How to Fix Windows Stuck in Dark Mode [Solved]

Most Windows users find it comfortable to use dark mode themes while operating Windows systems. It's a coincidence that they might want to switch the system to light mode while they're using it during the day.

Recently, it has been noticed that many users are unable to change dark mode on their systems, Windows is very stuck in dark mode and cannot change to light or other themes.

This problem is frustrating for users. Reasons for this may include automatic dark mode settings, Windows Explorer hangs, registry file modifications, etc.

We researched the potential causes of this issue and came up with a set of fixes that are sure to fix it. Please continue reading this article to learn more.

Fix 1 – Restart Windows Explorer

Due to possible system lags in Windows Explorer, sometimes the theme cannot be applied. Restarting Windows Explorer may resolve this issue.

Step 1: Fully press the Ctrl Shift Esc keys on your keyboard to open the Task Manager application.

Step 2: Once it appears, go to the "Processes" tab.

Step 3: Then under Windows Processes you will find the Windows Explorer application.

Step 4: Just right-click on WindowsExplorer and select the Restart option from its context menu as shown in the screen below As shown in the screenshot.

#Step 5: Don’t worry if the screen flickers for a moment, it will come back.

Step 6: Once completed, close the Task Manager window.

Fix 2 – Disable Third-Party Applications

Usually, many users download various applications to change the appearance of the desktop or system settings. Among the many applications, there are some designed to change or set the theme of your system.

These third-party apps for changing themes also include different features. One of these features is called Auto Dark Mode, and when enabled, it always ensures that the system's theme is always set to dark, and users won't be able to change it through the system's Settings app.

So we need users to open these apps and then disable a feature called Auto Dark Mode. If the problem persists, we recommend that you uninstall that particular application and try changing the theme after restarting your system.

Fix 3 – Check your local Group Policy settings

Often organizations change Group Policy settings on corporate laptops. Please follow the steps explained below to make changes, assuming you have enabled the setting called "Prevent theme changes."

Step 1: Open the Run Console on your system by pressing the Windows R keys simultaneously.

Step 2: Then enter gpedit.msc in the text box and press Enter.

Step 3: This will open the Local Group Policy Editor on the system.

Step 4: Navigate to the Personalization folder using the path given below.

用户配置 > 管理模板 > 控制面板 > 个性化

Step 5: Now after selecting the Personalization folder on the left side of the Group Policy Editor, double click on Prevent changing theme settings on the right side to open its configuration window.

Step 6: Next, select the

Not Configured option and click Apply and OK .

Step 7: Once this is done, repeat the same process to change the settings mentioned below.

• Prevent changes to color schemes
• Prevent changes to colors and appearance
• Localize specific themes
• Force a specific visual style file or force Windows Classic

Step 8: Once you have completed changing all settings above, close the editor window and restart the system once to apply these changes.

Fix 4 – Change Contrast Theme Settings

There is a feature called High Contrast Mode Theme available on your system that enables contrast theme settings. Try changing the Contrast theme setting from System to None to see if that helps resolve the issue.

Step 1: Press the

Windows U keys simultaneously to open the Accessibility page on the system.

Step 2: On the Accessibility page, click on the

Contrast theme option at the bottom as shown below.

第 3 步：现在单击对比度主题的下拉选项。

第 4 步：从下拉菜单中选择无选项，如下面的屏幕截图所示。

第 5 步：完成后，单击应用并关闭对比度主题页面。

第 6 步：现在重新启动系统一次，看看是否有帮助。

修复 5 – 使用注册表编辑器编辑注册表文件

在我们继续之前，我们要求我们的用户将注册表文件导出到他们的系统上，以便将来在编辑注册表文件时出现问题时将其恢复。这份文件非常重要，并且对系统的正常运行至关重要，任何错误都必须避免。

步骤 1：同时按Windows + R键打开运行控制台。

步骤 2：在运行中键入regedit ，然后按Enter。

第 3 步：通过单击是接受 UAC 提示以继续。

第 4 步：现在清除地址栏并在其中键入以下路径，然后按Enter键。

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize

第 5 步：到达注册表项Personalize 后，在右侧您会发现许多 DWORD 值。

第 6步：双击AppsUseLightTheme DWORD 值以打开其编辑窗口。

第 7 步：在数值数据文本框中输入0 ，然后单击确定。

第 8 步：现在对ColorPrevalence、EnableTransparency和SystemUsesLightTheme DWORD 值执行相同操作，将其值更改为 0。

第 9 步：完成后，关闭编辑器并重新启动系统。

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