Windows 10: How to set the default High Contrast Theme

Discus and support How to set the default High Contrast Theme in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have setup a custom high contrast theme at work. When I need to share my screen with others on Skype/Lync I switch back to a standard windows them as... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by DougBoling, Feb 8, 2019.

  1. How to set the default High Contrast Theme


    I have setup a custom high contrast theme at work. When I need to share my screen with others on Skype/Lync I switch back to a standard windows them as most people are thrown off when they see a non-standard layout. Unless you are used to High Contrast it can sometimes be confusing. I use the Left-shift, left-alt, print-screen keyboard shortcut to switch back to the standard Windows theme.


    When I am finished with my presentation, I again activeate the keyboard shortcut. Instead of switch back to my custom High Contrast theme, the screen resets to High Contrast #1 them which appears to be the Win 10 default for High Contrast mode.


    How can I set my custom theme to be the default so I don't have to manually select my custom theme everytime?

    :)
     
    DougBoling, Feb 8, 2019
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  2. Pavan_N Win User

    High Contrast Themes Issue

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your response.

    Which Is the latest build installed in your computer?

    To check the latest build installed in your computer
    Press Windows key + R and type winver.

    Follow the Methods below and check.

    Method 1: I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    1. Press “Windows + U” to open
    ease of access center.

    2. Select Set up High contrast and customize as you required.

    Method 2: Please follow the steps mentioned below:

    • Right click on the desktop and select Personalize.
    • Select Themes and click on Themes settings.
    • Select any Windows default theme and check with the issue.
    Do let us know if your computer display is back to normal. Thank you.
     
    Pavan_N, Feb 8, 2019
    #2
  3. how to turn off high contrast

    Hi,

    Follow these steps on how to turn high contrast mode on or off in Windows:

    • Type "high contrast settings" in the search box, and then select High contrast settings from the list of results.
    • Under Choose a theme, select a high contrast theme from the drop-down menu, and then select Apply.
    • To turn off high contrast mode, select None from the drop-down menu, and then select Apply.
    • To turn high contrast mode on or off from the sign-in screen, select the Ease of Access button in the lower-right corner and choose High Contrast.
    • To turn high contrast on or off from the keyboard, press left Alt + left Shift + Print
      Screen.

    Keep us updated with the result.
     
    Marvin Barc, Feb 8, 2019
    #3
  4. Cliff S Win User

    How to set the default High Contrast Theme

    High Contrast Theme Problem


    You can check out this thread: Solved Windows 10 Themes created by Ten Forums members - Windows 10 Forums

    It's different themes by Ten Forums members. There are four types 1) Aero(windows default), 2) Aero Lite(added color to the Title bars when it wasn't supported), 3) High Contrast, and 4) Aero Hybrid(a mix of Aero and High Contrast using registry setting, but it doesn't effect File Explorer and control Panel, but does effect web sites that use system color settings).

    The first page has an Excel sheet listing with short descriptions of each theme and links to them in the thread, as the thread has grown pretty large(170 pages!).

    Maybe you can find a High Contrast that works for you. Some of the best HC themes are from @Edwin.
     
    Cliff S, Feb 8, 2019
    #4
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