📎 AI Summary:
The WindowsForum thread discusses methods to enable the Dark Theme in Windows 10. The original post provides registry tweaks involving creating specific DWORD values to activate the dark mode, which users find helpful and effective. Subsequent posts include user confirmations of success, alternative methods through Windows Settings for Insider builds, positive feedback about the visual comfort from Dark Theme, and some additional tips and commentary, all indicating overall appreciation and interest in customizing Windows 10 appearance.
Thread Author
Hi,

I am going to show you how to enable the Dark Theme in Windows 10. After seeing 5000+ request on Win Feedback for it, I thought I'd post it here, since it's technically already here for those that want it.

You just need access to your registry to change 2 keys. However, if you were part of the Preview Program, you may only have one of these keys, like me. I currently have only the 2nd value there. I didn't add the other, and I still have the dark theme working like clockwork.

1. KEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize

- Here, create a DWORD and name it "AppsUseLightTheme". Give it a value of 0.

2. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize

- Here, create a DWORD and name it "AppsUseLightTheme". Give it a value of 0.

Reboot, or log out and then back in to see the changes 🙂

There are also other values at the location of the 2nd Key which can be changed. These are;

  • Special color
  • Color prevalence
  • Transparency
  • BlurBehind

However, I haven't messed with these, so I don't know what the result would be of doing so.

Thanks 🙂

 

Attachments

  • DarkThemeEnabled.webp
    DarkThemeEnabled.webp
    48.9 KB · Views: 734
    Microsoft Defender: No threats detected Scan details
Click to expand...
stueycaster

stueycaster

Millennium Celebration Award Winner
Premium Supporter
Member details
Joined
Feb 5, 2009
Messages
1,707
#2
Thanks for this. [emoji2] I only had the second one too but it seems to be working fine. I really prefer dark themes. They're easier on the eyes and the battery in my phone.

Sent from my SM-N910V DE w/MoRom
 
cursedboy

cursedboy

Senior Member
Member details
Joined
Apr 15, 2012
Messages
40
#3
In case you're using windows 10 Insider preview builds 14316, then you can enable this feature right from the setting apps. You can also wait for Windows 10 Anniversary update to rollout to get access to this feature. To enable Windows 10 dark mode, you need to :

Settings -> Personalization -> Left Pane Colors - > Right Pane, scroll down to Choose your mode and select dark mode.

An image from 'Enable Dark theme in Windows 10'. Windows 10 settings showing Dark mode enabled with transparency on Start and taskbar.
Microsoft Defender: No threats detected Scan details
 
Last edited by a moderator:
MikeHawthorne

MikeHawthorne

Essential Member
Microsoft Community Contributor
Member details
Joined
May 25, 2009
Messages
6,684
#4
Hi

Thanks you!!!!!!!!!
This is so much easier for my to look at.

My eyes are very sensitive to glare (I'm 77) and the big white screens in Windows 10 really are hard to look at.

This is such an improvement, the black type almost disapears against the white, but the White type on the black just looks bigger. LOL

Mike
 
MikeHawthorne

MikeHawthorne

Essential Member
Microsoft Community Contributor
Member details
Joined
May 25, 2009
Messages
6,684
#6
Boy I must not have been seeing too well when I posted my post above. LOL

"Thanks You" "For my to look at".

I need to do my proof weeding.
 

Swaraj Nandedkar

Swaraj Nandedkar

Extraordinary Member
Member details
Joined
Sep 25, 2016
Messages
3
#7
Wow! Thanks for this tutorial! It's better to have dark theme in windows 10 than having a Theme Pack with Bloat wares and Free wares. Those Theme packs are not worth installing. This Dark Theme is better for me. I have the collection of Windows 10 Dark themes. If you are interested, the i can share the link to download those themes. Thanks.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.