Windows 10: Question: How can I be sure my desktop theme, picture password, etc. will sync to a newer...

All too often, I see my old desktop theme, picture password, etc. when I reset my Dell Inspiron 7558. Other users report this problem on Feedback Hub! I hope 19H1 will be not only reliable with syncing my settings over all previous builds of Windows 10, but also more useful in terms of what it can sync on my personal Microsoft account. I still miss the option to sync my Start menu layout across devices. Maybe Microsoft will consider that for 19H2 or 20H1!

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Synced Theme


Try this:

1. Make sure you have all Integration Services for your Win10 VM turned on.
2. Turn off theme syncing in the VM.
3. On the host, save the theme for sharing.
4. Drag & drop the theme to your VM desktop and click & install it.
5. Now see if there are any differences.
6. If there are still, it has to do with the virtual hardware.

 

desktop themes syncing

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I learned in the very beginning of Win10, to turn off theme syncing,
as my VM's, laptop and main desktop would have different themes depending on when the system was last booted,
and the last time they sync'd.,
The syncing was causing corruptions in current theme used.

 

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.