How to Install the Aero Lite Theme in Windows 10 & 11

By Timothy Tibbetts

on 06/15/2023

The Aero Lite theme can make the colors of Windows borders and title bars stand out more in Windows 10 and 11, although it's not for everyone.

Before we get started, it's important to note that you're installing a theme that you can also delete. There's no real risk in trying it out.

Let's talk about what you can expect:

Windows Apps - The borders will be wider, but the Title bar color won't change.

The Title Bar Inactive text will be grey instead of black. You can change that later.

The Title Bar Active text will be black.

The color of inactive Windows borders will be slightly lighter.

The color of active Windows borders will be the same chosen color.

Once applied, you can make changes in Personalization > Themes.

Download Install Aero Lite Theme in Windows 10 & 11.

Video tutorial:

There are 4 files included—two for the current user and two for all users.

Aerolite Theme - Current User.theme
Aerolite Theme - All Users.theme
Aerolite White Text Theme - Current.theme
Aerolite White Text Theme - All Users.theme

Double-click on one of the 2 you'd like to apply for the current or all users.

Your theme will automatically pop up in Settings.

You can change the Background, Color, Sounds, or Mouse Cursor here.

From Settings, if you don't like what you see, you can right-click on the Theme and click Delete or select another theme.

You can also see the installed themes in %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Themes; however, they will be deleted when you delete the Aero Lite Theme Settings.

This tweak is included as part of MajorGeeks Windows Tweaks.

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