Solved How to Keep Blue Microsoft Store Icon in Dark Theme


rafaelsouzams

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I really like the blue Microsoft Store icon when I'm using the light theme, and I'd like to keep using it when I'm using the system's dark theme. Is there any way to do this?

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Windows 11 23h2

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    Core i9 10900
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    64gb
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    RTX 4070TI
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It appears the only choices are, white/blue is the latest icon. white/black is the old icon white shows on dark theme blue on white theme.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DELL XPS 8960
    CPU
    i7-13700k
    Motherboard
    GENUINE DELL XPS 8960 DESKTOP MOTHERBOARD INTEL SOCKET LGA1700 XD433
    Memory
    (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA FOUNDERS EDITION GEFORCE RTX 4060-Ti
    Sound Card
    ON BOARD 7.1 CHANNEL AUDIO
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    DELL 27 MONITOR - P2722H
    Screen Resolution
    FULL HD (1080p) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
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    512 GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD (boot) + 1 TB, 7200 RPM, SATA, HDD (storage)
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    750W
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    DELL
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I found this while searching for a fix. Here it is, I have no idea whether it will work or not.

How to change the color of the Microsoft App Icon:

You could try this workaround: But, you’ll first need to unlock the Windows 11 taskbar with an App like 'ExplorerPatcher' or similar or edit the registry to unlock it. "Seems to me it's more work than it’s worth."

Normally, app icons from Microsoft store can't be changed. However, a desktop shortcut can be changed to whatever icon you like. The problem is you cannot create a shortcut of an app from the Microsoft store and send it to Desktop. What you could do is this:

1. Create a desktop folder then rename it to whatever you want
2. Drag the app then put it in the folder you created
3. Right click on Taskbar then deselect "Lock the taskbar"
4. Right click on Taskbar> Toolbars> New Toolbar then select the folder you created
5. Right click on the name of the toolbar then change View to Large Icons
6. Right click on the toolbar again then deselect "Show Title" and "Show Text"
7. From there, you can right click on the app then Properties then change it to the icon you like.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DELL XPS 8960
    CPU
    i7-13700k
    Motherboard
    GENUINE DELL XPS 8960 DESKTOP MOTHERBOARD INTEL SOCKET LGA1700 XD433
    Memory
    (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA FOUNDERS EDITION GEFORCE RTX 4060-Ti
    Sound Card
    ON BOARD 7.1 CHANNEL AUDIO
    Monitor(s) Displays
    DELL 27 MONITOR - P2722H
    Screen Resolution
    FULL HD (1080p) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
    Hard Drives
    512 GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD (boot) + 1 TB, 7200 RPM, SATA, HDD (storage)
    PSU
    750W
    Case
    DELL
    Cooling
    DELL PERFORMANCE CPU LIQUID COOLING
    Keyboard
    AZIO
    Mouse
    LOGITECH M650
    Internet Speed
    INTERNET SPEED 100 MBPS
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE AND GOOGLE CHROME
    Antivirus
    NORTON 360
    Other Info
    ALTEC LANSING SPEAKERS
True, although it's not that difficult, I would like to avoid using this type of software, as it's just a small detail.
Anyway, thanks for the help
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    Core i9 10900
    Motherboard
    Asus Z490-H Gaming
    Memory
    64gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4070TI
    Hard Drives
    Samsung Evo 970 1Tb
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