Windows 10: How can I configure Dark Mode theme for all users in a VM image?

Discus and support How can I configure Dark Mode theme for all users in a VM image? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Pretty simple use case: I am preparing a virtual machine image that will be cloned to create lots of identical copies. I would like the users' desktop... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by hansooloo74, Feb 22, 2021.

  1. HANSOOLOO74
    hansooloo74 Win User

    How can I configure Dark Mode theme for all users in a VM image?


    Pretty simple use case:
    I am preparing a virtual machine image that will be cloned to create lots of identical copies. I would like the users' desktop to have Dark Mode configured as a standard part of the experience. The users will be local to the VMs, so there is no AD involved here.


    I would prepare the image using the following steps:

    1. Install Windows 10 as usual
    2. Go into Audit Mode after reboot to install some standard apps, e.g., Notepad++, etc.
    3. Load the NTuser.dat file from C:\Users\Default\ into registry under a temporary location under HKEY_USERS
    4. Add the 2 dark mode related settings under Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize:
      1. AppsUseLightTheme, DWORD, 0
      2. SystemUseLightTheme, DWORD, 0
    5. Unload the temporary hive loaded in step-3
    6. Generalize with CopyProfile and Reboot.


    Problem Statement:

    When the system reboots, it gets stuck at a blue "Why did my PC Restart?" screen. If I remove these 2 changes to the Default user registry settings, then I don't run into this problem.


    Question:

    How can I get my image configured so that anyone with a local user account on the VM can get the Dark Mode experience in the cloned images?

    :)
     
    hansooloo74, Feb 22, 2021
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  2. DALCHINA
    dalchina Win User
    dalchina, Feb 22, 2021
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  3. BUG
    bug Win User
    Requesting dark theme

    I don't imagine offering the option is the issue, but rather configuring/developing the dark theme itself.
     
    bug, Feb 22, 2021
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  4. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    How can I configure Dark Mode theme for all users in a VM image?

    Dark theme is coming to Gmail for Android and iOS Mobile

    Source: G Suite Updates Blog: Dark theme is coming to Gmail for Android and iOS

     
    Brink, Feb 22, 2021
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