If Windows 11 has been rejected by users, it’s largely due to its interface, which many find too inconsistent. Fortunately, Microsoft is working to refine the experience, and now the dark mode has been extended to File Explorer, which may help persuade hesitant users.
Windows 11 continues to evolve with the release of version 25H2. Microsoft is enhancing its operating system to convince users to adopt it, even as the interface remains criticized for its inconsistency. The company has gradually layered a modern interface over older menus, leading to some visual disjunction.
The File Explorer of Windows 11 Finally Enjoys a Real Dark Mode
The File Explorer has suffered from the same issue regarding dark mode. While navigating categories and folders displays correctly, some pop-up windows and dialog boxes still retain their original light appearance. This visual inconsistency is quite jarring and unlikely to convince users, especially when many are still using Windows 10, which is nearing an end of support with 400 million PCs exposed to cybersecurity threats.
Windows Latest discovered a hidden feature in Windows 11 Build 26120 from the beta channel. Now, the dark mode is extended to the entire File Explorer. Visual consistency has finally been achieved for Windows 11, which has surpassed Windows 10 in popularity on Steam. Transfer windows, access denial notices, and deletion confirmations now adopt the dark mode layout.
Windows 11 appears much more polished in terms of finishing, with a far more pleasant harmonization. Microsoft isn’t finished with Windows 11 yet, as the file transfer progress bar transitions from green to blue and turns yellow when paused. The interface, which hasn’t changed in years, is being modernized.
However, development remains incomplete since the Run and Properties options still do not benefit from dark mode. Thus, Microsoft continues its efforts to ensure that Windows 11 is ultimately coherent. Users will need to wait for a stable update in the coming months to fully enjoy the complete dark mode experience in File Explorer.
