When changing a theme in Windows 10, if you see an error message This theme cannot be applied in the office, then this message can help you. Many people have solved this problem by disabling theme synchronization, but we also have other suggestions that can help you resolve the problem.
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Microsoft has included a few themes to customize the user interface on your computer. From the background image, color to sound profile and mouse cursor – a theme can change everything. You can also download a .themepack file from the Microsoft website and apply it to your Windows 10.
This theme cannot be applied in the office
To fix This theme cannot be applied in the office error in Windows 10, follow these troubleshooting tips-
- Re-download the theme file
- Disable theme synchronization
- Disable Prevent modification of theme setting
- Check the theme service
- Clear the Remove background images option in Ease of Access Center.
1]Re-download the theme file
As mentioned earlier, a Windows theme file has a .themepack extension, and you can download it from the Microsoft website. If you downloaded a theme from a third-party source and the file is corrupted for some reason, you may get this error message during installation. It is best to download the file again, preferably to another location, and try to apply it on your Windows 10 computer.
If that solves your problem – fine; if not, continue to follow the next steps.
2]Disable theme synchronization
On Windows 10, you can use a local user account or a Microsoft account that lets you sync everything across multiple computers. Some have reported that the Theme the synchronization setting can cause this problem. So if you’re using a Microsoft account to log into your PC, turn off theme syncing and see.
Open Windows settings by pressing the Win + I buttons simultaneously. Then go to Accounts > Synchronize your settings. Turn it off Theme synchronization parameter by toggling the corresponding button under Individual synchronization settings.
After that, try to install or apply the same theme.
3]Disable Prevent modification of theme setting
There is a group policy setting called Prevent change of theme that administrators can use to prevent others from changing the theme. If activated by mistake or by your administrator, there is a chance to see this error message. Therefore, you can disable this setting and check if it fixes your problem or not.
To do this, open the local group policy editor and navigate to this path-
User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization
Here you can find the Prevent change of theme setting on your right. Double-click it and make sure the Not configured is selected.
Otherwise, select the option and save your change before applying the theme to your computer.
4]Check the theme service
There is a service that needs to be running in the background all the time for your theme to work. Therefore, you need to check whether the service is still running or not. To do this, open the Service Manager by searching for it in the search area of the taskbar and discover the Themes service in the Last name column. Double-click it and check if the Service status is set to Operation or not.
Otherwise, you must select Automatic of Startup type drop-down list and click on the Start button respectively.
During your stay, you can also make sure that Office Window Manager Service has started.
After that, save your change and try to install your theme as usual.
5]Uncheck Remove background images in Ease of Access Center
Open Control Panel> Ease of Access> Ease of Access Center> Make the computer easier to see the section. Move towards:
Here, uncheck Remove background images setting.
Click Apply and exit.
I hope something here will help you.