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Microsoft finally fixes Windows 11's broken Dark mode after nearly a decade
Microsoft
is addressing long-standing
dark mode inconsistencies
in Windows 11, with new preview builds showing dark themes applied to file operation dialogs that have remained stubbornly bright since 2016. The latest changes affect copy, delete, and file permission windows that previously displayed in light mode even when users had dark mode enabled system-wide.
The improvements were discovered in
Windows 11 preview build 26100.5061
, where leaker Phantomofearth spotted the updated interface elements using configuration utilities. While the window backgrounds now properly display in dark gray, some buttons still appear in light colours, indicating the work remains incomplete.
The new Dark mode could come later this year with Windows update
Dark mode first arrived in Windows 10's Anniversary Update in 2016, but Microsoft abandoned comprehensive implementation, leaving users with a patchwork of light and dark elements. The inconsistency has persisted through Windows 11's launch, with fundamental interface components like the Control Panel, Run prompt, and file operation dialogs remaining bright white.
The timing suggests these fixes may debut with Windows 11's 25H2 update later this year. Industry observers have long criticized Microsoft's incomplete dark mode implementation, especially compared to
Apple
's comprehensive system-wide dark theme that launched with
macOS Mojave
in 2018.
While Microsoft hasn't officially announced these improvements, the development represents significant progress after years of user complaints. The company still needs to address other legacy interface elements, including the Registry Editor and Group Policy windows, to achieve true system-wide dark mode consistency.
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