Enable dark theme for system and apps

AppearanceAll Windows 10/11 versionsRevertible

This will set the app and system theme to dark mode.

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Enable dark theme for system and appsRegistry

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00


[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize]

"AppsUseLightTheme"=dword:00000000
"SystemUsesLightTheme"=dword:00000000

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Disable light theme for system and appsRegistry

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00


[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize]

"AppsUseLightTheme"=dword:00000001
"SystemUsesLightTheme"=dword:00000001

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