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  1. When I click to turn "High Contrast" off I get an error that says "THis theme can't be...


    When I click to turn "High Contrast" off I get an error that says "THis theme can't be applied to the desktop."

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    Gregory Blatz, Aug 19, 2023
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  2. 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, Aug 19, 2023
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  3. File Explorer Selective High Contrast mode

    Hello Kacson, my name is Paul one of the community experts. I am sorry that you are having issues with your visual settings that is stuck in High Contrast Mode.

    Kindly try these steps to check if it can resolve the issue.

    Way 1: Turn High Contrast off via keyboard shortcut.

    Press left Shift+left Alt+Print Screen to instantly turn it off.

    Way 2: Turn off High Contrast through changing the theme.

    Step 1: Enter theme in the search box and click Change the theme in the result.

    Step 2: Choose a new theme from the offered themes excluding the High Contrast themes.

    Way 3: Turn High Contrast off in High contrast settings.

    Step 1: Type high contrast in the search box and tap High contrast settings in the result.

    Step 2: Click the High Contrast theme (i.e. High Contrast #1, High Contrast #2, High Contrast Black or High Contrast White), choose None in the pop-up list and then hit Apply.

    Please let me know if that above information's helped or not.

    Regards,
     
    Paul_Mykel, Aug 19, 2023
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  4. Pavan_N Win User

    When I click to turn "High Contrast" off I get an error that says "THis theme can't be...

    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, Aug 19, 2023
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