Windows 10: Change File Explorer Background

Hi all,


I just recently upgraded my version of Windows 10 to 1809, where Microsoft introduced the dark theme for File Explorer. I'm gonna be honest, it looks terrible. I might be just not used to it, but I want it back to the white background. I'm aware I can change the Default App Theme from Dark to Light, but that would change all my apps from dark to light, including Chrome or Settings, in which I prefer a black background.


How do I change JUST the File Explorer theme back to white? Is there a registry tweak or something that would enable me to select a theme for each app, or just specifically a different one for the File Explorer?


How is an option this simple not implemented? It definitely should be.


Please let me know.


Thanks!

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background change and file explorer movement

Hello,

To better assist you with the issue, please provide the following information:

• When did the issue happen?
• Were there changes made on your computer prior to encountering the issue?
• When you're not changing the background, do you still encounter the issue?

We're looking forward to your reply.

 

changing the background images

Hi,

In order to help you better, could you please confirm a couple of things.

• Have you made any changes on the computer prior to the issue?
• Are you referring to desktop background image or lock screen image?

I suggest you to follow the below steps to change the background picture and check if it helps.

• In the search type as ‘Settings’ and click on it.
• Select ‘Personalization’, under ‘Background’ option select as ‘Picture’.
• Under ‘Choose your picture’ select any picture accordingly or you can browse the picture from your computer.

You may refer to the below link and check if it helps.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17144/windows-10-change-desktop-background

Please get back to us with an update on this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

Windows update changed file explorer background

The latest update changed all of my backgrounds to black. White text on black background in file explorer is
impossible on my eyes. Is there a way to set the file explorer background to light and keep the photo viewer dark as it was prior to the update? The custom settings allow for differences between file explorer and apps, but don't apply to the photo
viewer.