Be it an application or an entire operating system, the ability to apply themes to it makes using it a much more personalized experience. Like any major operating system, Windows has had theming support available since its early days, and it has been constantly improved over time. Last year, we brought you a list of 25 of our favorite themes and visual styles for Windows 8,10, and now, it’s time to look at what has since become available for the latest version of Microsoft’s OS i.e. Windows 8.1. So, let’s take a look at some of the most beautiful themes for Windows 8.1 by both Microsoft and third-parties.
Third-Party Themes
Before you can apply third-party themes, you must first patch the UxTheme.dll file on your computer. Fortunately, the process has been made super-easy, thanks to the UXTheme Multi-Patcher tool. Here’s how it works:
Download the latest version of UxTheme Multi-Patcher and extract the contents of the downloaded zip file. Next, launch the tool, make sure the ‘Set Windows X’s Live as default home page’ option is unchecked (unless you do want your browser’s home page to be changed), and click the ‘Patch’ button.
You will then need to restart your computer once, and after that, you’ll be able to apply any third-party themes to Windows.
Now let’s take a look at some of the best third-party themes available for Windows 8.1.
1. 8 Plus (by ~froggz19)
2. Abisso 2014 (by ~ezio)
3. Adobe CS6 (by ~xXiNightXx)
4. Aero Glow 8.1 (by ~MrGriM01)
5. Aero7 (by ~DaMonkeyOnCrack)
6. AeroByDesign (by ~LiveOrDieTM)
7. Bel Minimal (by ~cu88)
8. Blaze (by ~sagorpirbd)
9. CamVs (by ~HungHello)
10. Claro (by ~2befree)
11. Dark Aero (by ~Nighthawk-F22)
12. Elegant (by ~swapnil36fg)
13. Gray8.1 (by ~gsw953onDA)
14. Gray8.1 Glass (by ~gsw953onDA)
15. Mimi (by ~cu88)
16. Naumn (by ~cu88)
17. Soft Glass 8 (by ~sagorpirbd)
18. Tequila port (by ~rian76)
19. TwentyThirteen (by ~Sand-And-Mercury)
20. Vanilla (by ~link6155)
21. Vlinder (by ~cu88)
22. White Window Borders (by ~gersma)
23. Xgreen (by ~TermitBOSS)
24. Xsun (by ~TermitBOSS)
![Xsun Windows 8.1 Theme[3]](http://cloud.addictivetips.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Xsun-Windows-8.1-Theme3.png "Xsun Windows 8.1 Theme[3]")
25. xZmN (by ~cu88)
Official Themes By Microsoft
Microsoft has officially made available a big repository of beautiful themes for Windows, and here’s our pick of the most beautiful ones released last year.
26. Animal Affection
27. Autumn Bounty
28. Colors of Nature
30. Diffusion
31. Fun Fruit
32. Grow
33. Harvest Time
34. Hopes and Dreams
38. Masquerade
40. Nature Macros
41. Painted Skies
42. Rainbow of Birds
43. Rango
45. Small World
46. Thailand
47. Tropical Fish
48. Waterfalls
49. Winter Garden
50. Zune Elements
Got your own favorite Windows 8.1 theme that you want to share with us and our users? Don’t forget to let us know about it in the comments section below.
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