Windows1011TransparencyEffect.md

Windows 10/11 Transparency Effects

This guide shows you how to enable or disable transparency effects by modifying specific registry keys.

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Enabling Transparency Effects

Method 1: Using Command Prompt

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

   • Click Start, type cmd, right‑click Command Prompt, and choose Run as administrator.

2. Enter the following commands:
   Copy and paste each command (or all at once) and press Enter:

   reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize" /v EnableTransparency /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
   reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v UseOLEDTaskbarTransparency /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
   reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Dwm" /v ForceEffectMode /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f

   • Explanation:
     • EnableTransparency: Activates overall transparency effects.
     • UseOLEDTaskbarTransparency: Enables the taskbar’s transparent (OLED) style.
     • ForceEffectMode: Set to 2 to enforce the transparency effect via the Desktop Window Manager.

3. Restart your computer:

   • A reboot ensures that all changes take effect.

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Method 2: Using the Registry Editor

1. Open Registry Editor:

   • Press Windows key + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.

2. Modify the following registry keys:

   • General Transparency:

     • Navigate to:
       HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize
     • Double-click EnableTransparency and set its value to 1.

   • Taskbar Transparency:

     • Navigate to:
       HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
     • Double-click UseOLEDTaskbarTransparency and set its value to 1.

   • Forced DWM Effect:

     • Navigate to:
       HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Dwm
     • Double-click ForceEffectMode and set its value to 2.

3. Apply and restart:

   • Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

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Disabling Transparency Effects

Method 1: Using Command Prompt

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

   • Click Start, type cmd, right‑click Command Prompt, and choose Run as administrator.

2. Enter the following commands:
   Copy and paste each command and press Enter:

   reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize" /v EnableTransparency /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
   reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v UseOLEDTaskbarTransparency /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
   reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Dwm" /v ForceEffectMode /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

   • Explanation:
     • Setting each value to 0 turns off the transparency effects.

3. Restart your computer:

   • Reboot to fully apply the changes.

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Method 2: Using the Registry Editor

1. Open Registry Editor:

   • Press Windows key + R, type regedit, and press Enter.

2. Modify the following registry keys:

   • General Transparency:

     • Navigate to:
       HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize
     • Double-click EnableTransparency and change its value to 0.

   • Taskbar Transparency:

     • Navigate to:
       HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
     • Double-click UseOLEDTaskbarTransparency and change its value to 0.

   • Forced DWM Effect:

     • Navigate to:
       HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Dwm
     • Double-click ForceEffectMode and change its value to 0.

3. Apply and restart:

   • Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

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Note

Changes made via the registry or Command Prompt may require a restart to fully apply. Always exercise caution when editing the registry.