v1.0.9.7-Stable

New features:

1. Animated Aero cursors from Windows Vista and 7, now fully customizable!

• This scheme recreates the look and feel of the classic Windows Vista\7 Aero cursors and allows you to customize their colors freely.
• For best results, change the animation speed to 20 by selecting the cursor, navigating to Busy rotating part, and then adjusting Animation speed.
• It’s recommended to use bright colors for the Busy background, as dark colors may cause accessibility issues.

2. Lock Screen Image Change Support (Windows 10/11)

• Lock screen image management has been extended to include Windows 10 and Windows 11.

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2. Application Improvements:

1. Cursor schemes layout changed for better accessibility.

2. Log Viewer Removal

• The built-in Log Viewer has been removed.
• Log files can now be opened directly with text editors, providing more flexibility for inspecting, searching, and analyzing logs. This change also simplifies maintenance and reduces overhead.

3. Application log settings

A new settings section has been introduced, allowing users to control logging preferences — such as enabling/disabling registry.

4. Registry read/write enhancements (for developers only)

• Registry operations have been refined, which is useful for developers who have forked WinPaletter and work with the registry.

5. UI and General Enhancements

• Several small UI adjustments have been made to improve overall visual consistency.

6. Updated used dependencies.

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3. Bugs fixes:

1- Fixed an issue where the log file remained in use after switching user accounts, preventing proper logging or cleanup.
2- Resolved a bug where attempting to log into a local account without a password triggered the Windows Credential UI dialog unnecessarily.
3- Fixed an issue where applying color effects resulted in all cursor files being replaced with the same cursor type as the selected cursor, instead of individually recolored versions.
4- Resolved a bug where the “Global” checkbox in Color Effects had no effect, causing all cursors to be recolored even when the option was not selected.
5- Corrected a problem with the WinPaletter Store Search functionality where results were not being filtering correctly.
6- Fixed an inconsistency in the Windows 10 Start Button vector color preview.
7- Fixed multiple UI layout bugs affecting Cursors Studio and the Wallpapers form, including control misalignment and inconsistent resizing behavior.
8- Resolved flickering issues in Mica title bars that occurred when the window gained or lost focus.
9- Fixed an issue that prevented Acrylic blur effects from rendering on WinPaletter forms running under Windows 10 systems.
10- Fixed a bug where message boxes did not display dark title bars when Dark Mode was enabled, leading to inconsistent appearance across dialogs.
11- Fixed missing color on extended title bars when the user enabled “Show accent color on title bars” in Windows 11 personalization settings.

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v1.0.9.6-Stable

Critical fix for Windows 10 – All windows and tabs become unusable due to an incorrect DWM drop-effect mechanism in Windows 10. Now it is fixed.

Bug fix: Some preview panels contained two unnecessary navigation buttons, which have now been removed.

Important

The changelog is the same as 1.0.9.5. Please read it if you have not used 1.0.9.5.

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v1.0.9.5-Stable

Warning

Do not use this version on Windows 10, as it is unusable there. Please use version 1.0.9.6 or later instead.

Important

If you are using a language file, some strings may not appear translated because the core language support has changed significantly. Please wait for the translators to update the language files accordingly.

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.

Important

This changelog is cumulative, meaning it includes every improvement, feature addition, and bug fix from earlier versions, along with the new changes introduced in this beta.
Reviewing the earlier notes will help you see the full progression of enhancements and provide better context for testing and feedback.

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New features:

1. Colors effects

• You can now change the color by applying a conversion effect.
• You can invoke this in one of three ways: by clicking a color item and navigating to the tabs, by opening the color item’s context menu, or by pressing the Color Effects button in the Aspect form (this option changes all colors at once).

Color picker	Context menu	Effects for all colors

• List of initially implemented effects:

Name	Effect Explanation
Change brightness	Increases or decreases the overall lightness of the image or color.
Darken	Lowers brightness to make the image or color appear darker.
Lighten	Raises brightness to make the image or color appear lighter.
Rotate hue	Shifts all hues around the color wheel while keeping saturation and brightness.
Desaturate	Reduces color intensity, moving colors closer to gray.
Find closest color in image	Replaces a color with the most visually similar color found elsewhere in an image you choose.
Invert	Flips each color channel to its opposite (e.g., RGB → 255-value).
Reverse	Swaps the order of color channels from ARGB to ABGR format.
Sepia	Applies a warm brownish tone for a vintage photograph effect.
Web Safe	Maps colors to the classic 216-color “web safe” palette for older browsers.
256 color	Reduces the image to a standard 256-color palette for indexed-color formats.
Frutiger Aero	Applies a bright, glossy gradient style reminiscent of mid-2000s “Frutiger Aero” UI.
Metro	Uses flat, bold colors inspired by Microsoft’s Metro (Windows 8) design language.
macOS Semantic	Adapts to macOS system semantic colors that change with light/dark mode and accents.
Android Material	Applies Google Material Design’s baseline color system and tonal palette.
Android Material Expressive 3	Uses Material You’s expressive scheme 3 with dynamic hues.
Monochrome	Converts all colors to variations of a single chosen hue.
Grayscale	Converts the image to shades of gray, removing all color information.

2. Windows Theme Aspect

• Merged Windows Colors and Visual Styles into a new refreshed aspect called Windows Theme.
• More organized and easier to navigate with tabs.
• Rebranded and redesigned Windows logos (refreshed designs in various aspects).

3. Windows 8 Support

• Added full support for Windows 8 (Build 9200).

4. Wallpaper Aspect

• Simplified layout for quicker and easier usage.
• Reduced memory usage in the Wallpaper Aspect preview, making it much faster than before.

5. Cursors Studio Aspect

• Redesigned layout with clearer separation of options into tabs (Background, Border, Busy Circles, Shadow).
• New options: Border thickness and Animation speed.
• Cursor size rendering above 32px now uses a new scaling method → avoids overlapping between loading circles and the cursor shape itself.
• Added option to customize all cursors at once.

6. Command Prompt & PowerShell Aspect

• Improved layout with a cleaner, modern design.
• Added list box to Color Table group for syncing colors from Windows Terminal stable/preview color schemes.
• Drag-and-drop from the table into track bars is now supported.
• Fixed raster font rendering issues.
• Added live preview of color changes directly in a real Command Prompt instance.

7. Newly implemented context menu for colors:

• It is now redesigned with a familiar layout to avoid ambiguity and includes effects for quick actions.
• You can copy and paste colors into other applications—such as a HEX color in Paint.NET—from WinPaletter.

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2. Application Improvements:

1. Added ability to delete Windows Terminal schemes/themes directly.

2. Removed SecureUxTheme installer wrapper (previously caused login-loop issues on Windows). Use the official SecureUxTheme installer instead #235.

3. Split LogonUI configurations so each Windows version now maintains its own configuration.

   • Example: Windows 10 no longer shares LogonUI settings with Windows 11.

4. Registry entries for Alarm and Ringtone sounds are no longer applied to unsupported systems (Windows 7 and below). Same applies to Windows XP’s NetMeeting and Speech Recognition (Vista and later only).

5. Added a notice: In Windows Switcher, the Classic NT scheme may cause the switcher to become invisible in Windows 11 24H2+. This behavior is intentional and comes from Microsoft’s implementation.

6. Improved Gaussian blur algorithm, resulting in better performance and lower memory usage.

7. Enhanced bitmap processing in previews (blurring, HSL, etc.).

8. Refined the layout of the palette extractor (Image + Color).

9. Minor improvements to the application’s light mode.

10. New colors formats (CSS, etc.).

11. Restored support for default Windows Terminal color schemes (e.g., Campbell, etc.).

• These schemes are no longer shipped by default in the JSON but WinPaletter can still load them.
• With addition of new schemes implemented by Microsoft.

12. Improved drag-and-drop functionality for color items—both between color items and between a color item and a tab—with an added label indicating the action that will occur when Ctrl, Alt, or Shift is held.

13. Dependencies

• Removed: ImageProcessor and ColorThiefDotNet (Implemented new and better methods inside WinPaletter's core.)
• Others are updated.

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3. Bug Fixes

1. Fixed: Colors not being applied to the password box on the lock screen. #236
2. Fixed: Windows Terminal error when attempting to rename a scheme/theme.
3. Fixed: Incorrect label color in **Windows Switcher Classic NT previ...

v1.0.9.4-Beta

WinPaletter is back!

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.

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Warning

You might encounter bugs, as this version is a beta and not a final, stable release. Please be patient and report any issues so I can fix them. I aim to make WinPaletter as stable and bug-free as possible.

Important

If you are using a language file, some strings may not appear translated because the core language support has changed significantly. Please wait for the translators to update the language files accordingly.

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.

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New features:

1. System restore points

• Windows System Restore Points are snapshots of your system files and settings at a specific moment in time. They allow you to revert your system back to a previous, stable state if something goes wrong—without affecting your personal files. This feature is especially useful before making system-level changes, like installing drivers, updates, or customization tools.

• WinPaletter supports the creation of System Restore Points directly from within the app. Before applying any visual changes, you can create a restore point to ensure you have a safety net in case you need to undo the modifications. WinPaletter makes this process easy and integrated, helping you protect your system while you customize its appearance.

Important

Keep in mind that each restore point can take up around 100–300 MB of disk space, or even more. Frequently applying themes and creating restore points may consume significant storage over time. If your system is stable, consider reviewing and deleting older restore points to free up space. Always keep an eye on your system partition's free space to avoid running into performance or update issues.

• You can also take a system restorepoint before applying a single aspect, by doing this:
  

2. New aspect: Accessibility

It consists of High Contrast (was formerly in Classic Colors) and Color Filters (was formely in Windows Effects)

3. Logging system:

WinPaletter Log for diagnostics. It is accessible in main form toolbar.

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Application improvement:

1. User Profiles Switching:

• Switching to a user profile protected by a password now uses the Windows Security (Credentials) dialog for better security, instead of WinPaletter's own password prompt.

• Opening WinPaletter will no longer show a list of users; it will directly target the user who launched WinPaletter (mimicking Windows 10/11 login behavior). If you want to switch to another user in the current session, do so from the main form. (This method slightly improves startup speed, but you likely won’t notice the difference.)

• The option to continue without a password has been removed to avoid conflicts between two users (the target user and the user who opened WinPaletter).

2. Other improvements:

• The .NET Framework dependency has been upgraded from version 4.7.2 to 4.8, which is now required (not a problem to any user.)
• The "What's New" form has been removed (the GitHub releases page is a better alternative).
• Bug and crash report system redesigned, now includes the ability to save theme files.
• Added "Plus! 95 For Kids" CD schemes for classic colors, metrics, and fonts.
• Rescue tools renamed to SOS, with command line options: WinPaletter -f or WinPaletter --SOS.
• SOS mode will automatically activate when WinPaletter is opened in safe mode.
• When you download a theme from WinPaletter store, there is a check list of aspects will be edited. In this dialog, a button called "Proceed with all selected" is removed and replaced by two buttons "Check all" and "Uncheck all" to eliminate ambiguity.

• Improved default Windows themes; now all aspects will be restored correctly.
• Significant speed improvements in languages and the Language Editor.
• Startup speed has been slightly optimized.
• WinPaletter Store massive speed improvements.
• The "Save as theme" feature now recommends a filename based on the theme name instead of an empty string.
• Minor memory usage optimizations.
• Help button is placed into tab context menu
• UI minor refresh

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Bugs fixes:

• Fixed store items not being downloaded and listed.
• Fixed an issue where pressing "Apply" in the Lighthouse at sunset theme store and then returning to the Windows previewer in the store caused an exception error.
• Fixed an issue where the store previewer did not show the wallpaper of a downloaded theme pack the first time in the current session, but displayed it correctly on subsequent attempts.
• Fixed an issue where the taskbar and Start menu showed a clipped, blurred portion of a different wallpaper if the theme had a wallpaper different from the current one.
• Skipping listing the WsiAccount user as it is part of system users.
• Closing the theme applying process form when Explorer is already killed now correctly restores Explorer.
• The Windows Effects alert dialog is now brought to the top. Previously, it was hidden behind the applying form, causing confusion that the applying process was not working.
• Fixed the magnifier with high DPI settings not centering correctly on the cursor position in classic colors.
• Fixed an issue where applying Classic Colors reset the cursors.
• Fixed icon label preview by correcting the shadow algorithm.
• Fixed exception errors when deleting store cache and logs in Settings > Storage Details.
• Fixed store classic colors preview that had incorrect fore colors.
• Fixed: closing Icons studio with drives tab selected threw an exception error.

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v1.0.9.3-Stable

A new update is pushed, as I am trying to finalize WinPaletter and fix issues as much as I can.

New feature: High contrast mode (a part of Classic Colors aspect) #40

It is introduced in a new tab in classic colors tabs. It is supported in Windows 8 and higher not lower. More instructions are written in their part in the application.

Recording.2024-04-25.222251.mp4

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Application improvement:

Applying Windows 10 and 11 colors won't require a system logoff and logon, colors and preferences will be applied instantely, and fully applied after an explorer restart.

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Bugs fixes:

• Fix WinPaletter Store showing areo lite scheme on preview when the theme is not using aero lite in Windows 11 and 10.
• Fixed black rectangle that is shown instead of aero glass effect in tabs in Windows Vista and 7.
• Icons and Visual Styles were not included in store items check, now they are fixed.
• Changing metrics and fonts scheme from the schemes list disabled the aspect, now it is fixed.
• Fix issue of loading Windows 11/10 colors with alpha channels equal 0 (completely transparent) while they should be opaque (255).
• Fix exception error that might occur on opening WinPaletter (control or object is in use elsewhere). If it happens again, you can safely ignore this error.
• Fix context menu of 9th color item in Windows 11/10 colors not opening.

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v1.0.9.2-Stable

Critical update

This update is pushed to fix an exception error that occurs when changing the cursor size, when the source is a file and not rendered by WinPaletter #230.

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v1.0.9.1-Stable

Critical update

This update is pushed to fix an exception error occured on substituting font Segoe UI and opening back WinPaletter #228 #229.

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Application improvements:

• Change cursors sizes as you like in Windows 10 and higher #227.

Recording.2024-04-11.185749.mp4

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Bugs fixes

• Wrong wiki (help) URL for cursors is fixed.

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v1.0.9.0-Stable

🛑 Announcement: Project Development Discontinuation:

Dear WinPaletter Users,

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the discontinuation of further development on the WinPaletter project. While there's an extremely slim possibility that I may find time in the distant future, perhaps years from now, to resume maintenance, I must inform you that version 1.0.9.0 marks the end of active development. Subsequent versions (1.0.9.x) has extremely weak possibility to be developed.

In the coming days or weeks, I will proceed to archive this repository. However, please note that the existing version will remain accessible for continued use, albeit without updates or maintenance.

You can certainly contribute to the WinPaletter Store for themes; this repository won't be archived. Open the Wiki and navigate to the WinPaletter Store section in the side panel.

I want to express my deepest gratitude for your support and for choosing WinPaletter. Your enthusiasm and feedback have been invaluable throughout this journey. It has been an immense honor for me to contribute to a project that aimed to enhance your user experience. If WinPaletter has caused any inconvenience or disruption to your Windows setup, I sincerely apologize.

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If you are using command lines, type WinPaletter -? in any terminal to know new commands formats

ℹ️ Info

This stable release is identical to the last 5 beta updates. If you have read them before, don't read this long changelog to save your time. If not, then you can read this changelog.

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New features:

1. WinPaletter new look

• In this release, WinPaletter boasts a revamped appearance with a massive UI refresh, including the introduction of a new tabbed navigation system for an organized and intuitive user experience. The addition of tabs enhances visual appeal and facilitates seamless task-switching. Embrace the improved visuals and navigation as I strive for a more user-friendly interface in every aspect of the application.

2. Windows Visual Styles

• In this release, WinPaletter introduces a new feature that allows you to change Windows Visual Styles (part of #225).
• This feature requires patching UxTheme.dll. There will be a guide available within its form to patch it, either by using SecureUxTheme from its official releases in its repository (recommended) or by utilizing the SecureUxTheme setup wrapper provided by WinPaletter.

3. Windows Icons

• This new feature will allow you to modify desktop icons, certain explorer icons, control panel icons on the main page, and shell32.dll.
• It won't patch system files; this process involves modifying the registry exclusively.

4. Changes in all Windows aspects

• Some aspects (Windows Colors, Classic Colors, Cursors, Metrics, Fonts, and Wallpaper) will have two modes: Advanced Mode and Simple Mode. This change aims to make modifying Windows easier for users who found WinPaletter complex to use #190.

• All aspects will feature a toggle controller (including aspects that didn't have it before, such as Windows Colors and Classic Colors), allowing users to control all Windows aspects and disable aspects they do not wish to modify.

• All aspects will now include a toolbar featuring a simplified button layout (instead of the old and condensed buttons). Additionally, a split button is introduced to provide more functions, such as importing schemes from Windows defaults or current preferences.

5. Changes in Windows aspect; Windows Colors

• Fixes in previewer and performance improvements.

• Per-element modifier; click on an elements on the preview to change its color.

Recording.2024-02-18.224813.mp4

• Windows 11/10 Accent Colors Generator: Modify the titlebar color, then click 'Generate Accent Colors from Active Titlebar Color' to make WinPaletter generate nine accent colors based on this selected color.

Recording.2024-02-18.224957.mp4

• Palette Generator: Improved performance and bug fixes, featuring a trials panel that records previous attempts to generate a palette, making it easier for users to revisit and select a preferred trial.

6. Changes in Windows aspect; Classic Colors

• Per-element modifier; right click on an elements on the preview to change its color.

Recording.2024-02-18.225325.mp4

• 3D and flat degrees modification in 3D objects improved.

Recording.2024-02-18.225518.mp4

• Magnifier: Use it to view small details in the preview, such as shadow borders and dark shadow lines. This feature makes it easier to utilize the per-element modifier.

Recording.2024-02-18.225631.mp4

• Schemes Gallery: Preview all Classic Colors schemes in a single form, aiding users in visualizing and selecting their preferred scheme.

• Fullscreen Preview: Expand the preview to fullscreen for a better examination.

• Resolved exception error when importing from visual styles designed for Windows versions newer than XP.

7. Changes in Windows aspect; Metrics and Fonts

• Per-element modifier: Click on an element in the preview to alter its font and drag-and-drop to adjust its sizes.

Recording.2024-02-18.225915.mp4

• Resolved a visual bug related to applying fonts with high DPI settings, preventing issues such as small or large fonts and irregular icon sizes not aligned with the selected DPI (scaling) value #205.

8. Changes in Windows aspect; Cursors Studio

• Enhanced rendering of classic styles, introducing pixelation for a more accurate and similar appearance to classic Windows cursors.

• Fixed: the center point animation of the hourglass in classic style.

• ⚠️ Known issue: Higher DPI scaling will render classic cursors wrongly.

9. Changes in Windows aspect; Windows Terminals and Consoles

• The JSON read/write mechanism for the terminal has been upgraded to improve code readability for developers and enhance the structure of theme files to match terminal JSON precisely.

• Fixed a bug in creating a new external terminal (incorrect registry key path).

• Resolved issue where opening PowerShell for testing launches 'takeown' PowerShell executable instead of the intended PowerShell.

10. Changes in Windows aspect; Others

• LogonUI now supports preview for Windows 10 and 11.

• Screen Saver: Lists installed screensavers on the system to assist users in selecting one.

• Sounds: Added a 'Restore Defaults' button to facilitate the restoration of a sound entry.

• Sounds: WinPaletter will no longer install System Events Sounds by default at application startup. Users can manually install it in the Sounds form or Settings. However, if already installed, it will be updated automatically with a newer service version if available #206.

• Increased speed of Wallpaer Tone previewer.

• WinPaletter Application Themer: Introducing new colors for errors (secondary color) and tips (tertiary color), along with an option for animations.

11. Themes backup and restore

• WinPaletter now introduces a new feature that allows you to automatically backup your themes.

• Backing up before applying themes is enabled by default in WinPaletter.

• You can also back up upon application startup or when opening a theme file (these options are not enabled by default).

• You can open theme backups from the toolbar on the home page (main form).

• You can control the backup folder location and other settings in Set...

v1.0.8.9-Beta

🛑 Announcement: Project Development Discontinuation:

While there's an extremely weak possibility that I may find time in the distant future (maybe years) to resume maintenance of WinPaletter, as of now, Version 1.0.9.0 is likely to be the final release within the next few days or weeks (or subsequent 1.0.9.x versions). Comprehensive details will be provided in the readme.md, and I'll proceed to archive this repository accordingly. Thank you sincerely for your support and for choosing WinPaletter.

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If you are using command lines, type WinPaletter -? in any terminal to know new commands formats

The same as 1.0.8.5, 1.0.8.6, 1.0.8.7, and 1.0.8.8 except for a new feature, some application improvements and bugs fixes:

New feature: Windows Visual Styles

• In this release, WinPaletter introduces a new feature that allows you to change Windows Visual Styles (part of #225).
• This feature requires patching UxTheme.dll. There will be a guide available within its form to patch it, either by using SecureUxTheme from its official releases in its repository (recommended) or by utilizing the SecureUxTheme setup wrapper provided by WinPaletter.

Application improvements

• A new option is made to skip setting theme from (default\aero lite) in Windows 10/11
• Making WinPaletter can block aspect applying in its specific form if it was blocked in settings by 'Aspects control'
• Toggle compact\expanded layout in the main form (for small resolutions)

Recording.2024-03-27.010042.mp4

• Minor tweaks to make WinPaletter can handle Windows 12 (arbitary, exactly the same as Windows 11 until new developers work on it with Windows 12 release)

Bug fixes

• Fix the issue where a system user account (NT SERVICE) appears among normal users (part of #225).
• Fix the issue where using the command line option "--apply" with a non-existing theme file still opens WinPaletter instead of exiting.
• Fix the issue where using the command line option "--apply" with Windows 11 applied with a custom visual style brings back aero.msstyles, while the GUI doesn't (part of #225).
• Fix the UI issue of a black area in tabs when the title bar is not.

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v1.0.8.8-Beta

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The same as 1.0.8.5, 1.0.8.6, and 1.0.8.7 except for a new feature, some application improvements and bugs fixes:

New feature: Windows Icons

• This new feature will allow you to modify desktop icons, certain explorer icons, control panel icons on the main page, and shell32.dll.
• It won't patch system files; this process involves modifying the registry exclusively.

Application improvements

1- Welcome dialog: it will give you quick tips about editing aspects, themes backup and finally an alert (#212) about using third-party tools.
2- New automatic backup timing: after pressing 'Apply' in a single Windows aspect form.
3- Parital support for Rectify11 (by fixing an issue in the last release of reapplying aero.msstyles instead of the previous msstyles) #210.
4- Metrics and Fonts: Now, you can import preferences from a classic .theme file.
5- Metrics and Fonts: Presets (like Classic Colors) from different Windows editions are introduced.
6- Ability to generate .theme files including classic colors, metrics and fonts.
7- Minor changes in Windows Effects layout: new section: Taskbar including show seconds, enable win 7 sndvol. and Win 11 spinning dots boot screen is moved to Miscellaneous.
8- Aero peek and hibernate thumbnails are moved from Windows 7/8.1 colors, to be available in Windows Effects > Taskbar for all Windows editions.
9- Making Windows Effect's toggle enabled will display confirmation alert.
10- Explorer ribbon and bar are applicable now without depending on ExplorerPatcher and StartAllBack.
11- Store item redesign, and new patterns are introduced in theme edit form.
12- Making close with tabs open dialog is shown first before saving theme dialog.
13- Making bug report shows error message instead of error type in bug report title. (indirect issue in #224)
14- UI improvements

Bug fixes

1- Fix Terminal two exception errors in a list on loading a WinPaletter theme file due to the inability to deserialize the current JSON array into type 'WinPaletter.WinTerminal+Types+Profiles' because the type requires a JSON object to deserialize.
2- Fix merging user preference mask (UPM) to default account even if this is disabled in settings.
3- Fix issues related to toggles, where Windows Switcher (Alt+Tab) and LogonUI (Windows 10/11) are not saveable #212.
4- Fix the problem where pressing "apply" in Windows color doesn't load edited preferences in the current theme; apply should apply edited preferences and load them into the current open theme.
5- Fix the absence of "Classic Colors" in the WinPaletter Store aspects check dialog.
6- Fix in metrics and fonts: caption font not synced with menu and misc previews.
7- Fix in metrics and fonts: icons font not synced with icons previews.
8- Fix Windows XP metrics loading padded border width with 4 as a default value to fix the wrong classic theme preview.
9- Fix cursor render (help) when font "Segoe UI Black" doesn't exist #224.
10- Fix misc. section preview in metrics and fonts with classic mode is on due to wrong WindowText colors.
11- Fix window caption buttons preview with classic mode is on and maladjusted close content 'x' and other control box buttons using the 'Marlett' font.
12- Fix the issue of System.OutOfMemoryException: 'Out of memory.' occurring when a new theme is applied, followed by opening a new tab or form with a combo box in it.
13- Fix the app crash that occurs when starting with the classic theme enabled.

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