Windows 10: Is there a way to add an option to change between the light and dark theme in the start menu?

Discus and support Is there a way to add an option to change between the light and dark theme in the start menu? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I don't always want the dark theme on, and going in to the settings to change it every time is annoying. submitted by /u/aaronth07 [link]... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/aaronth07, Nov 14, 2019.

  1. Is there a way to add an option to change between the light and dark theme in the start menu?


    I don't always want the dark theme on, and going in to the settings to change it every time is annoying.

    submitted by /u/aaronth07
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    :)
     
    /u/aaronth07, Nov 14, 2019
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  2. Add Windows Mode Context Menu for Light or Dark Theme in Windows 10  

    How to Add Windows Mode to Context Menu to Toggle Light or Dark Theme in Windows 10


    Starting with theme will also change your PC to be light themed.

    This tutorial will show you how to add a Windows mode context menu to make it easy to choose the default Windows mode to a light or dark theme as wanted for your account in Windows 10.


    EXAMPLE: "Windows mode" desktop context menu and Start menu and taskbar with light and dark theme

    Is there a way to add an option to change between the light and dark theme in the start menu? [​IMG]


    Is there a way to add an option to change between the light and dark theme in the start menu? [​IMG]

    Is there a way to add an option to change between the light and dark theme in the start menu? [​IMG]




    Here's How:

    1. Do step 2 (add) or step 3 (remove) below for what you would like to do.


    2. To Add "Windows mode" to Desktop Context Menu
    A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

    Add_Windows_Mode_to_desktop_context_menu.reg


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    3. To Remove "Windows mode" from Desktop Context Menu
    *note This is the default setting.
    A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

    Remove_Windows_Mode_from_desktop_context_menu.reg


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    4. Save the .reg file to your desktop.

    5. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

    6. When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

    7. You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.


    That's it,
    Shawn


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    Shawn Brink, Nov 14, 2019
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  3. Is there any way to change the system theme between light and dark in Windows 10?

    In Windows 10, will there be an option to change the system theme from light to dark and vice versa?
     
    KiwiBird97, Nov 14, 2019
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  4. Nikhar_K Win User

    Is there a way to add an option to change between the light and dark theme in the start menu?

    Dark Context menu in Light Theme when clicking on options for Wi-Fi

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I see that when you click on the Wi-Fi option in you get the options in Dark context menu in Light Theme. This is by design for the Light Theme.




    There are few interesting feature changes in Windows 10 1903 that you may want to check. You can refer the article

    What's new in Windows 10 1903
    to know about the new features.



    However, I commend you for noticing this in the Light Theme. We would like to hear your thoughts and suggestions, as there may be other users with a similar requirement. Hence, I would suggest you to post a feedback in Microsoft

    Feedback Hub
    so that our developing team can review your suggestions and check if it can be included in the future updates.



    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Nov 14, 2019
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