The themes available for Windows on this page do not require any kind of patching, forasmuch as they were officially made available by Microsoft.
If you would like to stay informed on what I add or change to this page, head on over to the WEBSITE UPDATE LOG.
If you would like to stay informed on what I add or change to this page, head on over to the WEBSITE UPDATE LOG.
Windows XP Themes
*Installation Instructions (for the Embedded, Royale, Royale Noir, and Zune Themes): Extract the contents from the ZIP file, run the installer, and apply the theme using Desktop Properties.
*Installation Instructions (for the ZIP file containing all Windows XP desktop themes): Extract the contents from the ZIP file to C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes, then apply a theme using Desktop Properties.
*Credit to SpringsTS on DeviantArt for compiling the Embedded, Royale, Royale Noir, and Zune theme packs.
*Credit to WadmodderPúdúgdsdgg on archive.org for finding and compiling all the desktop themes for Windows XP.
*Installation Instructions (for the ZIP file containing all Windows XP desktop themes): Extract the contents from the ZIP file to C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes, then apply a theme using Desktop Properties.
*Credit to SpringsTS on DeviantArt for compiling the Embedded, Royale, Royale Noir, and Zune theme packs.
*Credit to WadmodderPúdúgdsdgg on archive.org for finding and compiling all the desktop themes for Windows XP.
Windows Media Player 9 Series Skins Collection
Windows Media Player 9 Series Skins Collections include:
Credit to codenameTOSTR on archive.org for compiling the skins for Windows Media Player 9 Series.
- Asimov_Radio, Back to the Future Triology, Batman Begins, Blinx, Blue Crush, bluegrid, Brute Force, Cablemusic, Catwoman, cerulean, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, circle, claw, Colorchooser, Combat Flight Simulator 3, Compact, Constantine, Creed, Crimson Skies, Crystalball, cyberchannel, Darkling for PartyMode, Deep Blue Something, digitaldj, Dream Catcher, Ducky, Elvis, Energy Blue, Erektorset, Frostbite, gadget, Ginger Man, Ginger Woman, gnome, Gold, Goo, Gorillaz, Grinch, Half-Life 2, Halloween, Halo 2, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Headspace, Heart_Butterfly, HOB, holiday_skin, Ice, iMusica, Isaeli, Jaws, Jewel, Josie_and_the_Pussycats, Kenwood KDC-X959, Kids, Kung Fu Chaos, Livin' It Skate, Lollapalooza 2003, Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle Earth, Lost Planet, Main_Street, Mandalay, MechAssault Deluxe Edition, Media Center XP, Melvin, Military, modernblue, MSN, Nautical, Need for Speed Underground, NVIDIA Reactor, Ocean, Official Xbox Skin for Windows Media Player (MP7 and XP), Optik, pharoah, Plus! Aquarium, PLUS! BIONIC DOT, Plus! da Vinci, PLUS! HARD BOILED, PLUS! HUESHIFTER, PLUS! MECHA, Plus! Nature, PLUS! PLASMA BALL, PLUS! PROFESSIONAL, PLUS! PULSAR, PLUS! SLIMLINE, Plus! Space, polygon, Portals, PowerToys, Press The Green Button, Primitive, Project Gotham Racing 2, Quantum Redshift, Quicksilver, rad, Radio, Raptor, Rave-MP, raveworld, Revert, robbie, Roundlet, Rusty, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Science, Scooby-Doo 2, Secura, Smart Display Blue, Smart Display Silver, Spider-man, Splinter Cell, Sports, springflower, Star Wars, Stars and Stripes, Stealth, Superman, T3 Skynet Media Player, TDK Digital MixMaster, Television, The Last Samurai, The Sentinel, The Unit, The_Doobie_Brothers, Thomas, Tomb Raider 2, Toothy, TripleX (MP7 and XP), tubeframe, Ursula, US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Navy, Utomjording, v2_underworld, Vario, WALL-E, Wild Well Control Inc., World of Warcraft, and WWN.
- Skins created by: MediaBay.com, TheSkinsFactory.com, Microsoft Corporation, Cablemusic Networks, Inc., Sony Pictures Digital, Henrik Löwenadler of SkinWerkz, Saltmine, LLC, sign define - www.signdefine.com, wotch.com, Joe Walker and Jon Munro, Marcus Johnson and Jennifer Young, Alfonso Roman of SkinWerkz, EMI Parlophone, Robert Chrestensen and Jon Munro of Tattoo Media, Christine Estrada and Don Olson of Tattoo Media, Adrian Black, Tattoo Media, [email protected], SHAPE Group, Aimee Sher and Don Olson of Tattoo Media, ess-vid of SkinWerkz, doodle / riddlah of SkinWerkz, Ed Averett, robwest, Ilmari Heikkinen of The Skins Factory, Raveworld Networks, Inc., Hypnosis - www.hypnosismedia.com, Alfonso Roman of TheSkinsFactory.com, Petrol Designs, joachim of SkinWerkz, and Horton Lantz Marocco.
- © and ™ MediaBay.com, Universal Studios, DC COMICS, Warner Bros Entertainment Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Cablemusic Networks, Inc., Sony Pictures Digital Inc., ByteAudio.com's SkinWerkz and Wind-Up records, sign define, Aezra, Inc, www.wotch.com, Tattoo Media, Inc, Marcus Johnson and Jennifer Young, EMI, Valve Corporation, House of Blue's Digital, Inc., iMusica Empreendimentos, SHAPE Group, Kenwood USA LTD, TheSkinsFactory.com, Lollapalooza, MMIV New Line Productions, Inc, CAPCOM CO., LTD, ess-vid of SkinWerkz, SkinWerkz, Averett Associates, Electronic Arts Inc, NVIDIA Corporation, WEBPRO International - The Pedestal Magazine.com, GoVideo, Raveworld Networks, Inc, Hypnosis, THQ Inc., E-monee, Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Inc., Alienware Corporation, Lucasfilm Ltd., C2 and its related entities, TDK Electronics Corporation, Pyramid Records, Paramount Pictures, Robert Frost (Frosty), Mattel, Disney/Pixar, Wild Well Control, Inc., Blizzard Entertainment, and World Wrestling Network.
Credit to codenameTOSTR on archive.org for compiling the skins for Windows Media Player 9 Series.
Windows Vista (PRODUCT) RED Content Pack
*For those who don't know about the Windows Vista (PRODUCT) RED Content Pack, this content pack was included in the special packaging of Windows Vista Ultimate's upgrade disc to promote awareness of and raise funds to fight against HIV / AIDS in Africa. Included in this content pack are 12 wallpapers, a screensaver, 2 Windows Sidebar gadgets, and an animated Windows DreamScene wallpaper.
Windows 7 Themes
These theme packs contain the intellectual property of Microsoft and other third parties.
Desktop Themes for Windows 7, Windows 8.x, Windows 10, and Windows 11
Windows Throwback Theme for Windows 10+
*"Take your PC back to 1985 with this tubular special-edition theme, inspired by the first year of Windows. Old-school meets new-school in these 10 totally bodacious, premium 4k images, free for Microsoft Themes. These images are to be used as desktop wallpaper only." - Microsoft
System Requirements
System Requirements
Windows Themes for Windows 10+
Pride Themes for Windows 10+
*Pride 2019: "Celebrate Pride with this special-edition Windows theme, inspired by the many flags of the LGBTQI+ community. Explore Microsoft Pride at www.microsoft.com/pride. These images are to be used as desktop wallpaper only." - Microsoft
*Pride 2020 Flags: "The more we talk, the more we understand. Kick-off conversations about Pride with this special-edition theme for Windows, inspired by the many flags of the LGBTQI+ community. Learn more at Microsoft.com/Pride. These images are to be used as desktop wallpaper only." - Microsoft
*Pride 21 Wallpapers: "Personalize your PC with Pride wallpapers inspired by retro Windows experiences and the flags of the LGBTQI+ communities" - Microsoft
*Pride 22 Wallpapers: "Bridge borders with new Windows wallpapers inspired by the flags of LGBTQIA+ communities." - Microsoft
*Pride 2023 Wallpapers: "Bring your Pride to your Windows with new wallpapers celebrating Pride and many LGBTQIA+ communities." - Microsoft
System Requirements for Pride 2019 and Pride 2020 Flags Themes
*Pride 2020 Flags: "The more we talk, the more we understand. Kick-off conversations about Pride with this special-edition theme for Windows, inspired by the many flags of the LGBTQI+ community. Learn more at Microsoft.com/Pride. These images are to be used as desktop wallpaper only." - Microsoft
*Pride 21 Wallpapers: "Personalize your PC with Pride wallpapers inspired by retro Windows experiences and the flags of the LGBTQI+ communities" - Microsoft
*Pride 22 Wallpapers: "Bridge borders with new Windows wallpapers inspired by the flags of LGBTQIA+ communities." - Microsoft
*Pride 2023 Wallpapers: "Bring your Pride to your Windows with new wallpapers celebrating Pride and many LGBTQIA+ communities." - Microsoft
System Requirements for Pride 2019 and Pride 2020 Flags Themes
*THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL MICROSOFT WEBSITE*
Windows and Halo are products of Microsoft Corporation.
The Windows logos are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
The personalization icon was created by Microsoft Corporation.
Final Fantasy XI ©2002, 2003 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
Progress Pride Flag ©quasar.digital LLC. Polyamory Pride Flag by Molly Colleen Bennett Wilvich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
All images used for the wallpapers included in the desktop themes are owned by their respective holders.
Windows and Halo are products of Microsoft Corporation.
The Windows logos are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
The personalization icon was created by Microsoft Corporation.
Final Fantasy XI ©2002, 2003 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
Progress Pride Flag ©quasar.digital LLC. Polyamory Pride Flag by Molly Colleen Bennett Wilvich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
All images used for the wallpapers included in the desktop themes are owned by their respective holders.