Windows 10: How to prevent users from changing the Theme in Windows 10

At times, you might want to prevent users from changing the theme in Windows 10 computers. If so, you can use the Registry Editor and the Local Group Policy Editor to block other users from changing the Windows 10 theme.

Prevent users from changing Theme in Windows 10 using Registry


To prevent users from changing the theme in Windows 10, follow these steps-

1. Press Win+R to open the Run prompt.
2. Type regedit and press the Enter button.
3. Click the Yes button.
4. Navigate to Explorer in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
5. Right-click on Explorer > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
6. Name it as NoThemesTab.
7. Double-click on it to set the Value data as 1.
8. Click the OK button.

To learn more about these steps, keep reading.

At first, you have to open Registry Editor on your computer. For that, press Win+R, type regedit, hit the Enter button, and select the Yes option in the UAC popup window.

Next, navigate to the following path-

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

If you want to prevent this setting for the current user only, select the first path. However, if you want to block this setting for all users, you must navigate to the second path.

Right-click on the Explorer key, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value and name it as NoThemesTab.



Double-click on this REG_DWORD value and set the Value data as 1.



Click the OK button to save the change.

Finally, you have to sign out and re-sign in to your account.

Block users from changing the theme in using Group Policy


It is highly recommended to create a System Restore point before following the REGEDIT method. To prevent users from changing the theme in Windows using Group Policy, follow these steps:

1. Press Win+R to display the Run prompt.
2. Type gpedit.msc and hit the Enter button.
3. Navigate to Personalization in User Configuration.
4. Double-click on the Prevent changing theme setting.
5. Select the Enabled option.
6. Click on the OK button.

To find more, continue reading.

To get started, you have to open the Local Group Policy Editor. For that, press Win+R, type gpedit.msc, and hit the Enter button.

Next, navigate to the following path-

User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization

Here you can find a setting called Prevent changing theme. Double-click on it and select the Enabled option.



Click the OK button to save the change.

Unfortunately, the GPEDIT method doesn’t include the option to enable/disable this setting for all users like the REGEDIT method does.

That’s all! This is how you can prevent users from changing the theme in Windows 10.

Read: How to change the theme in Windows 10 without Activation.


This article How to prevent users from changing the Theme in Windows 10 first appeared on TheWindowsClub.com.

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Win-10 themes keep changing

Hi,

Thank you for providing the information.

• Did you try the steps suggested by Suvarna Govinda above, what was the result?

As I understand the issue, Themes in Windows doesn't have the options to change on its own. Only the Wallpapers in the themes can change as selected ( Picture, Solid color and Slide Show ).

I would suggest you to make us understand that if the Wallpapers are changing in Theme which you have selected.

Below are the steps you can check if it helps.

• Press Windows + I keys and select Personalization.
• Select Theme and select the Default theme.
• Select the Desktop Background below and select the Picture
  and save it and check.

Please post us back if the issue resolves. We are glad to help you.

 

Corrupted Personalization Settings and themes

Hi Nkhondo,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I suggest you check if the settings are disable in the registries of the PC.

• 
  Press
  Windows+R and type gpedit.msc in the run command.
  
• 
  In the window that appears, you can see the "Local Group Policy Editor" Window.
  
• 
  In this step I want to Prevent Changing Theme file. You click on User Configuration sub-category Administrative Template sub-category Control Panel sub-category Personalization and click on the "Prevent
  Changing Theme".
  

User Configuration<< Administrative Template<< Control Panel<< Personalization

• 
  In this step right-click on the "Prevent Changing Theme"and select the
  edit tab and click on the edit tab.
  
• 
  In this step, if you click on the
  Enabled Button then you cannot change the Theme. You click on the Disable Button then you can change the Theme. You click on The Enable Button for Disabling the changing Theme or Prevent Changing Theme.
  
• 
  In this step right-click on your Desktop and select the Personalize tab. In this tab you are unable to change the theme after disabling the changing of the theme or Prevent
  Changing Theme.
  

Registry disclaimer

To do so: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For
added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft
Knowledge Base:

How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

Hope it helps.

Let us know the status of the issue.

 

Change themes back to numbered tiles in Microsoft Mahjong

Hi Bill,

Changing the tiles for Microsoft Mahjong can be done through the Theme Settings of the game. To change the settings, follow the steps below:

• Launch the game.
• Press F5 on your keyboard to show the settings.
• Click on Themes and choose your preferred theme under
  Standard Themes.

If are unable to see your preferred theme, we suggest that you update the game on Windows Store by following the steps on this

link.

Should you need further assistance, you can reply to this post anytime.