WinPaletter is a portable application that helps you customize Windows aspects in an advanced way

WinPaletter

WinPaletter is back! Project Scope:

This return release concentrates on cleaning up legacy issues and providing a better-honed experience. While significant new features are not anticipated, the goal is to place the project in a stable, workable condition.

Area	Update Description	Progress
Windows 8 Support	Adding support for Windows 8 build 9200 (and builds below Windows 8.1)	⌛ In progress
Bugs fixes	Fix reported and non reported bugs and issues	⌛ In progress
Simplified UI Components	Streamlined user interface for enhanced workflow	⌛ In progress
Wiki rewrite	Wiki will be improved and rewritten to make users can understand WinPaletter more after its massive UI refresh	⌛ In progress
Logging System	New "WinPaletter Log" for sophisticated user diagnostics	⌛ In progress
Developer Support	Better in-code documentation and organized comments for developers	⌛ In progress
System Restore Point	Automatically create a restore point before applying any theme	✔️ Done
Multi-user Improvements	More stable and predictable behavior in multi-user scenarios	✔️ Done
WinPaletter setup	A setup dialog will appear on first launch, allowing you to configure WinPaletter preferences to best suit your needs	✔️ Done

> [!IMPORTANT] > Development during this comeback phase will be limited. The developer will be available only one or two days per week (or every two weeks), and not for the full day. As a result, progress will be slower compared to the more active development period prior to archiving.

> [!WARNING] > Development may stop in February 2026, and the project will be archived once more. This end is not confirmed.

WinPaletter is a portable tool designed to elevate your Windows desktop experience. Whether you're a designer, developer, or someone who loves personalization, WinPaletter offers an intuitive interface and robust features to streamline the management and application of colors and effects on your Windows system.

With WinPaletter, you can customize a wide range of Windows aspects, including Windows Colors, Visual Styles, Classic Colors, Lock screen (LogonUI), Cursors, Metrics and Fonts, Terminals and Consoles, wallpaper, sounds, screen savers, Windows effects (tweaks), and Windows icons according to your preferences.

Key Features

Intuitive Interface: WinPaletter boasts a user-friendly interface, making color palette management accessible to users of all levels of expertise.
Themes Import/Export: Explore a world of creativity with the ability to import and export themes. Visit the WinPaletter Store to discover a diverse collection of themes shared by the community.
Real-time Preview: Witness your color choices come to life with the real-time preview feature, allowing you to fine-tune your color scheme effortlessly.

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Getting Started

Requirements:

Windows Version	Supported WinPaletter Version	.NET Framework 4.8 Requirement
11	`Any version`	Pre-installed
10	`Any version`	Might require manual update if build is less than `1709`
8.1	`1.0.5.0+`	Install from Microsoft
8	`1.0.9.5+`	Install via custom method
7	`1.0.5.0+`	Install from Microsoft
Vista	`1.0.7.1+`	Requires repacked version — see guide
XP	`1.0.7.1+`	Requires OneCoreAPI + repacked version — see guide

Download:
- You can download the latest release from the releases page. > Note: It is the first source to be updated.
- Alternatively, you can use:
  - Microsoft WinGet:
    
    winget install Abdelrhman-AK.WinPaletter -l "UnzipPath"
  - Chocolatey:
    
    choco install WinPaletter or choco install WinPaletter --version x.x.xx
  - Visit this for advanced instructions.
Launch: Once downloaded, launch WinPaletter and start exploring its features to enhance your desktop aesthetics.