Cannot set Windows Light Mode

Sergei Brachev 0 Reputation points
2026-06-24T05:58:44.7033333+00:00

Hello,
Always when I turn on my computer appears a dark theme even when I saved the light theme before switching off the windows...
How can I save and keep always a light theme.

Thank you!

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Themes
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  1. Paulo GM 71,570 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-06-26T07:53:29.29+00:00

    In that case, you might want to check out the options in this link to see if one of them can fix the issue.

    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/choose-dark-or-light-mode-for-colors-in-windows-11.555

    Disclaimer: ElevenForum is a non-Microsoft site created by a Windows MVP. The information is reliable, but be careful with ads. Research any product before downloading.

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  2. Paulo GM 71,570 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-06-24T11:41:11.31+00:00

    Do you use Night Light or other monitor dimming/filtering app? Check your installed apps in Settings > Apps > Installed apps if an app called f.lux is installed and also double-check if Microsoft PowerToys was automatically installed somehow.

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  3. Paulo GM 71,570 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-06-24T10:25:57.89+00:00

    I see. Is this a personal device or provided by school/company? Could you check if there is a school/work account currently signed in to your device? Go to Settings > Accounts > Access work or school.

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  4. Paulo GM 71,570 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-06-24T06:39:12.6233333+00:00

    Hi,

    It might be a sync problem. Have you tried turning off the syncing of your personalization settings? Go to Settings > Accounts > Windows Backup > Remember my preferences and uncheck Personalization. After that, switch your theme to Light mode and see if it fixes the problem.

    If it doesn't work, do you use Microsoft PowerToys and is currently running?

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