Windows 10 Black Edition for Windows 10 Creators Update

[Mr GRiM]

Windows 10 Black Edition for Windows 10 Creators Update

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RGB Color Colection
18 Styles to chose from

Enjoy!! :happy:


For Creators Update only!!

You will need to use OldNewExplorer (highly recommended), SiB and Aero Glass are also recommended but the theme looks great without them.

Tools you may need:

(http://tihiy.net/files/OldNewExplorer.rar)
Uxstyle, Theme Signature Bypass (http://virtualcustoms.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=74615&d=1470338612) and UltraUxThemePatcher
(http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/170375-oldnewexplorer-118/):bulletgreen: UxTheme service hook - Visual Theme Signature Bypass

ONE (OldNewExplorer) (http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/170375-oldnewexplorer-118/)
:bulletred: OldNewExplorer is the Windows 10 (and Windows 8.1, and 8) shell extension / tweaker which can undo "improvements" to file browsing made in newer Windows versions. Everything is optional for your liking.
For best results, use these settings:
http://virtualcustoms.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=75175&d=1472576019


StartIsBack++ for Windows 10 (http://startisback.com/#download-tab)
What's hot about StartIsBack on Windows 10 now?
:bulletgreen: Full taskbar skinning!
:bulletgreen: Ability to reduce resource usage by disabling newer Start menu and Cortana processes from prelaunching
:bulletgreen: Ability to use adequately sized (32x32) large icons and larger start menu button on taskbar
:bulletgreen: Modern blur, drop shadow and immersive context menus for start menu

Aero Glass for Win8.1+ (http://www.glass8.eu/)
Experience native look of Aero Glass interface on Windows 8.x+
:bulletred: This utility returns the complete glass effect into windows frames.
:bulletred: Fully native including MSStyle themes and DWM API compatibility

Winaero Tweaker (http://winaero.com/download.php?view.1796)
:bulletgreen: Winaero Tweaker is an all-in-one application which will include most options available in the free Winaero apps and extend it as much as possible. It is a universal tweaker software which supports Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.


Recommended Prior to Applying Custom Themes

:bulletred: Create a Restore Point
:bulletred: Install Fonts included in the "Extras" folder
:bulletred: Apply System Metrics included in the "Extras" folder and logout or reboot
:bulletred: Install an iPack of your choice to change the system icons (check the Theme Extras section above for a link to the icons in the preview)!
:bulletred: Select the Theme's Start Menu and Taskbar in the StartIsBack++ configuration. If it's not a visible option to select the theme's start menu, apply your custom theme first!
:bulletred: Copy a Start Orb from the "Theme" folder to a new location, rename it, then open the StartIsBack++ configuration, click Add... select the Start Orb and click Apply.


I take no responsibility for anyone that bricks their system, use custom themes at your own risk!!

[THempleman]

As ALWAYS, thank you.

[DeathMerchant]

thank-you so very much much appreciated

[Shemhamforash]

Really boss looking theme :Grim:

[skadush]

Thank you very much for this relaxing theme sir. White theme is just aweful

[sha-dow]

Thank you very much for this theme, I have a problem with it though on 1703:
I got UltraUXThemePatcher and ThemeSignatureBypass Installed (when I install UxStyle instead then "personalize > compositions" crashes), fresh Win 10 Pro x64 and obviously followed attached instructions as usual.

proof:
http://i63.tinypic.com/f3g94x.png

Would be much obliged if you could help me solve this.

/edit

Nvm, sorry to bother you. For everyone fighting against similar problem: it turns out that I had OldNewExplorer version 1.1.7 instead of 1.1.8 (I noticed that my details pane is not displayed properly on the bottom), which means that "enable glass on navigation bar" option didn't work.

[mickeal_alex]

Best theme ever, what would i do without this theme?
Answer: I would probably go blind by looking at the white explorer window all day long, thank so much for this amazing theme.

[Fernie]

Fantastic theme Mr Grimm. Thanks!

[DeathMerchant]

yes it is and it is how windows 10 should have been from scratch white theme's and high defanition monitor's don't mix lol

[poweredbyostx]

good all working, thanks for work

[peter0010]

Still the best theme for Windows 10 (for me)
i love it, thank you very much Mr Grim.

Does anyone know if it needs an update for the fall creators update or will it work flawlessly?

[2635599]

Still the best theme for Windows 10 (for me)
i love it, thank you very much Mr Grim.

Does anyone know if it needs an update for the fall creators update or will it work flawlessly?

any theme for the creators update 15063.??? should work without any issues on the fall creators update 16299.???. i'd suggest in this order theme signature bypass, oldnewexplorer, Add Personalize Classic.reg, and startisback, or simply use dhjohns all-in-one(aio). then copy your theme(s) to the resources\themes folder.

fyi, if you use the aio and want startisback you'll have to install it separately cause startisback is not included in the aio.

[C3S4RM3W]

When will be updated to FALL CREATOS AKA RS3?

[blaze221042]

I literally created an account here just to thank you for these themes. It not only solved my issues with Win 10 explorer, but also my issue with CoreTemp (too bright in a dark room).

[DeathMerchant]

i am using this version on the fall creator update and i am not having any issue's

[2635599]

When will be updated to FALL CREATORS AKA RS3?

it's doesn't need to be. pleases make sure before attempting to run to install startisback, oldnewexplorer, and uxthemepastcher 3.3.1.

[Hadden]

I love this theme :)

One suggestion for scrollbar.
I'd use always use the color of hover (dark gray) as its default state is almost black on black (barely visible)

[leowall]

When I use your theme, text on Properties is white but on my theme ailen dark red mod text on properties is black.

I can change text black to white on where? please help me. Thanks!

https://i.imgur.com/iWatAEf.png

[Mr GRiM]

When I use your theme, text on Properties is white but on my theme ailen dark red mod text on properties is black.

I can change text black to white on where? please help me. Thanks!

https://i.imgur.com/iWatAEf.png

Try adding a text color to Buttons, Boxes, & Controls > Boxes > Edit > Basic > EditText

[leowall]

Try adding a text color to Buttons, Boxes, & Controls > Boxes > Edit > Basic > EditText
It work like a charm. Thank you very very much! Great Mr Grim :boxing:

[Rusomuscle]

does it work with 1709 (OS Build 16299.15) ???

[dhjohns]

Yes it does.

[ミறѳѳղղįզվદ彡]

does it work with 1709 (OS Build 16299.15) ???
yes,working fine on build 1709

[Rusomuscle]

Thank you dhjohns and monica! I f*cking love this theme.

Can I get some help with this, I wanna keep the blue accent without changing the title bars to blue. It was possible in previous builds.

https://i.imgsafe.org/ee/ee62214da8.jpeg

[dclutter1]

Thank you dhjohns and monica! I f*cking love this theme.

Can I get some help with this, I wanna keep the blue accent without changing the title bars to blue. It was possible in previous builds.



Mine goes back to that blue accent whenever I lock my computer. I want it to stay grey lol...

[dhjohns]

Mine goes back to that blue accent whenever I lock my computer. I want it to stay grey lol...Try this registry file. It clears recent colors.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\History\Colors]
"ColorHistory0"=-
"ColorHistory1"=-
"ColorHistory2"=-
"ColorHistory3"=-
"ColorHistory4"=-
"ColorHistory5"=-

[dclutter1]

Try this registry file. It clears recent colors.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\History\Colors]
"ColorHistory0"=-
"ColorHistory1"=-
"ColorHistory2"=-
"ColorHistory3"=-
"ColorHistory4"=-
"ColorHistory5"=-

Thanks! So just delete the values from them or the entire keys?

Deleting HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\DefaultColors used to work but hasn't for a while.

[dhjohns]

Thanks! So just delete the values from them or the entire keys?

Deleting HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\DefaultColors used to work but hasn't for a while.I don't even know if this will work. But it is worth a shot!

[dclutter1]

I don't even know if this will work. But it is worth a shot!

It did not :/

[rodpoge]

tnx Mr. Grim
Grim And Shem my 2 favorite theme maker here! tnx guys

[Hakan]

Can someone help me for this problem in the screenshot. I applied every steps but it does not work full correctly. The font colour changed but the background (windows explorer) is still white. It should be black colour. Where is the problem? I used Windows 10 (1709). Please, help me guys. :unhappy:
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[mich2ga]

Lovely.... Thanks!

[Mako]

Does this work on 1803?

[Dark Knight]

Does this work on 1803?


Sure does

[Mako]

Sure does

Is there a guide to follow step by step?
Guide is pretty short in the #1 post

[Dark Knight]

Is there a simple guide to follow? Grim's one is pretty short ^^

1.) Make sure all your supporting software is installed UxThemePatcher needs to be installed, If you use UxThemeSignatureBypass as I do, you need to at least have Aeroglass installed as it uses the Aeroglass folder, you don't necessarily need to have it running, the folder just needs to be there for it's use ( C:\AeroGlass ) ....

Install the following ...
a.) Old New Exlporer - (needed)
b.) Aeroglass - (optional)
c.) StartIsBack - (optional)

2.) After all supporting software is installed, re-start system, unpack the theme to the desktop (so you can find it easily), open the folder "Windows Black Edition Complete Collection" by double clicking on it, then double ciick the Theme folder and copy the .theme file and folder of the same of your choice (or all if you want), be careful not to copy the shortcut folder, and paste the contents into your C:\Windows\Resources\Theme folder. double click the .theme file you want to use and you should be good to go.

In the Extras folder you are going to want to use the "Remove Default Color.reg" file otherwise whenever your computer wakes from hibernation or comes out of screensaver mode or screen lock there will be white areas in the theme, this reg file prevents that. Simply right click on the RemoveDefaultColors.reg file, select Merge and follow the prompts until complete. Windows will more than likely throw some safety prompt at you and ask you if you are sure you want to do this, just click yes.
The rest of the extras folder will be pretty much up to you.

[dhjohns]

You may be trying to switch it in Settings. That does not work. Change is in \Windows\Resources\Themes or apply these commands, and right click on your desktop to open personalization.
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\Personalization" /v "Icon" /t REG_SZ /d "ADD YOUR FAVORITE ICON PATH HERE" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\Personalization" /v "MUIVerb" /t REG_SZ /d "Theme Settings" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\Personalization" /v "Position" /t REG_SZ /d "Bottom" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\Personalization\command" /ve /t REG_SZ /d "explorer shell:::{ED834ED6-4B5A-4bfe-8F11-A626DCB6A921}" /f

[Mako]

Thanks a lot! Now it works. Btw i suggest to leave these guide a bit above. I hope my dark theme will last a bit longer than the previous one on 1709 :) Idk why but after some restarts it broke :C. Anyway I think now i followed right steps. Thanks again.

[daddydale]

Has anyone tried this for windows 10 1803? i had to take it off to update windows because it kept resetting on login screen and wouldn't login. really loved this theme though. Please let me know if anyone has tried it. thanks.

[Rusomuscle]

Has anyone tried this for windows 10 1803? i had to take it off to update windows because it kept resetting on login screen and wouldn't login. really loved this theme though. Please let me know if anyone has tried it. thanks.

Yes it does work. My system got the 1803 update about 3 days ago. I only had to reinstall the UltraUXThemePatcher_3.4.1 ​to make it work again.

[Donkuz]

This is UltraUXTheme patch for Windows 10 1803 for RS4 Manual App. Just download this, http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/79777-Windows-10-RS4-theme-patch-for-build-1803-17134-1-by-Villi-Vidi-Vici%C2%AE-and-Moonnique%C2%AE then open and Take Ownership of each of the 3 .dll files Individually locate the same file in Windows/System 32 Take Ownership of the file and rename them to .old Example [uxinit.dll should be changed touxinit.old]for backup. once you have replaced and re named the 3 files reboot and Enjoy. Cheerz

[daddydale]

Thanks a bunch for the 2 previous posters for helping me. Also, thanks again Mr. Grimm for keeping this theme updated with all the windows updates it is by far my favorite. Easy on the eyes and not too much going on..just love it. Anyways soo this is what how i used to have it looking on 1607 or 1611(too many numbers i dont remember exactly what version it was).

Anyways this is how it looked before: (please ignore the Red circles I used an old image describing a prior issue I was having)

80356

Now it has a totally black background on explorer windows and it's not a huge issue, but im trying to figure out if that is what it is supposed to be or if I installed something incorrectly.

80357

If there is an easy way to change/fix this then please let me know as i prefer the dark grey explorer windows.

EDIT:
I also noticed this in my control panel. very distracting lol I'm starting to think I've done something wrong.

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[Mr GRiM]

Thanks a bunch for the 2 previous posters for helping me. Also, thanks again Mr. Grimm for keeping this theme updated with all the windows updates it is by far my favorite. Easy on the eyes and not too much going on..just love it. Anyways soo this is what how i used to have it looking on 1607 or 1611(too many numbers i dont remember exactly what version it was).

Anyways this is how it looked before: (please ignore the Red circles I used an old image describing a prior issue I was having)

80356

Now it has a totally black background on explorer windows and it's not a huge issue, but im trying to figure out if that is what it is supposed to be or if I installed something incorrectly.

80357

If there is an easy way to change/fix this then please let me know as i prefer the dark grey explorer windows.

EDIT:
I also noticed this in my control panel. very distracting lol I'm starting to think I've done something wrong.

80358

Make sure your using the latest version of Old New Explorer, it should be version 1.1.8.4

[Donkuz]

If you prefer Dark Gray Select Windows Black Edition V3 This is how it looks on Windows 10 pro 1803 80361
If you prefer the black this from another theme but looks Similar
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[daddydale]

Worked like a charm! thanks!

[daddydale]

Hey, sorry to clog up your thread with all my nonsense. I just installed aeroglass again because I love it; however, it makes the windows not in use a really annoying bright grey. Just curious if this is normal or if I have installed something incorrectly. Thanks in advance for any information or fixes. Also, it's not a huge issue so don't go insane trying to figure out what my dumb self did wrong lol. Also, what is the program that makes the entire window transparent? I miss that and forgot what it was.

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[dhjohns]

Go to http://www.glass8.eu/download, and down near the bottom of the page under Others there is a testing version of GUI... Download then put it in Aeroglass folder. Experiment.

[IcicleThief69]

If you prefer Dark Gray Select Windows Black Edition V3 This is how it looks on Windows 10 pro 1803 80361
If you prefer the black this from another theme but looks Similar
80362



Where can we find the icon pack from the above post? They look great.

[IcicleThief69]

80641I'm also having trouble getting the top file/home/share/view bar to change from white to black

[ミறѳѳղղįզվદ彡]

Where can we find the icon pack from the above post? They look great.
here - http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/79007-iPack-Icon-Theme-Collection-for-Windows-10 (http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/79007-iPack-Icon-Theme-Collection-for-Windows-10)

[ミறѳѳղղįզվદ彡]

80641I'm also having trouble getting the top file/home/share/view bar to change from white to black
thats the OldNewExplorer 1.1.8.4 settings - https://msfn.org/board/topic/170375-oldnewexplor (https://msfn.org/board/topic/170375-oldnewexplorer-118/)er-118/ (https://msfn.org/board/topic/170375-oldnewexplorer-118/)
before and after
http://i65.tinypic.com/2w22420.png

[IcicleThief69]

here - http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/79007-iPack-Icon-Theme-Collection-for-Windows-10 (http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/79007-iPack-Icon-Theme-Collection-for-Windows-10)

Followed the link and downloaded it 3 times, doesn't work. Keep getting error trying to open it.

UPDATE=Had to download the file again and it finally worked.

[ミறѳѳղղįզվદ彡]

Followed the link and downloaded it 3 times, doesn't work. Keep getting error trying to open it.

UPDATE=Had to download the file again and it finally worked.

testing and link working good
if you have the problem with downloading then you can use other web browsers as google chrome or mozilla or disable ad blocker if you using:Smile:
http://i67.tinypic.com/ad18xc.png

[Donkuz]

Where can we find the icon pack from the above post? They look great.Follow the link in Moonnique's post they are Blade Blue by Mr GRiM Enjoy :peace: Cheerz thanks Moon.

[ミறѳѳղղįզվદ彡]

Yes I think these are the ones Iused Magnum By Razorsedge
http://virtualcustoms.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=71355&d=1448135989 Enjoy :peace: Cheerz
http://virtualcustoms.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=80362&d=1531754281
icons on the screen is Blade Blue :Peace: icon pack by Mr GRiM (http://virtualcustoms.net/member.php/1-Mr-GRiM)
but you uploaded iPack for w7 not supported w10 version please can you repair your link?:Smile::happy:

[IcicleThief69]

I don't know what went wrong but as I was installing the icons for this theme, my laptop rebooted into a endless boot loop that I could not get it out of. It would just keep show a blue screen with the windows dots for a few seconds then the log in screen for a second then the blue dots screen again and again and again over and over. Luckily a few days prior I moved everything over to external drive for safe keeping. The only thing I could do was reset my laptop to factor settings again and then reinstall windows 10 and my programs. I'm not sure I wanna attempt this again unless I have a full walk through step by step for installing theme and icons. I have done this before not my first time doing this but it has been a while. After going through the ordeal of factor reset and windows install, I'd rather have a step by step so not to have any problems. If no one provides a walk through I guess I wont be doing this again.

Anyway, Thanks for all the help prior to my laptop malfunction. I like the theme a lot and the icons, windows 10 is just so boring to look at and way to bright.

[ミறѳѳղղįզվદ彡]

I don't know what went wrong but as I was installing the icons for this theme, my laptop rebooted into a endless boot loop that I could not get it out of. It would just keep show a blue screen with the windows dots for a few seconds then the log in screen for a second then the blue dots screen again and again and again over and over. Luckily a few days prior I moved everything over to external drive for safe keeping. The only thing I could do was reset my laptop to factor settings again and then reinstall windows 10 and my programs. I'm not sure I wanna attempt this again unless I have a full walk through step by step for installing theme and icons. I have done this before not my first time doing this but it has been a while. After going through the ordeal of factor reset and windows install, I'd rather have a step by step so not to have any problems. If no one provides a walk through I guess I wont be doing this again.

Anyway, Thanks for all the help prior to my laptop malfunction. I like the theme a lot and the icons, windows 10 is just so boring to look at and way to bright.
oh thats bad because icons working withouth problems but you can use windows restore point (backup)
or you can use 7tsp icon pack installation:Smile:

[IcicleThief69]

oh thats bad because icons working withouth problems but you can use windows restore point (backup)
or you can use 7tsp icon pack installation:Smile:


Well all is good, I got everything working right now. I followed your how to make it all work again right. Thank You.

[ミறѳѳղղįզվદ彡]

Well all is good, I got everything working right now. I followed your how to make it all work again right. Thank You.
:happy::Peace::flirt::-D

[daddydale]

Hey, just a quick question about one of the programs in your "Extras" folder. I love what "System Transparency" does, it's probably one of my favorites. I'm just wondering if there is a way to save settings? it appears to reset whenever you shutdown or restart your computer. Might even change on logout but i haven't tested it yet. It's not a huge deal just kind of annoying to reset every time. thanks in advance for any information.

[IcicleThief69]

Well my computer just screwed up again trying to change the icons using the 7tsp program, it started
the blue screen of death thing again. Not sure what's going on why the program is screwing up.
Tried restoring from yesterday and it did not work.
Anyone got any ideas why the icon program would be screwing up?

Ok, I can't even boot into safe mode.

[Donkuz]

Sounds like your having some problems this is why I prefer Ipak, 7tsp is a Great Program I think for more Experienced users It looks like you may have to do a System Restore, can you Invoke your Windows recovery Tools on Boot? If not you might have to make a Recovery Disc or Thumb Drive using the Media Creation Tool on another PC. I hope this Helps :Peace:Cheerz

[ミறѳѳղղįզվદ彡]

Well my computer just screwed up again trying to change the icons using the 7tsp program, it started
the blue screen of death thing again. Not sure what's going on why the program is screwing up.
Tried restoring from yesterday and it did not work.
Anyone got any ideas why the icon program would be screwing up?

Ok, I can't even boot into safe mode.
oh thats bad sorry for this but what version you are using because with using iPack or 7tsp appl. you can use automatic restore point
and with iPack or 7tsp install is all of your replaced .dll files unlocked before patching but you can try using original 1803 version of windows 10 with Media Creation tool
if is problem on your current version of windows what are you using
http://i67.tinypic.com/5mgb4.png

[ミறѳѳղղįզվદ彡]

and before 7tsp patching you need Net Framework 3.5 and 4.7 enabled
http://i67.tinypic.com/izap0m.png

[Mako]

Does this work on 1809?

[ミறѳѳղղįզվદ彡]

Does this work on 1809?
working but is not fully updated for version 1809 - http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/80749-Windows-10-1809-WSB-update-and-Dark-Mode-Style-Script (http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/80749-Windows-10-1809-WSB-update-and-Dark-Mode-Style-Script)
some of updated themes you can find here - http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/81045-Windows-10-RS5-1809-Oct-18-Update-Themes-Complete-Collection (http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/81045-Windows-10-RS5-1809-Oct-18-Update-Themes-Complete-Collection)

[marios100]

:Smile::Smile:very much thank u for all this great work MrGrimm

[mxzeal]

Love this theme as always been using it for years and don't plan on every stopping (untill it stops working I guess? xD)
but does anyone know how to stop the Aero Glass (from http://www.glass8.eu/) to stop popping up with a message everytime I boot? Anyway to stop this using registry or something or am I forced to pay

[Dark Knight]

Love this theme as always been using it for years and don't plan on every stopping (untill it stops working I guess? xD)
but does anyone know how to stop the Aero Glass (from http://www.glass8.eu/) to stop popping up with a message everytime I boot? Anyway to stop this using registry or something or am I forced to pay

You're getting the popup on boot because you don't have the correct symbols downloaded, run this bat file as admin to download the correct symbols .......

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That should correct the popup you are getting on boot but If you haven't purchased the software just be aware there will still be a watermark at the bottom right corner of your screen still though.