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Description
Supported versions:- Version 2004
- Version 1909
- Version 1903
Might not work on older versions
This visual style is made to have neutral colors.
The music player in the preview image is AIMP with Ladient 2 ( fav.me/d9bypg0 )
Before you install
- Check if you have the right version of Windows 10 (See www.howtogeek.com/236195/how-t… )
- Make a restore point (!)
- Install Open Sans (included in the download in the 'Font' folder)
- Uninstall any patch if you have already installed one (UxStyle, UltraUXThemePatcher) (!)
How to install
1. Install UltraUXThemePatcher and reboot after install: www.syssel.net/hoefs/software_…
2. Install Old New Explorer (ONE): www.msfn.org/board/topic/17037…
My recommended settings: i.imgur.com/4e0bpi2.png
3. Copy the content of 'Visual style' to 'C:\Windows\Resources\Themes' (i.imgur.com/z3i2huu.png )
4. Right-click your desktop > 'Personalize' > 'Themes' and click 'Penumbra10(w)(s)' under 'Apply a theme'
The preview image above uses "Penumbra10" (recommended)
See "Variants" section below for information about the different theme files.
5. Set Colors in Setting page to Dark ( i.imgur.com/nNl4DwS.png ). Not doing this might cause some colors to not show correctly.
Something wrong? Try this
- If everything is still white or mostly white, click on the 'Windows' theme, reboot your computer, and repeat step 4.
- Reinstall the latest versions of UltraUXThemePatcher and Old New Explorer (ONE) (links above). Be sure to reboot afterward.
- Check the FAQ section of the UltraUXThemePatcher website (link above) if the steps above did not fix your problem. At this point, the problem is usually because of the required system files not getting patched correctly.
Known problems
- Some remaining white elements, like in the Task manager under Performance
Known fixes
Problem: Hidden disabled text or icons (like in Notepad++)
Fix: www.mediafire.com/file/bhxvgxk…
Note: These altered themes will create minor inconsistencies in the theme.
Problem: The theme will have white elements after returning to the desktop from sleep, hibernating or locking the PC.
Fix:
1. Open up "regedit"
2. Make a backup (right-click > export) of the following key/folder:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\DefaultColors]
3. Now remove the key/folder [DefaultColors] (right-click > delete, may require you to Take Ownership first)
4. Done
Note: Your theme color will restore to default Windows blue after returning to the desktop. This only affects things like the lock screen colors and volume indicator color.
Extra customization
- To change your taskbar color/opacity
winaero.com/blog/get-a-complet…
- Bring back the old personalize window
winaero.com/comment.php?commen…
- Explorer window customization (Old New Explorer)
www.msfn.org/board/topic/17037…
- Center your taskbar icons
www.beingtechsavvy.com/align-p…
- Bring back the command bar
Use the following guide, but remove the line with Element padding, instead of adding it.
www.askvg.com/how-to-make-fold…
Variants
Penumbra 10 comes with a couple of variants:
- Penumbra10: The theme as it was intended to be used.
If you don't know which variant you should use, pick this one.
- Penumbra10w: The w stands for "White".
This theme is like Penumbra 10, but has a white Windowcolor and black Windowtextcolor.
This is meant for people that want a dark theme, but don't want programs like Microsoft Word and Excel to be affected with a dark page and white text. This theme does create inconsistencies with the rest of the theme.
- Penumbra10s: The s stands for "Stock".
This theme is like Penumbra 10, but with stock/default looking caption buttons (Minimize, maximize, close) and Taskbar button.
- Penumbra10ws: A combination of White and Stock.
Changelog
01/01/2020
- Support for Windows 10 Version 1903 and 1909. Should work fine on older versions but I have not tested this.
- Small and old inconsistencies in the theme fixed
- Set Colors in Setting page to Dark ( i.imgur.com/nNl4DwS.png ). Not doing this might cause some colors to not show correctly.
Some new inconsistencies might be occurring because of the migration to 1903/1909.
08/05/2018
- The theme has not changed since it already supported version 1803, Spring Creators Update.
- Install the latest UltraUXThemePatcher and reboot if you're coming from an earlier version of Windows 10.
- Changed download folder structure. All abovementioned Windows 10 versions are supported by the same theme files. No need to differentiate with a different folder per Windows 10 version.
27/12/2017
- Fixed white background in Run task dialog
- Fixed white background in Extract files window
09/12/2017
- Fixed the no border issue. The theme now has the same border size as the default Windows theme (1px)
- Adjusted caption font and size
08/12/2017
- Completely remade penumbra 10 with the version 1709 default Windows theme.
This means that the theme now officially supports Version 1709 (Build 16299) - Fall Creators Update.
- Certain problems, like the right-menu not showing or being bugged, should be fixed now.
- The border size is now 0px (from 4px)
I tried to make the border 1px, but I can't seem to find the element that changes the color of the left border.
With borders, it would show inactive windows with a translucent border and becomes opaque when the windows is active.
- Small color and asset changes
11/08/2017
- Fixed Penumbra 10s and 10ws versions (taskbar pearl did not change)
21/05/2017
- Updated Automated Theme Reset Script to work on Creators Update (using ThemeSwitcher now)
15/04/2017
- Fixed the command bar on the Creative Update (it now no longer shows on mouse over)
14/04/2017
- Added support for Version 1703 (Build 15063), also known as the Creators Update.* (separate folder)
- Fixed the unreadable searchbar text in explorer
- Increased the brightness of the right click menu
- New wallpaper
07/03/2017
- Added two new variants: Penumbra 10s and Penumbra 10ws
The s stands for "Stock" and comes with stock/default looking caption buttons (Minimize, maximize, close) and Taskbar button.
- Removed Build 10586 (November)
- Small changes
07/08/2016
- Added compatibility for build 14393 (Anniversary update)
20/06/2016
- Small alignment and margin change for the explorer navbar
31/01/2016
- Fixed copy window not showing with MTP transfers
- Changed caption buttons
- Changed the blue buttons in the copy window
- Changed the detail pane colors
- Other small changes
25/11/2015
- Fixed build 10586 compatibility
- Fixed white in context menu
- Fixed black text problem
- Removed beta tag
- Tons of other small changes
28/10/2015
- Initial beta release
Please read the complete description above and the comments below before asking about a problem!
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Comments: 1301
sinsinta In reply to ??? [2019-01-01 16:36:44 +0000 UTC]
What will happen to my windows system if I didn't create a restore point before installing? What should I do if I some time I want to completely undo all those things?
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Shadow927 In reply to sinsinta [2019-01-04 14:33:13 +0000 UTC]
If you did not have any problem while applying the skin such as any bsod, system error etc. you'll just have to undo the changes and you won't have Penumbra anymore.
The restore point is useful in case you had problems like I said to your pc while applying Penumbra. They could happen if you are applying it to a version of Windows 10 that's not supported yet or if your GPU most likely can't handle this skin. I have a budget gaming rig with Intel Core i5 3470 3.2GHz, Nvdia GT 1030 2GB VRAM and 8gb DDR3 Ram, this should work fine with the skin. If you have a old laptop that has been upgraded to Win 10 but with low specs then most likely it won't handle the skin and that would result in a system error/bsod. That's what system restore point is for.
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CrestlineKid In reply to ??? [2018-12-31 21:31:43 +0000 UTC]
Please make support for 1809 <3
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goldjazz In reply to ??? [2018-12-16 23:10:40 +0000 UTC]
i may be stupid as hell but i cant seem to fully install this. the upper right controls (minimize, restore down and close) seems the same and there is no background darkenning in the UI. I have followed every step tho... Can you help me?
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demysek In reply to ??? [2018-12-14 12:12:40 +0000 UTC]
Does anyone know why is it like that? The theme is awesome!
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CrestlineKid In reply to demysek [2018-12-31 21:32:27 +0000 UTC]
I agree, that should be fixed. Unless it is just a bug.
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Bnuldun In reply to ??? [2018-12-09 11:26:32 +0000 UTC]
It seems this theme didn't do much at all besides give me a new desktop wallpaper. It didn't even turn certain windows dark gray. Like, when I right click a picture and click "properties," that window is all white still. Let me see if I can upload a screenshot of it. This sucks, because everything was working before. I had a different Steam skin and I did something that I don't even remember honestly. I was messing around with my themes for some odd reason. Anyway, here's the screenshot of a white window. Other random things are still white as well. I just thought I'd try this theme.
Edit: Never mind. I got it to work. I used the UXPatcher again and it worked. All is well again.
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Rohanadsur In reply to M-Anas [2019-01-05 17:27:47 +0000 UTC]
Bit of a late reply, but I tried it on 1809 it works like a charm no issue this far.
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MinzSmurqy In reply to ??? [2018-12-07 18:27:28 +0000 UTC]
Im on version 3574, How? Windows 10 though.. with 17134.407
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xtan975 In reply to ??? [2018-12-04 11:39:39 +0000 UTC]
Everything perfect, it's georgous but selected option at explorer fails, just appears a line. I did everything at description.
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BenSow In reply to ??? [2018-11-25 15:06:31 +0000 UTC]
Would love to try this out but can't seem to download, deviantart says page not found :/
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Stargreen123 In reply to BenSow [2019-01-23 08:27:16 +0000 UTC]
it still doesn't work for me ;-;
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jethrix In reply to ??? [2018-11-20 05:55:42 +0000 UTC]
Man, this look super awesome~!
I really wanted to personalize my pc but I'm too scared to change anything and destroy it. Lol
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Img64Labs In reply to ??? [2018-11-19 20:26:53 +0000 UTC]
you plan to update for 1809 since its now out?
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m3taphysique In reply to ??? [2018-11-13 20:09:50 +0000 UTC]
So where did the download link go?
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kivimajuri In reply to ??? [2018-11-09 08:34:15 +0000 UTC]
Not working in 1709. Did everything according to guide, with reboots and all, only active window top border and url bar of browser turn black.
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mhp1995 In reply to ??? [2018-11-07 10:33:23 +0000 UTC]
works perfectly on windows 10 1809 RS5 built... Thank you for this wonderful theme
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papu35 In reply to ??? [2018-10-22 10:46:29 +0000 UTC]
Any way to make default the white colour in office apps with other themes?
Thanks
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Algoinde In reply to ??? [2018-10-21 18:25:28 +0000 UTC]
Hi! This is a great theme, thank you for you work.
I am using Aero Glass, which works with the stock Windows theme, however with Penumbra the statusbar transparency/blur is covered by the theme's gray frame. Is there any way to patch the theme with transparent window frames?
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alali44 In reply to ??? [2018-10-15 17:53:25 +0000 UTC]
I hope this awesome theme will be updated to 1809 as soon as possible
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mhp1995 In reply to alali44 [2018-11-07 10:33:59 +0000 UTC]
it works in 1809... i am using it
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nzanee In reply to alali44 [2018-10-16 11:22:06 +0000 UTC]
Give him time, the theme mostly works for me using 1809 (didnt install the update that came after tho) and the workarounds to re apply the theme after restart/sleep, the only broken thing (for me) is when it turns back to white after sleep, and the command fixes it, ofcourse I'd love to not have to use it just like before, but oh well, I can bare with it for the meantime
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MathiasTopKek In reply to ??? [2018-10-12 11:17:41 +0000 UTC]
yeah it worked fine for the first update to 1809 but then they released an cumulative update and it fucked the theme up so hard.
suggesting to update asap!
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AlexanderSct In reply to MathiasTopKek [2018-10-20 23:01:07 +0000 UTC]
maybe installing ultrauxthemepatcher again would work?
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Mainber In reply to ??? [2018-10-11 19:31:10 +0000 UTC]
It just won´t work for me. Installed everyting, wouldn´t work so i used the system recovery to jump back and install it again, still won´t work.
And I made sure I did everything correct. Please help me im desperate for that gorgeous theme.
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AlexanderSct In reply to Mainber [2018-10-20 23:00:16 +0000 UTC]
It might only be working for me, but try installing ultrauxthemepatcher again.
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skuffer In reply to ??? [2018-10-11 08:36:39 +0000 UTC]
Been using Penumbra on Windows 10 for quite some time now and absolutely love it, However recently Chrome introduced quite the update and made the URL bar background white again.
I've tried everything I know of to get it dark but it just won't work, Does this need to be updated to support the new Chrome update? Thanks Scope
Here's a few examples of it below (including new tab also)
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uffjohn In reply to skuffer [2018-10-12 08:26:19 +0000 UTC]
Navigate to chrome://flags/, find the setting "UI Layout for browser's top chrome", and change to "Normal". Should do the trick.
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skuffer In reply to uffjohn [2018-12-05 20:51:12 +0000 UTC]
On the newest Chrome update it breaks it once again :l Any ideas on how to get the URL bar black again? (I didn't even mean to upgrade Chrome either)
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skuffer In reply to uffjohn [2018-10-20 19:10:00 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much this fixed it! You're awesome dude
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PastelitoFresa In reply to ??? [2018-10-05 17:37:33 +0000 UTC]
Just letting you that it works great with new October Update
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umosay In reply to PastelitoFresa [2018-10-06 03:21:03 +0000 UTC]
Can you try going into file explorer, where it lists all your main drives - then turning on preview pane with alt + p and see if you can access any drives without explorer crashing. That's the only issue I'm having. Doesn't happen with other themes or with preview pane disabled.
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nzanee In reply to ??? [2018-10-05 03:37:06 +0000 UTC]
So, by reading the comments below... does it work with October Update (without crashes and that kind of stuff) or not?..
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umosay In reply to nzanee [2018-10-05 06:39:37 +0000 UTC]
Works for me, the only explorer crash appears when I click on the main file explorer window with drives, if I just navigate it through other folders it's fine. Crash might just be for me though, it doesn't always happen but something must trigger it.
-e- OK I think I know what is causing my crashes now. When I have preview pane enabled (alt + P) it restarts explorer on the main FE page. Doesn't happen if already inside a drive. Doesn't happen with other themes. Someone else should test that too.
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saiverx In reply to umosay [2019-04-09 13:14:51 +0000 UTC]
This fixed my issue! (disable preview-pane)
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VagJayJay In reply to nzanee [2018-10-05 05:27:30 +0000 UTC]
It works on mine, though there are some inconsistencies within dialog boxes and stuff, but works overall.
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118shadow118 In reply to ??? [2018-10-04 07:40:10 +0000 UTC]
Is there a way to get the status bar with Penumbra?
I switched to Penumbra while there was an Explorer window still open and the status bar remained, if there was an option to get something like that to be permanent, that would be great
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umosay In reply to 118shadow118 [2018-10-04 20:33:15 +0000 UTC]
Just uninstall OldNewExplorer
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118shadow118 In reply to umosay [2018-10-05 20:00:45 +0000 UTC]
I don't have ONE installed, still no status bar. Those two little shortcuts in the bottom right corner are really useful
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VagJayJay In reply to ??? [2018-10-04 05:08:15 +0000 UTC]
Just a heads up bro, you might not have to overhaul everything for October update. Got the update last night, along with the latest UXThemePatcher, after everything, Penumbra worked fine (All variants, even the alternate version).
Attached is an image which shows how the theme looks along with the version of windows that i am running.
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