In latest operating system of windows Microsoft has removed the Aero glass theme as well as Windows Classic theme. While majority of Windows users don’t like the Classic theme and prefer to the use the default theme, a small percentage of Windows users prefer to use the Windows Classic theme regardless of system hardware configuration.
Classic theme boosts system performance, especially on low end machines. By switching from the default theme to the Classic, you can give your Windows old look and feel. Another advantage of using Classic theme is that you can boost laptop battery life.
Windows 8 users who are missing the Windows Classic theme will be glad to know that Windows 8 Classic theme is available now. A deviantart user has created the Classic theme for Windows 8. The best thing is that you don’t need to edit or replace original system files to install this Classic theme. Simply follow the given below instructions to install and apply Windows classic theme in Windows 8.
NOTE: You can use this theme file on both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 8. Applying the Classic theme will change the Start screen background and tile color to classic view as well.
Step by step guide to install Windows 8 Classic Theme :
- Visit the official download link which is provided at the end of the article to download the zip file of this theme.
- Extract the zip file onto the desktop or any other location to get Classic.theme file.
- Now move the Classic.theme file to C:\Windows\Resources\Ease of Access Themes folder (here, “C” is your Windows 8 installation drive).
- Perform a right-click on desktop, click Personalise to open Personalization window.
- Here, under High Contrast Themes, you will see the Classic theme along with other high contrast themes. Click on Classic theme to apply it.
To switch back to the default one, simply open Personalization window and click on the theme you like and you have done it.
Download Windows 8 Classic Theme
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