By default
Window, 10 uses a lot of white for the backgrounds of system apps. This white
background thing is looking quite normal, but some users may want an even
darker version of the OS.
In this post,
we show you how can you get Dark Theme in Window 10 PC without downloading any
software from registry hacks.
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| Dark Theme for Window 10 PC |
How to Enable the Dark Theme for Windows 10
In this post,
I show you two methods for enabling Dark Theme in Window 10. First, one is from
Registry hacks and second is from downloading registry files on your PC.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Enable Dark Mode in Window 10 PC from Registry Editor
1. Open Run Program by pressing Win + R keyboard button and
type regedit.
Now press enter.
Select ‘Yes’
when it asks for permission.
2. Change key #1
Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \
CurrentVersion \ Themes\ Personalize by double clicking
each “folder” aka key
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| Navigate to Registry Editor |
3. Missing Personalize?
You may not have the sub-key \Personalize (I did not) so you can
create one; if you already have one just go to Step 5
4. Create \Personalize Key
If you are
missing the \Personalize key, just right-click on \Themes and select New >
Key and call it Personalize.
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| Create New Key Personalize |
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| Create New Key Personalize |
5. Create new DWORD
Right-click
\Personalize and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value
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| Create New DWORD |
6. Name it
Name the DWORD AppsUseLightTheme
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| Name the DWORD AppsUseLightTheme |
7. Correct value?
For its
value, it should already be 0 so leave it
Change Key #2
Repeat the above but for HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ SOFTWARE \
Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Themes \ Personalize. Once
again, create a new AppsUseLightTheme DWORD (32-bit) Value with a 0 value.
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| Navigate to Registry Editor |
Now, log out
of Windows 10 and back in again. Start menu > Select your photo > Choose
‘Sign out’
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| Sign Out in Window 10 PC |
Disabling Dark Theme in Windows 10
In order to
disable the Dark Theme you just have to delete the DWORD values you created in
the two registry paths or set their values to 1. Then, reboot or log out and
log back in to see the changes.
Registry Files for Enabling/Disabling Dark Theme on Windows
10 – Fast and Easy Method
Download the
.reg files provided below to enable/disable the Dark Theme on Windows 10. The
first one is for enabling the Dark Theme, and the second one is for disabling
it. To use, just download and double-click on the one you want. Confirm the
changes if any message comes up and asks you if you are sure you want to
continue. Reboot or logout and then log back in to see the changes.
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