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Windows 8 Change Desktop Theme on Windows 8/8.1

How to Change Desktop Theme on Windows 8/8.1

By Jennifer | Last Updated

As it is known, the default desktop theme of Windows 8 computer is a picture of daisy flower (as shown in the following photo), and many people are fond of it because of its simplicity and freshness.

desktop theme of daisy flower

Even so, as time passes by, some users are tired of this desktop theme and are inclined to have it replaced by another theme. And that is why this article will describe how to change desktop theme in Windows 8/8.1 computer in the content below.

Video guide on how to change desktop theme on Windows 8:

Method 1: Change desktop theme through Search bar.

Step 1: Open Search bar with the composite key of Windows key+F, enter theme in the empty box and tap Settings.

choose settings

Step 2: From the search results, choose Change the theme to move on.

select Change the theme

Step 3: As the Personalization window pops up, choose a theme from Windows Default Themes and High Contrast Themes, as the following picture shows.

select a theme from the list

Step 4: Click the close button to exit the Personalization window when the theme has been altered.

tap close button

Method 2: Modify desktop theme in Settings.

Step 1: After entering the desktop, press Windows key+C to open Charms Menu, and select Settings in it.

select settings in charms menu

Step 2: Choose Personalization in Settings panel.

choose personalization in settings

Step 3: Select a theme from the theme list, and click close button on the top right corner to turn off the window.

choose a theme

Method 3: Change desktop theme in Control Panel.

Step 1: Open Quick Access Menu by pressing Windows key and X key simultaneously, and choose Control Panel to open it.

choose control panel

Step 2: In the Control Panel, click Change the theme under Appearance and Personalization.

choose change the theme

Step 3: Choose a theme from the themes listed and press Alt+F4 to close the Control Panel window.

select a theme

All in all, these ways help you to speedily change desktop theme on Windows 8 computer, and they are also applicable to achieve the same aim in Windows 8.1 computer.

Tips: Suppose you would like to prevent changing theme, you can learn the concrete method illustrated in Prevent Changing Theme in Windows 8/8.1 Computer.

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