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Enable dark theme in File Explorer for a more comfortable viewing experience.

Enable dark theme in File Explorer for a more comfortable viewing experience.

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axsthetiic
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10-06-2016, 09:55 AM
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Hi, I've been using Dark Mode since its release in Windows 10. I think it started years ago after upgrading from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 and doing a clean install. I was curious why Microsoft kept the white background in File Explorer while others didn't. After the October Windows update, I tried again and found out it might not work for me. Any advice?
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axsthetiic
10-06-2016, 09:55 AM #1

Hi, I've been using Dark Mode since its release in Windows 10. I think it started years ago after upgrading from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 and doing a clean install. I was curious why Microsoft kept the white background in File Explorer while others didn't. After the October Windows update, I tried again and found out it might not work for me. Any advice?

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10-20-2016, 03:37 PM
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The update introduced Dark Mode in File Explorer for Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018). Prior versions lacked this feature. It adds the open and save dialog but removes others like file copy/merge/conflict boxes, message boxes, folder selection, old Control Panel, Security & Maintenance panel, etc.
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DominoCraft_
10-20-2016, 03:37 PM #2

The update introduced Dark Mode in File Explorer for Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018). Prior versions lacked this feature. It adds the open and save dialog but removes others like file copy/merge/conflict boxes, message boxes, folder selection, old Control Panel, Security & Maintenance panel, etc.

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nini0212
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10-29-2016, 11:31 AM
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He seems to suggest the explorer remains clear even in dark mode. I share that view too. No confirmation on whether dark mode was officially added for Explorer.
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nini0212
10-29-2016, 11:31 AM #3

He seems to suggest the explorer remains clear even in dark mode. I share that view too. No confirmation on whether dark mode was officially added for Explorer.

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10-29-2016, 08:22 PM
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Ah! OK. If that is the case, then yes you need the October 2018 Update, which has been delayed. You can read more on it here:
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Eliazz
10-29-2016, 08:22 PM #4

Ah! OK. If that is the case, then yes you need the October 2018 Update, which has been delayed. You can read more on it here:

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puffyshadow8
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10-30-2016, 05:26 AM
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Hey there, friend. I get it—confused about the updates and versions. It seems you were expecting something from October but got 1803 instead. Good to know you checked the screenshots of people using Win10 with dark mode in their file explorer. Thanks for the update!
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puffyshadow8
10-30-2016, 05:26 AM #5

Hey there, friend. I get it—confused about the updates and versions. It seems you were expecting something from October but got 1803 instead. Good to know you checked the screenshots of people using Win10 with dark mode in their file explorer. Thanks for the update!

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10-30-2016, 02:10 PM
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Hey! No worries, yes. Those who have it are part of the Windows Insiders program, or they got the update before it was pulled out soon after because of a critical problem (data loss) on certain system setups. Microsoft is handling it. We might see this week or next, that’s what I’m hoping for. Keep waiting.
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LucarioL
10-30-2016, 02:10 PM #6

Hey! No worries, yes. Those who have it are part of the Windows Insiders program, or they got the update before it was pulled out soon after because of a critical problem (data loss) on certain system setups. Microsoft is handling it. We might see this week or next, that’s what I’m hoping for. Keep waiting.

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