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"Home Screen" Windows 10 borrowed some elements from previous versions of the OS. With Windows 7, the usual list was taken, and with Windows 8, live tiles were taken. The user can easily change the appearance of the menu "Start" built-in tools or special programs.

This article will look at some applications that change the appearance "Home screen", and will also describe how to do this without unnecessary software.

Method 1: StartIsBack++

StartIsBack++ is a paid program that has many configuration tools. Opening "Desktop" occurs without the Metro interface. Before installation, it is advisable to create a “Restore Point”.

Method 2: Start Menu X

The Start Menu X program positions itself as a much more convenient and improved menu. There are paid and free versions of the software. Next we will look at Start Menu X PRO.

Method 3: Classic Shell

Classic Shell, like previous programs, changes the appearance of the menu "Start". Consists of three components: Classic Start Menu (for the menu "Start"), Classic Explorer (changes the toolbar "Conductor"), Classic IE (also changes the toolbar, but for the standard Internet Explorer browser. Another advantage of Classic Shell is that the software is completely free.

Method 4: Standard Windows 10 Tools

The developers have provided built-in tools for changing the appearance "Home screen".

Windows 10 provides the user with a wide range of options for personalizing the appearance of the OS. You can download and install design options either directly from the official Microsoft store or using various third-party utilities. Themes include wallpaper, system sounds, mouse pointers, and a variety of color schemes. Let's look at how to change themes in Windows 10 in order to make the system design unique and as convenient as possible. In addition, we’ll figure out how to delete unnecessary topics and create your own.

Windows offers the user a powerful set of tools for customizing the appearance of the system. Let's take a step-by-step look at the process of using built-in themes and downloading additional ones from the official Microsoft store:

To go to the personalization settings, open the menu and click on the gear symbol leading to the OS parameters:

In the window that opens, select the block:

You can also get here by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting “:

In both cases, a window for customizing the appearance of the system will open. In the left menu, select the item. Going a little lower, you can see several themes pre-installed in the system available for selection (classic is also available). If none of them are suitable, go to the official store to download others:

As you can see in the image above, there are very few pre-installed themes, so let's go to the store. It contains a rich set of all kinds of designs for Windows 10 with automatic installation (from nature and architecture to anime), which are absolutely free. We browse the store and select the desired theme or enter its name in the search bar:

After downloading, the selected option will automatically become available for use and will be among the preinstalled ones.

Windows 10 allows you not only to use built-in themes, but also to create your own. Let's look at how to create a unique version of the appearance of the OS.

Create your own version

To create your own unique theme, we also go to the point in personalization. The system allows you to assign your own background image, change the color scheme, set up sound themes for various actions and select the most suitable mouse cursor:

Let's go through these points:

Background. Selecting wallpaper for your desktop. You can set a single photo, a slideshow of images, or a solid fill of one color:

You can also change the position of the selected photo - stretch it to fill the entire screen, set it in the center, keep the standard image size, etc.:

Colors. Select the color scheme that will be applied to the tiles in the launch:

Sounds. We use the built-in ones or, if desired, download our own:

Mouse cursor. Select one of the cursors provided by the system or leave the standard one:

Save the changes by clicking the button:

It is possible that the built-in tools for changing the design of the system are not enough, and free themes from the store do not satisfy all needs and are too standardized. In order to download third-party themes from other users, you need to unlock this feature. The UltraUXThemePatcher utility can help you do this.

Using UltraUXThemePatcher

Windows 10 developers initially prohibited the use of third-party themes that were not on the list of preinstalled ones or in the official store. The implementation of this feature is hampered by several files in the system folder. It is to bypass them that the UltraUXThemePatcher utility was developed - a kind of program for installing themes.

Thanks to this tool, the user does not need to manually search for obstructing files. The application detects them automatically. The utility is absolutely free and does not require additional permissions. It automatically detects the possibility of “patching” interfering files on a specific version of the system, which allows you to avoid unwanted problems. The user only needs to allow the program to make changes and restart the computer or laptop after the procedure.

It should be clarified that UltraUXThemePatcher does not have its own graphical interface. The application is compatible with Windows x32 Bit and x64 Bit, is installed once and does not require restarting. In other words, this is a one-time tool that gives the user the opportunity to use third-party themes. The sequence of actions for working with the utility will look like this:

Download the application and open the downloaded file. In the window that opens, click on « Next":

We accept the terms of the user agreement and click on "Next" :

Click on the button « I"Agree":

The utility provides information about the system installed on the PC and the status of files to be changed. Status « notpatched" means that the files have not yet been modified. In this case, to continue the operation, click on « :

The process takes literally a few seconds, and during its execution the command line window will appear and disappear. At the end of the operation, the program will notify you that you must restart the computer for the changes to take effect. Agree by clicking the button « Next":

The utility will offer to immediately restart the computer or postpone this operation. Select the desired item and click on « :

The files have been patched. After restarting the PC, you can begin installing third-party themes (their uniqueness is that they are extremely different from the classic ones - for example, they may contain transparent elements). How to install a theme? To do this, download the required one and transfer the files from the archive to the following path:

From:/Windows/Recourses/Themes

Go to personalization (through the options in the Start menu or by right-clicking on the screen and selecting ) and go down to the list of preinstalled themes. Among them will be the one that was just added. To install this theme, simply click on it. The system will apply the new design automatically:

Using the UltraUXThemePatcher utility, you can quickly and easily unlock the ability to install third-party themes on Windows 10. All custom options (may even contain live wallpapers) located on the Internet (you can find them, for example, by request "topics forWindows 10"), will be easily applied using this method.

You just need to take into account that the theme must be supported by the version of Windows 10 installed on the computer. Most often, themes are developed for the following versions - Anniversary (1607) and Creators Update (1703). Usually the author of the design leaves information about compatibility.

You can check your Windows 10 version by following these simple steps:

Press the Win + R key combination on your keyboard to open the Run window:

We write the command « and press “OK” or Enter:

All information will be provided in the window that opens:

The utility will automatically create a system restore point so that you can return it to its previous state if any problems arise.

Let's look at how to delete unnecessary topics when too many of them have accumulated.

How to remove themes in Windows 10

Each user strives to choose the best design for himself, trying many different options. In this regard, a huge number of unnecessary files accumulate on the disk that need to be deleted. Let's figure out how to do this. There are two options:

If the theme was downloaded from a third-party site, then only deleting it through the system parameters will help. Let's move on to personalization (the sequence of actions was described above). Right-click on the unnecessary topic and click on:

This design will be removed from the list of available ones without further confirmation. The theme files will also be automatically deleted from the system disk:

If the theme was downloaded from the official store, then you can remove it through the list of installed programs and components. Open through the menu:

Select a block:

We find the topic in the built list of installed programs and delete it like any other application. You can find a topic among others by name using the search bar:

This concludes our consideration of ways to change the appearance of the system.

Results and comments

If the built-in standard themes from the store are enough for you, then there is no need to use additional utilities - the official store has a huge number of options. If standard themes are not enough, then you should try UltraUXThemePatcher - the utility maximizes the possibilities of changing the design of Windows 10, allowing you to use third-party options for the appearance of the system.

Video instruction

Below you will find a video in which we show the process of installing third-party themes on Windows 10.

As in previous versions of operating systems, Microsoft limits the number of desktop themes in Windows 10. However, this does not mean that it is impossible to change or add a different theme. There are several ways to do this.

Methods to install and change the theme in Windows 10

If you don't like the classic Windows 10 desktop theme, to change it or install a new one, you should follow these steps.

Click “Start”, “Settings” and select “Personalization”.

Go to the “Themes” section, and then select “Theme Options”.

A control panel window will open with a list of available themes for design.

Select the theme you like and double-click to install it. If you click on the "More themes on the Internet" link, a Microsoft page with new themes will open. Among them you can choose the popular “Star Wars”, “Marvel”, “Aero” and others.

Download the “Star Wars” theme or any other and launch it on the PC. Go to the control panel and click “Save Theme”, giving it a name.

If you were unable to install the desired theme, you need to try adding pictures to the desired folder.

Themes in Windows 10 are stored in the “Themes” folder, which is located on the C drive in the “Windows” and “Resources” folders.

This is where the classic Aero themes are mostly stored. You need to download new themes here, restart your computer and try installing them again.

For those who like a dark theme, you can resort to editing the registry. To do this, perform the following steps:

Press “Win+R” and enter “regedit”.

We make a copy of the registry. In case of incorrect editing, the registry can be restored.
Go to the branch “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE”, “SOFTWARE”, “Microsoft”, “Windows”, “CurrentVersion”, “Themes”, “Personalize”. If you do not have a “Personalize” section, you will need to create it yourself.

Next, right-click on the “Personalize” section and create a “32-bit DWORD Value.” Let's call it "AppsUseLightTheme".

We assign the value “0” to the created parameter.
We log out of the system. Only after you log in again will the dark theme be activated.

Any themes for Windows 10 can be installed this way.

For information on how else you can change and install the theme for Windows 10, watch the video:

Many users were dissatisfied with the appearance of the radically new Start menu in Windows 8 and in the new version of the operating system, Microsoft decided to listen to the demands of millions of users from around the world and gave them a choice: use the full-screen Start menu or install the classic version familiar to users Windows 7 and older versions of the operating system. Are you new to Windows 10? Here are instructions for changing the appearance of the Start menu in Windows 10.

The traditional Start menu, installed by default in Windows 10.

By default, Windows 10 comes with the classic design, which looks like a combination of the Start menu from Windows 7 and Windows 8. On the left side, you will find a list of frequently used applications and recently added ones, as well as a button that will open you a list of all installed applications. The right side of the menu displays all of your apps' pinned tiles, just like Windows 8.

The Start menu personalization window in Computer Settings.

If you prefer full-screen display mode or just want to try an alternative interface, you can change it as follows:

Full screen Start mode in Windows 10.

This will switch the Start menu to full-screen mode, similar to Windows 8. Note that in this case, the computer's power key will appear at the bottom left, along with the all applications button. A list of installed apps will open in the sidebar, and a button in the top left corner will take you to a panel with frequently used apps and four links to File Explorer, PC Settings, All Apps, and Power Management.

How do I turn off frequently used and recently added apps from showing in the Start menu?

Alternative Start Menu from Stardock.

Bonus.

Of course, no one has canceled third-party applications with which you can change the appearance of the Start menu. If you're still unhappy with the way Microsoft has changed the menu, you can install the classic option, which will look exactly the same as what is used in Windows 7. Please note that you need to use third-party applications for this. Stardock provide a great app called Start10 for just such purposes.

Hello dear readers of the blog site. The article below will show you one of the ways to install a theme on Windows 10 . By following a few simple steps you can make your computer brighter!

Brief instructions:

Install the patch using the program " UltraUX Theme Patcher 3+". You can download it from this link
Install and then configure the program" OldNewExplorer". It is designed to hide and show individual panels in Explorer. And you can download it
Copy the desired theme to " C:/Windows/Resources/Themes/"
Select it in the "Personalization" panel.

Detailed installation instructions without patch:

The new operating system offers the user a significant set of tools for personalization. However, to make your computer truly unique, follow a few simple steps:

To enable a pre-installed theme, use " Options". RMB on the desktop will open " Personalization". In the application " Options".

Here you can customize the desktop image, as well as the transparency of interface elements.

Important! Windows 10 themes are stored in the Themes folder.

Important! Themes pre-installed in Windows 10 cannot be deleted because... they are protected.

Installation

If you don’t like any of the proposed options for interface design, you can download and install new themes.

RMB from the menu Start V Control panels turn on the small icons and " Personalization". Next click on " Other topics from the Internet».
The official Microsoft website will open with different design options.
Select the most suitable option and click " Download theme".
Run the file downloaded from the Internet and after installing it, “ Personalization» changing theme in Windows 10.
Find a suitable design option for your OS from a third-party creator and download it to your computer.

Good to know! All themes are in archives, for this reason it is better to create a folder with the appropriate name for each of them.

Unpack the archive into a folder and copy the files that appear to the directory Themes where are standard Windows 10 themes.
You can enable the new OS design in the same window where the standard themes are located.

The user may be able to customize the Windows 10 OS interface at his own discretion. It can turn standard themes on and off, download new ones from the Microsoft website or third-party developers, and use the dark version for design. All changes are made in the menu " Personalization».