Windows 10: Transparency effects in Windows 10 1909

Hello,

I have done quite alot of research on the above for some time now, as it seems to me that as time has gone on transparency effects have got less as new builds of Windows 10 have come out. I will put my hands up and say I'm a die hard Windows 7 fan, though for everyday use I have Windows 8.1 and startisback which works very well. Ideally I would like to get Windows 10 looking as good as possible, but without any additional / third party software.

On v1909 I have added two DWORDS to the registry, one under the Explorer key and the other under the DWM key (UseOLEDTaskbarTransparency and ForceEffectMode). Unfortunately whilst this does make the taskbar look pretty damn good and alot more transparent, the start menu and action center have lost transparency altogether. As mentioned above I know Microsoft have always been playing with the Windows 10 visual effects. I use Windows Server 2016 (v1607) on a daily basis in my job, and the transparency effects on that are very good.

So to summarise does anyone know how to restore the transparency to my start menu and action center, or do I need to remove my two registry entries and make do with the 'blur' style on the taskbar.

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Edit - 'less transparency effects' not strictly true at all, but the effects that were there from the beginning have changed (i.e. taskbar, start menu etc).

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Transparency Effect

Hello,

I've just installed a windows 10 and when selecting the option of Transparency Effect in the Personalization settings my taskbar became totally invisible and transparent, which is a very pretty looking thing. However, after restarting my laptop, it just became
normal, I tried to switch the Transparency Effect on and off but still, nothing changes. Any solution for this?

 

Transparency effects.

Hi,

I have came across with an issue in windows 10. I can't seem to get transparency effects to work, it only works for a second and makes it a solid color again.

 

Transparency function

Hi,

For us to provide you an accurate resolution on your concern regarding transparency function, we need the following information:

• Were there any updates made on your computer prior to this concern?
• What troubleshooting steps have you taken so far to resolve this?
• When did the issue first begin?
• Could you possibly send us a screenshot of your transparency effects page?

We look forward to your response.