(Update) 14 November 2015 : Added 'Windows 8.1 Autumn' theme from some Deviants request. (Update) 12 December 2015 : 'Windows 8' Themes Now Support Windows 10 Build 10586 November Update. (FINAL Update) 30 October 2016 : 'Windows 8' Themes Now Support Windows 10 Build 14393 Anniversary Update. 'Windows 8' most complete & best Windows 8/8.1 themes for Windows 10. It’s not too complicated to install new Windows 10 themes, though you need to be careful with the unofficial ones, as doing the process wrong may bork your PC.'Windows 8.1', 'Windows 8.1 All Colors', 'Windows 8.1 Flowers' & 'Windows 8.1 Autumn' Themes for Windows 10 RTM Build 10240, Build 10586 & Windows 10 Anniversary Update Build 14393 (X86)32 bit & (X64)64 bit Systems. Click on the theme you want to apply from Control Panel’s Personalization menu. You can find your build by pressing Win + R and typing winver into the command line.ĥ. Copy theme files into “C:/Windows/Resources/Themes.” If the file contains themes for multiple builds of Windows 10, make sure you’re using the right one. Find themes on websites like DeviantArt.Ĥ.

Download and install UltraUXThemePatcher (no longer available).ģ.

A restore point is good, but an image backup is even better.Ģ. Make a backup! Using a theme that doesn’t match can nuke your system, and there’s a non-negligible chance of that happening. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also patch your system to allow for the installation of non-Microsoft themes.ġ. For more on how to use this area, check out our guide on creating your own Windows 10 themes. Here you can select a new theme from the pane on the left or make your own adjustments to the existing one – like changing the font style, background and colors. Just right-click an empty space on the desktop background and click “Personalize.” You can also apply themes from the Personalization menu. Once the theme has downloaded, double-click on the downloaded “.themepack” file to add the theme to your theme library and immediately apply it. Download the desired theme from the Microsoft website.Ģ. If you want to install one of Microsoft’s themes, it’s very straightforward.ġ. We’ll first need to loosen Microsoft’s restrictions on theme installations. Non-Microsoft themes can’t be installed by default, however.

However, the most interesting themes are available on sites like DeviantArt where independent designers create their own packs. Microsoft actually makes quite a few available from their own website. Once you learn how to install your own themes, make sure to check out our list of the best Windows 10 themes. Whether you want to stick to the safety of Microsoft’s official online theme collection, or peruse some of the incredibly creative Windows 10 themes at DeviantArt, we’ll show you how to install custom Windows 10 themes, along with all the necessary precautions.

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