is stuck in High Contrast Mode.

    Kindly try these steps to check if it can resolve the issue.

    Way 1: Turn High Contrast off via keyboard shortcut.

    Press left Shift+left Alt+Print Screen to instantly turn it off.

    Way 2: Turn off High Contrast through changing the theme.

    Step 1: Enter theme in the search box and click Change the theme in the result.

    Step 2: Choose a new theme from the offered themes excluding the High Contrast themes.

    Way 3: Turn High Contrast off in High contrast settings.

    Step 1: Type high contrast in the search box and tap High contrast settings in the result.

    Step 2: Click the High Contrast theme (i.e. High Contrast #1, High Contrast #2, High Contrast Black or High Contrast White), choose None in the pop-up list and then hit Apply.

    Please let me know if that above information's helped or not.

    Regards,
     
    Paul_Mykel, Jan 19, 2021
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  4. Darshan J Win User

    Can't turn off high contrast, UI looks terrible

    High Contrast Will Not Turn Off

    Hi Emily,

    To help you better please provide us with the below information.

    What is the make and model of your computer?

    Which build is currently running on your computer?

    What troubleshooting steps have tried to resolve the issue?

    I would suggest you refer to the below article and Post, check if it help in addressing your issue.

    Turn on high contrast mode

    How do you turn off High Contrast on Windows 10?

    Hope it helps. Let us know if you need further assistance and we'll be glad to help.
     
    Darshan J, Jan 19, 2021
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