Windows 10 Design

 📗 A small tutorial on how to install and apply Windows 10 Themes.

To install make sure your system is first patched to accept third party custom themes.

 I first recommend you make a System Restore point before doing so.

💾 Then grab the latest version of UltraUXThemePatcher and install it.  A reboot may be required.

***In rare cases after the Windows 10 Creators Update, the patcher is not able to take ownership of the necessary files in c:\windows\system32 (uxtheme.dll, UXInit.dll, themeui.dll). 

Only solution today: Sign in as Administrator, take ownership to the 3 files and grant full authorization, reboot and afterwards use the patcher again as Administrator. 

The modification should work now.

Introduction to Desktop Customization (Themes)Customizing Windows 10
Have you ever seen someone's desktop screenshot and just been amazed?  Windows has many options when it comes to desktop Customization.  It just takes a few simple steps and programs to turn your UI into something tailored to your needs and wants.  This Journal aims to start you on your way.
It's easy and fun.  The results can be amazing!
Themes
The following is a very popular method among Windows 10 users to install third-party themes. Patching you system will allow you to control the look of your File Explorer, and other applicable programs like the Task Manager.
It's important to remember before continuing to always set a restore point before installing a custom theme. Please follow how the developer explains the installation STEP-BY-STEP.
First you will need 

⌨️ Then place the appropriate theme files according to your Windows Version into your Windows/Resources/Themes folder

(You can check which version of Windows you are running by pressing Windows+R and typing 'winver' in the run dialog.)

The most common versions are 1703-1909!

Right click anywhere on the desktop, select Personalize then go down to Themes and find the Visual Style you wish to apply.

If you get the bottom task pane after applying the theme, Press Alt+Shift+P to hide it.
For dark themes Windows 10 loads defaults from
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\DefaultColors]
after every lock/sleep/hibernate/crash. 
Make a backup of that key, take ownership of it, and then delete that whole key (defualtcolors). 

💿 OTHER SOFTWARE

OldNewExplorer

StartIsBack (Skins the Start Menu and Taskbar)

Winaero Tweaker (Change fonts and other system tweaks)

Quick Access Icon Changer

Blank It

TBarIconBlanker

UPDATE FOR WINDOWS BUILD 1909 USERS
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💊***I take no responsibility for anyone that doesn't follow the instructions properly and bricks their setup!***

Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask first.

Enjoy, and long live custo! 💙

-Keegan