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Task Manager Dark Mode: How to Enable It on Windows 10 & 11
Everything you need to make your Task Manager go dark
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The dark theme has been an attractive feature of the Windows operating system. In the past, when you enabled the dark mode on Windows 10 or early releases of Windows 11, the Task Manager remained light.
However, Microsoft has changed this in theWindows 11 22h2 updateas part of the many features to improve the aesthetic of the already stunning OS. So, for those wondering does Windows 11 have dark mode Task Manager, the answer is yes.
So, with this, you can quickly turn it on and off on your Windows. While this looks easy, you still need to know how to do it, and we will take you through the steps in this guide.
How can I turn dark mode on/off in Task Manager on Windows 11?
That’s how you can get dark-themed Task Manager on Windows 11. Also, you can turn it off by reverting to the default settings.
And if it appears that Windows 11 Task Manager dark mode is not working, restart the computer once for the changes to effect fully.
You might also be interested in reading our guide onhow to schedule Dark Modein Windows.
How can I turn dark mode on/off in Task Manager on Windows 10?
The process to enable Task Manager dark mode in Windows 10 is quite complex compared to the latest iteration.
If you don’t want to put your computer in high contrast mode, the only viable option is toinstall a theme for Windows 10, a dark one, to be precise. Or you could check our curated list of thebest free themes for Windows 10.
That is all there is to enable and disable the dark mode for the Task Manager.
Also, if you want to switch back to the light mode butWindows 11 gets stuck in the dark mode, check our detailed guide to force it through.
Let us know if you encounter any problems switching to dark mode in the comments below.
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
