# Installing custom themes for Windows 10,11

**Published:** March 7, 2023
**Author:** VIN STAR
**Categories:** Tutorial
**Tags:** Explanation of Customization

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## Installing custom themes for Windows
 
 **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
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> - A detailed explanation of [Create a restore point](https://www.vinstartheme.com/how-to-create-windows-restore-point-in-a-simple-way/)
how to installing 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.
> - If they still don’t work (**Unpatched**) after installing Ultra UXTheme Patcher [you need to do some work manually](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.

**Step:4**


> ### Icon installation:
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> - Install the icon using the application [7TSP GUI](https://www.deviantart.com/devillnside/art/7TSP-GUI-2019-Edition-804769422). (This method only applies to Windows 10 and 11 users)
> - Detailed explanation with pictures about [installing](https://www.vinstartheme.com/how-to-install-7tsp-icon/) and [uninstalling](https://www.vinstartheme.com/how-to-uninstall-7tsp-icon/) 7tsp
 
**Step:5**


> ### Removing the ribbon menu (toolbar) from Explorer : Windows 10 and 11
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> - Windows 10 users must use the [OldNewExplorer](https://www.vinstartheme.com/a-complete-explanation-of-oldnewexplorer/) program to remove the ribbon menu. Extract the downloaded OldNewExplorer file and then open the oldNewExplorer.exe application. Select the “Use Command Bar” box and uncheck the last two boxes then click Install to install OldNewExplorer.
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> ![macOS 27 Golden Gate Theme for Windows 11](https://www.vinstartheme.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Oldnewexplorer.webp)
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> - Windows 11 users can hide the ribbon menu using [StartAllBack](https://www.startallback.com/). Install the downloaded StartAllBack application, then open the Explorer option and select the Win7 command bar.
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> ![macOS 27 Golden Gate Theme for Windows 11](https://www.vinstartheme.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Startallback.webp)
 
**Step:6**


> ### To change the start menu and taskbar:
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> - Windows 10 User Use [StartIsBack](https://startisback.com/).
> - Windows 11 User Use [StartAllBack](https://www.startallback.com/) 


### How to Remove Custom Theme and Icon Pack

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