Use classic design in Windows 10 - how it works
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Unlike under Windows 7, for example, with the new Windows 10 you can only use a classic Win98 design in a roundabout way: The retro layout is no longer supported by the authorities. We show you how you can still enjoy the old Windows design.
Windows 10: Download classic theme manually
A user has developed a design for Windows 10 on deviantart.com that most closely approximates the old Win98 look:
- Open the theme page on deviantart.com and download the file via "Download" at the top right.
- Unzip the downloaded ZIP file and extract the "classic.theme" file.
- Copy the file to the "C: \ Windows \ Resources \ Ease of Access Themes" folder.
- Note: If this procedure does not work, you can alternatively use the freeware tool "UltraXThemePatcher".
Use classic design on Windows 10
Now you can activate the "installed" design:
- Right-click on an empty space on the desktop.
- Select "Customize" from the context menu.
- Now navigate to "Design Settings" on the right via "Design".
- Select the "Classic" theme here and confirm this by clicking "OK".
- Note: Alternatively, you can also reach the setting via "System Settings"> "Change Design".