9 Ways to Change Themes On Windows 11
Windows has inbuilt support for themes in customization settings. While Microsoft doesn’t officially make any new themes as it did before, plenty of options are available on Microsoft Store. If you aren’t satisfied with them, you can also try third-party themes.
Microsoft moved many Control Panel options to the Settings app. So, you need to head over to the Personalization options in the Settings app to apply a new theme. But, do you know that you can do it using multiple other methods? Here’s how:
1. Using the Desktop Context Menu
The desktop context menu is the most preferred method to change desktop wallpaper and themes in Windows OS. Windows 11 retains that option in the context menu, and we hope that it doesn’t go away. Here’s how to change the theme using the Desktop context menu:
2. Using the Settings App
Since the desktop context menu redirects you to the Settings app, you can directly open it and change the system theme. Here’s how:
3. Using the Old Control Panel Personalization Utility
The older version of Windows OS had a control panel personalization utility, using which you could change the themes, color schemes, and wallpapers. Microsoft hid this option in Windows 11, but you’re able to still access it using the run command box. Here’s how:
4. Using the Run Command Box
You can even skip the hassle to go through layers of the Settings app and can directly launch the theme settings using the Run command box. Here’s how:
5. Using File Explorer
All the installed themes on your Windows 11 system reside in the Windows AppData folder. you’re able to access the folder using File Explorer and then apply any theme on your system. Here’s how:
6. Using CMD
you’re able to change the theme in Windows 11 using the command prompt. All you need to do is enter the location of the theme and run it. Repeat the following steps:
7. Using a Shortcut
You can apply your favorite theme by creating a shortcut on the desktop. That way, you won’t have to launch the File Explorer or Settings app to change the theme. Here’s how to do it:
8. Using PowerShell
Like CMD, you could access the theme files from PowerShell and change the theme. Repeat the following steps:
9. Using a Batch File
You can create a batch file and run it every time someone changes your preferred theme. Moreover, you can place it on the desktop to quickly switch to a theme. Here’s how to do it:
Change Your Windows 11 Themes Like a Pro
Windows 11 stores themes in multiple locations. The simplest way to change the theme is by using the Settings app. But if you want to keep the mouse clicks to a minimum, creating the shortcut of a theme file or running a batch script is better. If you aren’t afraid of the Terminal, the command prompt and PowerShell methods also work like a charm.
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