Windows 10: Dark Mode Does Not Apply Itself to Control Panel or File Manager

Hi, all. So, I applied the Dark Mode in Win 10 today, and something odd happened; it only applied itself to the Win 10 UI windows (Windows Key + i, Start Menu, Windows 10 apps), but not to File Manager or Control Panel items (Computer Management, Device Management, etc). Is there any way to make this theme apply itself universally across all windows? Because now I just have some that are themed one way and others that are not, and it's actually somewhat jarring, like I have two separate OSs -- which I guess I do, right? Windows Metro apps vs Windows Desktop apps? At any rate, I'm sure I've just missed something and there must be a way to apply the dark Mode universally, because surely this could not have been intended to make this odd dark/light hybrid UI, knowing that some features require you use the old configuration utilities. AND File Manager is most people's primary file management tool, so. . . yeah. i know i must be doing it wrong, haha! So if you can help, it is vastly appreciated!


(FYI: By "Dark Mode," I mean that I selected Settings > Personalization > Colors > Set your default app mode > Dark.


Thank you!

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windows 10 control panel

Step 2 does not work at all. Anything from File Explorer and above does not launch at all.

 

windows 10 control panel

Hello,

Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community and providing us with the detailed description about the issue.

As per the description, I understand that you want to know how to access the control panel in Windows 10?

I certainly understand your concern and will try my best to help you.

I would suggest you to try the following steps to open the Control Panel in the system.

Step 1: Opening Control Panel in Windows 10.

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  Open Run command box by simultaneously pressing Windows and R keys (Windows + R).
  
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  In the Run dialog box, type
  Control and then press Enter key to open the classic Control Panel.
  

Step 2: Access Control Panel in Windows 10 from desktop.

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  Right-click on the Start button (Windows logo button at the bottom-left corner of the desktop) and then click Control Panel to open the same.
  

Step 3: Launch Control Panel using search.

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  Open Start menu or screen.
  
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  In the search box, enter Control Panel and then press Enter key to open the same.
  

Note: You can quickly access the search with the help of Windows + C hotkey.

Step 4: Create Control Panel shortcut on desktop.

• Right-click on desktop, click New, and then click Shortcut.
• In Type the location of the item box, type the following path.

explorer shell:ControlPanelFolder

• Click Next button.
• In the Type a name for this shortcut box, type Control Panel, and click Finish button. You can now double-click on the Control Panel icon on the desktop to quickly launch the same.

Step 5: Pin Control Panel to Start or taskbar.

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  In the Start search box, type Control Panel.
  
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  When you see search results, right-click on Control Panel entry and then click Pin to Start to pin it to the Start menu or screen.
  

Note: Clicking Pin to taskbar will pin the Control Panel to taskbar.

I hope this information is helpful.

Please do let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

windows 10 control panel

Great help.......thanks.....I wonder why Microsoft did not installed it automatically....