Windows 10: Color changed on its own

Recent update has made the background in file explorer black. Can I change it back to white? It is very hard on my eyes

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Changing the taskbar color to white in Windows 10

Hi Michael,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.

In Windows 10 there is no option for changing the color to white but you can change it to different colors. To change the color of the task bar I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

• In the search box, type settings.
• Then select personalization.
• Click on color option on the left side.
• You will find an option called “show color on start, taskbar and start icon”.
• You need to on the option and then you can change the color accordingly.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

Window background color - I don't appear to be able to do this on windows 10 as the change color scheme bit isn't there.

Hi Anton,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow the below steps to change color scheme for Windows 10 and check if it helps.

• Right click on “Desktop screen”.
• Then click on “Personalize”.
• Click on “Colors”.
• And change the color accordingly.

Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

How do I change the color on my screen

Hi David,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



In order to get clarity on the query, we would need some more information regarding the issue.

1. May I know the make and model of the computer?
   
2. When you say “I have tried everything” please let us know the steps that you have performed?
   
3. May I know are you trying to change desktop background color or the theme color in settings page?
   

Please refer
Change desktop background and colors on how personalize the accent color and check if it helps.



Feel free the get back to us with details and results after performing the steps that were asked and suggested, for further assistance.





Regards,