There is another tool called UxStyle which we’d recommend because it allows you to install third-party themes but does not make any changes to system files. With each new release though, the company makes a few changes to the Theme engine which means for every update, you’ll need a new version of UltraUXThemePatcher to support it. A popular tool called UltraUXThemePatcher bypasses this restriction and allows third-party themes to make changes to your system.

Windows does not support third-party themes and you’ll need Microsoft signed themes (visual styles) available on their website. This is why perhaps these supposed “themes” are aptly called visual styles. It only lets you change the wallpapers and the color of certain Window elements. Windows does have a Themes feature, by the way, but for years now it has been the same. Let’s see how you can apply custom themes on Windows 10 using UltraUXThemePatcher and UXStyle. Installing third-party themes requires modifying some core system files that can break your PC in case things go south.

As a result, there is no lack of third-party developer support and even with the restrictions, Windows can be quite customizable, provided you’re willing to take risks. Fortunately, unlike Mac, Windows is kinda popular. This also means you’d have to be dependent on the company to provide features such as themes. This gives Microsoft greater control over the user experience which is essential for Microsoft. Microsoft’s Windows is a pretty closed affair meaning it’s not an open-sourced software like Linux based operating systems.

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