# How to Install Custom Themes for Windows 8 & 8.1

**Published:** March 8, 2023
**Author:** VIN STAR
**Categories:** Tutorial, Windows 8 & 8.1 Themes

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## How to Install Custom Themes for Windows 8 &8.1
  **Step:1**

> ### Create a restore point:
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> - First, Create a restore point its important,if you make a mistake in the customization, the restore point help to restore the system to its original state
> - A detailed explanation of [Create a restore point](https://www.vinstartheme.com/how-to-create-windows-restore-point-in-a-simple-way/)
how to install custom themes for Windows

**Step:2**

> ### Patch your windows:
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> - The custom themes theme will only work if you install the theme patcher, so you must install the [Ultra UXTheme Patcher](https://mhoefs.eu/software_uxtheme.php?lang=en) to use the third-party theme on your Windows 8 & 8.1.
> - Apply your theme after installing the Ultra UX theme patcher and verify whether it displays “patched.” If it remains “unpatched”, you will need to [make manual adjustments](https://www.vinstartheme.com/how-to-patch-your-windows-81011/).

**Step:3**

> ### Change your custom themes:
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> - Copy and paste your theme into this (C: Windows Resources Themes) folder.
> - [How to use a custom themes](https://www.vinstartheme.com/how-to-change-windows-10-custom-themes/) in Windows will be explained in more detail with the image.

## How to install Windows 8 & 8.1 iPack

> ### Icon pack installation:
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> - All you have to do is press next and next without making any changes to the icon pack as you would a normal application.
> - Below is a screenshot about Icon pack installation. If you look at it you will clearly understand.
 ![change windows 7 custom icons](https://www.vinstartheme.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/change-windows-7-custom-icons-1280x720.webp)open icon pack and select patch all files then click next![windows 7 custom icons](https://www.vinstartheme.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/windows-7-custom-icons-1280x720.webp)Click yes![How to change windows 7 icons](https://www.vinstartheme.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/How-to-change-windows-7-icons-1280x720.webp)Wait a few minutes![change windows 7 icons](https://www.vinstartheme.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/change-windows-7-icons-1280x720.webp)Click Finish to restart![How to change windows 7 custom icons](https://www.vinstartheme.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/How-to-change-windows-7-custom-icons-1280x720.webp)Finally the icon is installed

## How to Remove Custom Theme and Icon Pack
 https://youtu.be/Gdddq2YVCxYby **[VINSTAR](https://www.youtube.com/@VINSTAR/)**

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