How to Make Linux Look Like Windows 10

octobre 17, 2024 Mourad ELGORMA

Want to use a Linux desktop but don’t want to lose Windows 10’s familiar look and vibe? Most desktop environments come with unique layouts and themes by default, but with a bit of effort, you can convert it to a spitting image of the Windows 10 desktop.

Links:
Windows 10 light variant – https://github.com/B00merang-Project/Windows-10/releases
Windows 10 dark variant – https://github.com/B00merang-Project/Windows-10-Dark/releases
Windows 10 icons – https://github.com/B00merang-Artwork/Windows-10/
Windows 10 background by Imgur – https://imgur.com/a/3lEQM
Windows 10 background by 4K Wallpapers – https://4kwallpapers.com/technology/windows-10-windows-logo-glossy-blue-background-2733.html

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:23 Step 1: Download and Install the Theme
2:21 Step 2: Download and Install the Icon Pack
4:11 Step 3: Enable Your Windows 10 Theme
7:46 End screen

What you’ll learn:
1. Get a Windows 10 GTK Theme
a. How to simply download a Windows 10 theme pack and icon pack designed for GTK desktops
b. How to download a Windows 10 theme pack and icon pack for GNOME, Xfce, LXDE, and MATE
2. Step 1: Download and Install the Theme
a. How to download your Windows 10 Theme
b. How to create a theme folder using command
c. How to decompress zip
d. How to extract zip file
e. How to make hidden files visible in your file
f. How to create a theme folder
3. Step 2: Download and Install the Icon Pack
a. How to get the overall design of Windows 10
b. How to install illustrious icons
c. How to download latest release of icons zip file
d. How to create icons folder using command
e. How to create icons folder
4. Step 3: Enable Your Windows 10 Theme
a. How to Open your DE’s settings and look for its theming preferences
b. How to choose the Windows 10 theme for Applications, Icons, and Desktop
c. How to replace mint logo in start menu
d. How to get My computers icons and my desktop
5. Make Linux Look Like Windows 10 With These Tips and Tweaks