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Welcome to another most interactive tutorial on how to automatically enable windows 10 dark mode and light mode.
In this article we will discuss about how can we auto-toggle windows 10 Dark Mode at night and light mode at day. As we know that nowadays due to the lockdown, all our work is being done on the computer sitting at home and we spent most of our time in front of the computer screen and the chances of computer eye strain are increasing. The good thing is that our computer has such settings through which we can automatically switch our Windows PC in dark mode and light mode to reduce effects of computer eye strain. So let us discuss our arguments deeply through this tutorial. In this article, first we will discuss about Windows 10 dark mode, then we will learn how to enable Windows 10 light mode. So visitors what are you waiting for? Let's dive in!!
How to Automatically Enable Windows 10 Dark Mode at night
Here, we will discuss how to automatically enable windows 10 dark mode;
1. First of all, go to Windows Menu then search for Task Scheduler & click to open it.
2. In the left upside corner click Action > Create basic task.
3. After doing this, you will reach the option to Create a Basic Task corner - go to name section and type Switch To Dark Mode then click Next.
4. Now, here if you want to set this for daily then select Daily then click on Next button.
5. After that, choose a perfect timing for your Auto-toggle dark mode on windows 10 or Choose the time according to your time zone then click Next.
6. Then choose Start a program and click on Next button.
7. Now, in the Program/Script column type reg and in the Add Arguments column just type or paste the following code then click Next;
add HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize /v AppsUseLightTheme /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
8. After this, check out Open the Properties dialog for this task when i clicked Finish option then click on Finish.
9. Now, go to Switch to dark mode properties > Conditions and uncheck the Start the task only if the Computer is on AC power option.
10. Then, click on settings option and check out the Run task as soon as possible after a scheduled start is missed option and then Click Ok.
11. To run this task, go to Task scheduler library > Switch to dark mode > right click on it and then just click on Run button.
How to Automatically Enable Windows 10 Light Mode
Here, we will discuss step by step guide to automatically enable windows 10 Light mode;
1. Again go to Actions then Click on Create basic Task.
2. Now, in the name section just type Switch to Light Mode then click Next.
3. After this, set this schedule as daily then Next.
4. Now, set a perfect timing for light mode and click Next.
5. After doing this, Select the Start a program option then click on Next.
6. Now, in the Program/Script section type reg and in the Add Arguments section just type the following text then click Next;
add HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize /v AppsUseLightTheme /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
7. Just for now, Check out the Open the Properties dialog for this task when i click Finish option then click Finish.
8. After that, go to Switch to Light Mode properties > Conditions and uncheck the Start the Task only if the Computer is on AC power option.
9. Now, go to settings column and just check out the Run task as soon as posible after scheduled start is missed option then click Ok.
10. To run this task, go to Task scheduler library > Switch to Light Mode > right click on it and then just click on Run button.
How to Disable/Delete Windows 10 Dark Mode and Light Mode
Now, let's discuss step by step guide to disable windows 10 dark mode and light mode;
1. Go to Task Scheduler library then select the task that you want to Disable/Delete.
2. After that, just right click on task that you want to Disable/Delete then these options will appear on your desktop screen - so you have a choice whether you want to disable or delete task.
How to change schedule in Windows 10 Dark Mode and Light Mode
Here, we will discuss step by step guide to change schedule
1. Go to Task scheduler library then select the Task that you want to change schedule timing.
2. Then go to that task properties and click on trigger column then Click on Edit.
3. And here, Choose the perfect timings according to your own needs then just hit the Ok button. That's it!!!
Conclusion
Above we have discussed tutorial on how to automatically enable windows 10 dark mode and light mode. Our computer has such settings through which we can automatically switch our Windows PC in dark mode and light mode to reduce effects of computer eye strain. By following above mentioned steps anyone can easily enable windows 10 dark mode and light mode. And you easily disable or reschedule it. I hope this information is helpful to you all.