How to Change Theme on Windows 11 or 10?

Talking about Windows 11, you will find six beautiful themes pre-installed on your system: Windows (light), Windows (dark), Glow, Captured Motion, Sunrise, and Flow. The number of wallpapers depends on the themes. For example, the light and dark themes include only one wallpaper, while other themes include four wallpapers each. Now irrespective of the version, the Windows system comes with the light theme set by default. However, it will switch to dark mode if you apply the same.

The light theme, for some users, may seem pretty basic. If this is the case with you, there is an option to change the theme and choose one from the options available in the settings app. However, if you don’t like any of those themes, you can get new ones downloaded from the Microsoft Store or some other third-party applications.

You can use several ways to change the theme on your Windows system. The Settings app, File Explorer and even the classic Control Panel are a few. This risewindows article will guide you through how to use all these and get your system personalized to fit your preference.

How to Change Windows 11 Theme via Settings app?

You have two different ways to change the theme from two other places.

First Way

Step 1: First, go to the desktop, right-click on the blank area and then go to the Personalize option to access the Settings > Personalization page.

Step 2: Find the Themes option on the right side pane.

Step 3: You will find in front of you all the default themes with Windows 11 that you can get from the Microsoft Store. Select the theme that you want to apply.

Once you have clicked on a theme, it will immediately be applied to your system.

Second Way

Step 1: First, go to the desktop, right-click on the blank area and then go to the Personalize option to access the Settings > Personalization page.

Step 2: Select the theme you want to use from the right side pane. Here you will find the six recently used themes.

How to Change Windows 11 or Theme through Control Panel?

You can also use the Control Panel if changing the Theme on your computer is more convenient. Although the good old Personalization is not available on the Control Panel anymore, you can use the following steps to find it.

Step 1: Open the Run dialog box by simultaneously pressing Windows + R keys on your keyboard.

Step 2: Copy and paste the following shell command in the Rundialog box and press Enter.

shell:::{ED834ED6-4B5A-4bfe-8F11-A626DCB6A921}

Step 3: A list of all the available themes will appear on your screen. You can choose any one of them according to your preference.

How to Download and Install Themes on Windows 11 or 10 from Microsoft Store?

If you do not like the available options of themes, you can get more of them downloaded from the Microsoft Store, and that too for free. Go to the desktop and find the Microsoft Store icon on the taskbar. As it opens, search for Windows Themes. Click on any theme that you love to use. Then click on the Get button. Click on the Install button. Finally, click the Apply button.

How to Change Windows 10 Theme via Settings app?

Use the following steps to change the Windows 10 theme using the Settings app:-

Step 1: First, go to the desktop, right-click on the blank area and then go to the Personalize option to access the Settings > Personalization page.

Step 2: Look for the Themes option on the left side pane.

Step 3: On your screen, you will find the list of all the default themes that come with Windows 11 and the ones you downloaded from the Microsoft Store.

Once you have clicked on a theme, it will immediately be applied to your system. You won’t have to reboot your computer.

That is it.

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