Windows 10: Windows 10: Hidden Dark Theme

not sure if this has been shared. . i searched but didn't find anything.
apparently Windows has a hidden, alternate dark theme matching MetroApps *Smile





Unfortunately.. this is only available to Pro or higher editions *Sad

Save this as .reg file, merge, then restart computer:
- you'll need administrative privileges to merge due to HKLM branch.

Code: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize] "AppsUseLightTheme"=dword:00000000 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize] "AppsUseLightTheme"=dword:00000000[/quote]

:)

 

Feature update to Windows 10, version 1703

By the way, how to change to this dark theme?

Oh... got it - How to Use a Dark Theme in Windows 10

 

HOW TO CHANGE COLOR OF WHITE IN MOST SCREENS TO A SOFT COLOR ??

How to Use a Dark Theme in Windows 10

 

Worked great I was wondering where that setting was... you might want to post one to reverse it too.*Thumbs

 

Yes, it does work great. To reverse it, delete the reg entries or set them to “1” to re-enable the light theme.

 

Credit/Rep should be given to @BillGates for creating the registry key in the Original Post and I also found the original post by Edwin, for the dark theme pointing to the registry location here.

To further help others I created registry keys for both "Dark" and "Light" themes so you can easily switch themes. (Note:This also works if you are using Windows 10 Home)

Light Theme.zip

Dark Theme.zip

I also created a folder for both themes which can be saved anywhere you wish, Now create a shortcut and place the shortcut in your "ProgamData/Microsoft/Windows/Start Menu/Programs" folder for easy access from the start menu.

Use Dark or Light theme.zip

Note: You must have "Show hidden files, folders or drives enabled or the Hidden Items check marked in Windows Explorer > View > Hidden Items.







Dark & Light.ico

PS: Here is a Yin-Yang Icon to replace the folder icon with.

 

Had been looking for a way to get the dark theme on Home edition after 1511 messed with my custom settings. Thank you!

 

Does this fix the light title bars as well??

 

If you mean for the System32 portion of windows, nope.
For that go here: Aerolite Theme - Install in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums
or here: Inactive Title Bar Color - Change in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums