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Themes are a quick and simple way to Install New Desktop Themes in Windows 11/10. A theme is a collection of different background images, an accent color, customized mouse pointers, and occasionally sounds.
The “Current theme” setting displays the title of the current theme. Click this button to reveal and hide the list of accessible saved themes. Click the theme you want to use in the expanded settings button’s list to apply a saved theme.
To access the “Desktop Icon Settings” dialog box in Windows 11, click the “Desktop icon settings” button in the “Related settings” section of the “Themes” settings page. Check or uncheck the names of the icons in the “Desktop icons” section of the dialog box to select which desktop icons to display or hide.
How to install official themes
Before Windows 8, there really wasn’t a way to formally install new themes, but that changed with the launch of the Microsoft Store.
- Visit the Microsoft Store‘s themes category
- If you want to install one,
- simply click on a theme in the section and select “Get” to start the installation process.
- To give your PC a new look, go to Settings > Personalization > Themes. It will appear alongside the current themes.
Finding one you like, though, is almost like finding a needle in a haystack because the store isn’t the best at showing how a theme can look across the entire PC and has a clumsy user interface.
Best Windows 11 Themes
Nemo Skin
Concept art for Microsoft’s Windows XP replacement, code-named Longhorn, from 2003 showed how the company planned to completely reimagine the user interface. Although it didn’t work out, this theme looks very similar to that vision, with shades of dark blue and green used throughout as a great contrast to add sophistication to the user interface.
XP Themes
The Windows 10 themes from Windows XP. Some of these were once only accessible through specific Windows XP versions, with the Royale theme serving as a particularly fond throwback to that year.
The two key components here are the taskbar and color scheme, which can be easily incorporated into Windows 10 as it is today. The themes all function here, even in 2022 with the most recent 20H2 update for Windows 10. Royale looks especially great with its almost fluorescent blue and green colors, while Zune brings a great combination of black and orange to the desktop.
Simplify Orange Blue
gives the user interface a warm gradient while flattening it so that it resembles a Windows XP theme that has been updated. When using File Explorer, everything appears more organized and spotless because it has been optimized for 4K displays. Although the theme does cost $2.99 (roughly £2 or $4 AUS), your PC will benefit from a very sophisticated theme with a rich color scheme.
FAQ
How do I enable new Themes in Windows 11?
- Press Win + I on your keyboard to open the System Settings window.
- In the left pane, you will find a tab named Personalization.
- Go to the right side of the screen, then select Themes.
- Select the theme you prefer for your device, and it will be applied.
Why can’t i set different backgrounds Windows 11?
- Press the Windows + I keys on your keyboard.
- Select Personalization and then select Background.
- Click on Picture from the Personalize your background list.
- Select Browse Photos and click on the image you want to use as your desktop background.
Can you change desktop background on Windows 11?
Select Start > Settings > Personalization. The preview window gives you a sneak peek of your changes as you make them. In Background, you can select a picture or solid color, or create a slideshow of pictures.
How do I change my desktop layout from Windows 11 to Windows 10?
- Click Start and then click Settings.
- In the navigation pane on the left, click Personalization.
- In the Personalization settings, click Taskbar.
- Click Taskbar behaviors.
- To the right of Taskbar alignment, click Center and, in the drop-down menu, choose Left.