Once downloaded, click 'Apply' to set the new theme active (1).Īlternatively, you can also select the new theme through the personalization settings, as described above (1). Click 'Install' to download and install the theme (2). This includes a bigger preview and various details (1). If you found one you like, click it (1) to display additional information. Click 'Get more themes in Microsoft Store' to access the affected section in the store (1).įeel free to browse through the various available themes. Getting additional themes from Microsoft StoreĪside from the built-in themes, Microsoft provides additional themes through Microsoft Store. That's it, no need for any additional actions. Themes also affect the tiles present in the start menu (3). Additionally available designs are listed at the bottom (3).Ĭlick one of the themes (1) to apply it to your desktop, modifying background image, colors, sounds and mouse pointer in the process (2). The preview at the top displays the currently used design, 'Windows' in my case (2). Windows logo > Settings > Personalization (1), right-click the desktop and select 'Personalize' (2). Instead of taking the long way round, i.e.

Theme packs include images, colors and sounds that help you personalize your experience and Microsoft provides numerous of them for free. Windows 10 allows you to switch to a different theme pack and thereby alter the look and feel of the OS.