Windows 10: Windows 11 accent colors are not applied to the menus and start button, is this going to be...

Windows 11 start button and menus should change color to match your accent color. Anyone else having this issue? In Windows 10 the start button would change to match the accent color being used.

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Start Menu background color customize

Hi,

You can change the background color of the the Start menu on Settings. To do this, follow the steps below:

• Click the Windows logo (Start button).
• Click the gear icon (Settings).
• Choose Personalization.
• Select Colors.
• Under Show color on Start, taskbar, and action center, switch the slider to
  On.
• After switching the slider to On, you can now pick what color you want or you can click the
  Automatically pick an accent color from my background checkbox to make Windows pick the color that complements the color of your desktop background.

Kindly share with us the result after you perform the steps above.

 

Title Bars have lost accent color

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

It seems like you've tried several troubleshooting steps already. Here are a few additional suggestions that might help you address the issue with the title bars not matching the accent color in Windows 11:

1. Check Windows Updates:

Make sure your system is up-to-date. Microsoft frequently releases updates that include bug issues and improvements. Go to "Settings" > "Windows Update" to check for and install any available updates.

2. Verify Color Settings:

1. Go to "Settings" > "Personalization" > "Colors."
   
2. Confirm that "Show accent color on title bars and windows borders" is enabled.
   
3. Try changing the accent color to a different one and check if the issue persists.
   

3. Adjust Theme Settings:

1. Go to "Settings" > "Personalization" > "Themes."
   
2. Select a default Windows theme and check if the issue persists.
   
3. If the default themes work correctly, you can try creating a new custom theme with the desired accent color.
   

4. Reset Color Settings:

1. Go to "Settings" > "Personalization" > "Colors."
   
2. Toggle off "Automatically pick an accent color from my background."
   
3. Choose a specific color for your accent color.
   
4. Restart your computer and check if the title bar colors are correct.
   

5. Registry Editor (Advanced):

1. Open Registry Editor by pressing Win + R, typing regedit and pressing Enter.
   
2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\DWM
   
3. Check if there's a DWORD value named AccentColorInactive If not, create it and set its value to the same as AccentColor
   
4. Restart your computer.
   

Disclaimer: Generally, modifying registry subkeys or work group is intended for advanced users, administrators, and IT Professionals. It can help fix some problems, however, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For further protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click How to back up and restore the registry in Windows - Microsoft Support to view the article.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Accent Color - Issue With Not Accepting Any Color and Defaults to Black

Hello PJordan,

Good to see you in Microsoft Community.

Firstly, could you let me know the specific system version? You can check it by pressing the Win key + R key, and typing "winver", then press Enter, please take a screenshot/photo of it, and only send the relevant information without PII in the next reply.

Did this occur recently, or has it been going on for a while? If it was recent, did you have any special actions (such as installing system updates, hardware changes, etc.) before that?

I understand your frustration with the Accent Color issue in Windows 11. Here are some steps you can try to reset the theme settings and potentially resolve the problem:

1. Reset Theme Settings:
   
   • Right-click on the desktop and select "Personalize".
     
   • In the Themes settings, scroll down to the "Related Settings" section on the right-hand side and click on "Advanced theme settings".
     
   • In the "Theme" dropdown menu, select the "Windows" default theme (or any other theme you prefer).
     
   • Confirm the selection and apply the changes.
     
2. Restart Windows Explorer:
   
   Right-click on the taskbar and select "Task Manager". Find "Windows Explorer" in the list of processes, right-click on it, and choose "Restart".
   
3. Check Accent Color Settings:
   
   1. Go back to the "Personalization" settings as you did in step 1.
      
   2. Set the "Choose your accent color" option to "Automatic".
      
   3. Turn off "Show accent color on Start and taskbar" and "Show accent color on title bars and windows borders".
      
   4. Apply the changes.
      
4. Check for Graphics Driver Update:
   
   Ensure that you have the latest graphics drivers installed for your system. Outdated or faulty drivers can sometimes cause display issues.
   

If anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist