Install third-party Windows 10, 8.1 themes with Uxtheme Multi-Patcher

Microsoft has a huge collection of free and paid Windows 10, 8 and Windows 8.1 themes available for download, but if you want to download third-party themes, then Uxtheme Multi-Patcher is perhaps the best software to use.

There are many available free Windows 10, 8 and Windows 8.1 themes that you can install right now. Recently, we have also shared with you some Windows 10, 8.1 winter and Christmas themes. But if you have found a great third-party Windows 10, 8.1 theme that you really like, there’s a software that can easily help you deploy it. And it has recently just received full Windows support.

Download Uxtheme Multi-Patcher

Uxtheme Multi-Patcher can patch system files so it could support customization items that are not developed by Microsoft. Here are the changes packed in the latest Uxtheme Multi-Patcher version:

• Added Windows 10/8/8.1 support for both x86/x64
• Completely based on UxStyle memory patching so any obsolete file patching method won’t be restored with this version
• Refreshed UI to represent Windows 10, 8.1 support
• Added clearing services before installing UxStyle that should solve common issues
• Fixed patch execution bug in Windows 10
• Added startup launcher to handle glass configuration
• Added verifying that theme engine works properly on startup
• Added Glass transparency support for Windows 10/8/8.1
• Changed applying permissions program to cacls instead of icacls
• Fixed theme changing to Classic occasionally on some systems
• Improved service configuration for better compatibility with Windows 10/7/8/8.1

Of course, you can use Uxtheme Multi-Patcher for all the other supported Windows versions. Download it from the below link.

Download Uxtheme Multi-Patcher for Windows 10, 8.1

For more information about the best themes that you can install on your Windows 10 computer, check out the guides listed below:

• These are the 20 best themes for Windows 10 right now
• 160 best free Windows 10 themes to download [2018 List]
• Best Microsoft Edge themes to use and improve the browser’s aesthetics

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in December 2013 and has been since updated for freshness, and accuracy.