Windows 11 ships with a pretty great wallpaper and theme by default. You get the classic Windows wallpaper, and the choice of either the Dark or Light mode in the Windows settings. The wallpaper is vibrant as is, providing a splash of light, but a great way to spice up the look of Windows 11 and give your laptop or PC a new feel is by applying new themes. There’s a wide variety of preset themes you can choose from, both Microsoft first-party themes and third-party themes alike. Some of the themes will cost money, but the majority of them will be free.
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How to install new themes on Windows 11
To install themes on Windows 11, you’ll need to visit the Settings app and change it there. Otherwise, an easier way would be to right-click on your desktop and select Personalize.
- Open your Settings menu.
- Open the Personalization tab.
- Click on Themes.
- Click on the Browse Themes option, and you’ll be redirected to the Microsoft store.
- You’ll see a collection of different themes available.
- Click the theme you want to install, then choose Get.
- Click on the open button in the Microsoft Store or go back to the Settings menu and enable the new theme.
- With your new theme enabled, you can exit the window, and you should have new wallpapers and theme colors.
Try out new themes on Windows 11
And that’s it! You now have a new theme applied in Windows 11. After exiting your settings menu, your desktop should look a lot different now. It will probably include changes to the desktop wallpaper, the colors you see on your Taskbar and Start Menu, and even the title bar in system apps. One of the most popular themes at XDA is the Earth From Above theme, as it has stunning images of planet Earth from space.
Themes from the Microsoft Store are just one way to customize Windows, though. There are many other great ways you can customize your Windows 11 PC, too, like tweaking the Start Menu, using an app that adds more theme options like Windows Blinds, and so much more. We hope you’ll find some new ways to enjoy making the most of your computing experience!