When it comes to personalizing your computer experience, Microsoft’s Windows has always been at the forefront, offering users myriad ways to tailor their desktop’s appearance. With the introduction of Windows 11, this tradition continues. Right out of the box, Windows 11 provides you with six captivating themes: Windows (light), Windows (dark), Glow, Captured Motion, Sunrise, and Flow. These themes are not just about the aesthetic; they come with varying numbers of wallpapers, allowing for more dynamism in customization. For instance, while the light and dark themes feature a single wallpaper, others boast a collection of four unique designs. By default, every Windows system, regardless of its version, boots up with the light theme. Yet, if you’ve transitioned your settings to dark mode in the past, Windows 11 will remember and set it accordingly.
Although the light theme’s simplicity and elegance appeal to many, some users might find it too vanilla for their taste. If you’re among them, fret not. Windows 11 offers the flexibility to swap out the default theme for any of the other in-built ones. And if you’re yearning for something entirely different, the Microsoft Store, along with various third-party platforms, houses a plethora of themes waiting to be explored. To assist in this customization journey, risewindows has crafted this guide, delving into multiple avenues – from the Settings app to the classic Control Panel – to help you revamp your Windows 11 or 10 theme and make it truly yours.
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 and click on it.
Step 3: You will find all the default themes with Windows 11 that you can get from the Microsoft Store. Select a 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 Theme through the 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 the Windows + R keys on your keyboard.
Step 2: Copy and paste the following shell command in the Run dialog 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 select 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.
Conclusion
Microsoft’s Windows 11 and 10 offer a diverse array of themes to cater to the aesthetic preferences of every user. Windows 11, with its pre-installed themes and additional offerings on the Microsoft Store, ensures that users can easily customize their desktop appearance. Whether you choose to change your theme through the Settings app, the classic Control Panel, or by downloading new themes from the Microsoft Store, the process is straightforward and user-friendly. So, delve into the customization options and make your Windows truly reflective of your personal style.
