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Activate dark mode in Windows 10, 11, 12 via registry!


The registry hack to disable and enable Dark Theme or dark mode in MS Windows 10, 11, 12 and MS Server 2022, 2025 is very popular!




Everyone probably knows how easy it is to activate ►  Dark Mode under Windows 11 or ►  Dark Theme under MS Windows 10 , but you can also do it with a small registry script! It's not a hidden registry or secret setting, this is just a plain entry that enables dark mode/theme on Windows.

 
Contents:

1.) ... The registry scripts for dark mode!
2.) ... Downloading the handy dark mode scripts!
3.) ... Using the dark mode scripts under MS Windows!
4.) ... What should I watch out for in dark mode? 




1.) The registry scripts for dark mode!

Dark-Mode-On.reg

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize]
"AppsUseLightTheme"=dword:00000000



Dark-Mode-Off.reg

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize]
"AppsUseLightTheme"=dword:00000000




2.) Downloading the handy dark mode scripts!

If you don't want to create the registry scripts for the dark mode yourself, you can download them directly here

Download: ►►  Dark-Mode-On-Off.zip

Now you can use the scripts directly

Dark-Mode-On.reg  << Activate dark mode 

Dark-Mode-Off.reg  << Disable dark mode 

Tip: ►►  Open the download folder on Windows


(Image-1) Activate dark mode in Windows 11 or 10 via registry!
Activate dark mode in Windows 11 or 10 via registry!

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3.) Using the dark mode scripts under MS Windows!

Create the two files, for example on the desktop, and enable or disable dark mode on Windows 11 or 10 with a simple double click!

You can also save the files somewhere, and create shortcuts to place it in Windows 11 / 10 Start for example!  

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(Image-2) Activate dark mode from Desktop!
Activate dark mode from Desktop!

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4.) What should I consider when using dark mode? 


Nothing major to note about dark mode on MS Windows OS other than that it's pretty dark. If you experience depression, headaches or dizziness, you may not want to use dark mode on Windows 11 or MS Windows 10!



See also:
►► How do I enable dark mode in Windows 11?
►► Realize a dark mode switch with a batch file?
►► Adjust color filter settings in Windows 11!
►► Try  the Dark Theme on Windows 11 or 10!     



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Asked questions on this answer:
  1. Which file in the registry enables dark mode in Windows 10?
  2. Is there a registry script for Dark Mode in Windows 11?
  3. How to enable Dark Theme in Windows 11 using the registry?
  4. Is there a way to disable Dark Theme in Windows 11 using the registry?
  5. Can I disable the Dark Theme in Windows 11 with a registry hack?
  6. How do I create a registry script for dark mode in Windows 11?
  7. What steps are needed to disable Dark Mode in Windows 12 via the registry?
  8. How can I turn off dark mode in Windows 10 with a registry script?
  9. How to download the registry script for Dark Mode in Windows 12?
  10. If I could activate the windows 10 sheller in dark theme or via keyboard shortcut without registry editor?
  11. How to create a registry script for Dark Mode in Windows 11?
  12. Which registry keys are important for the Dark Theme in Windows 11?
  13. Can I enable Dark Mode in Windows 12 using a registry entry?
  14. How do I change the registry in Windows 10 to disable Dark Mode?
  15. Can you enable Dark Mode in Windows 10 with a script?
  16. How to disable Dark Mode in Windows 10 using the registry?
  17. Can I disable dark mode in Windows 12 via the registry?
  18. Is there a way to disable the dark theme in Windows 11 via the registry?
  19. Can you enable Dark Mode in Windows 12 using a registry script?
  20. How do I enable Dark Mode in Windows 10 through a registry change?
  21. Script to enable Windows 10 dark theme or to instantly switch setting to dark mode with all elements black or gray on?
  22. How can I enable Dark Mode in Windows 11 through the registry?
  23. Is there a registry script to disable Dark Mode in Windows 12?
  24. How can I permanently enable dark mode in Windows 12 via the registry?
  25. How do I change the registry in Windows 12 to disable Dark Theme?
  26. How do I enable the Dark Theme in Windows 12 using a registry hack?
  27. Is there a registry hack for dark mode in Windows 11?
  28. What steps are necessary to enable the Dark Theme in Windows 11 through the registry?
  29. How can I enable the dark theme in Windows 11 with a registry script?
  30. Do I need external dark mode software, or is managing Windows dark mode via settings sufficient?
  31. Are you looking for Windows 11/10 Dark Theme Activator for free to enable and disable conveniently to switch modes?
  32. Where can I find the registry script for Dark Mode in Windows 12?
  33. How do I create a Dark Mode script for Windows 10?
  34. Which registry changes enable Dark Mode in Windows 11?
  35. Is it safe to enable Dark Mode in Windows 12 through the registry?
  36. How can I enable Dark Mode in Windows 10 via the registry?
  37. Can I automatically enable and disable dark mode in Windows 11 or 10 with a script, so the dark theme, while I'm working on my Windows computer, the lighting conditions around me are changing, I want to constantly change it to make sure the screen display is legible ?
  38. What registry keys control Dark Mode in Windows 11?
  39. How can I automatically enable dark mode in Windows 12?
  40. What is the registry value for the dark theme in Windows 11?
  41. How do I create a script for Dark Mode in Windows 12?
  42. What registry settings are needed to enable Dark Mode in Windows 10?
  43. What registry settings change Dark Mode in Windows 10?
  44. Is it possible to control Dark Mode in Windows 10 using the registry?
  45. Can I disable Dark Mode in Windows 10 via a registry hack?
  46. Is there a way to enable/disable windows 11 and 10 dark theme through windows registry?
  47. How do I change the registry in Windows 12 to enable the dark theme?
  48. How to enable Dark Mode in Windows 12 via the registry?
  49. Which registry entries are necessary to enable the dark theme in Windows 10?
  50. How do I disable Dark Theme in Windows 12 via the registry?
  51. How do I download the registry script for the Dark Theme in Windows 12?
  52. What other option do I have, apart from the screen brightness in Windows 11 or 10, can I activate or switch to dark mode of Windows in dark working environments using a script?
  53. How does the Dark Theme registry hack work in Windows 11?
  54. How do I change the registry in Windows 10 to enable Dark Mode?
  55. Which registry values ​​change the Dark Theme in Windows 11?
  56. How do I download a registry script for the dark theme in Windows 10?
  57. How do I write a registry script for the Dark Theme in Windows 10?
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