To change your Task Manager to dark mode, you need to adjust your overall Windows app mode setting. Task Manager typically follows the system-wide theme preference.
Adjusting Your Windows App Mode for Dark Theme
The appearance of your Task Manager is linked to the "Choose your mode" setting in your Windows personalization options. By setting this mode to "Dark," applications that respect this setting, including Task Manager, will switch to a dark theme. This is a known method, sometimes utilized as a workaround if the theme doesn't apply correctly at first.
Here are the steps to change your system mode to dark:
- Right-click anywhere on your desktop background.
- Select "Personalize" from the context menu that appears. This will open the Personalization settings in the Settings app.
- In the Personalization settings, click on "Colors" in the left-hand menu (or scroll down if the menu is at the top).
- Under the "Choose your mode" section, open the dropdown menu.
- Select "Dark".
By setting your overall Windows app mode to Dark, your Task Manager should now display with a dark theme.
- Note: While changing the system mode typically works, occasionally theme inconsistencies can occur. If Task Manager doesn't immediately turn dark, restarting Task Manager or your computer may resolve it.
Following these simple steps will ensure your Task Manager matches the desired dark appearance alongside other compatible Windows applications.
