🎨 A secure boot compatible in-memory UxTheme patcher that removes signature verification of styles in Windows.
Publisher’s description
What is SecureUxTheme?
SecureUxTheme by namazso is open-source Windows software in the customisation category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.0.0, released on June 24, 2025. The version history goes back to July 12, 2023: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.5 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (namazso/SecureUxTheme) has 3,142 stars. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Project description on GitHub: “🎨 A secure boot compatible in-memory UxTheme patcher”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: SecureUxTheme is an open-source customisation tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SecureUxTheme safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
AF6AB67E0A283A0138B827B6731D5BB1F4FFC59E6D905F1C41567EB3305A9537· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›3 versions over 2 years · about 1.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.0Latest | June 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 3.0.0 | October 12, 2024 | — | 32-bit Portable |
| 2.2.0 | July 12, 2023 | — | 32-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id namazso.SecureUXTheme -escoop install extras/secureuxthememsiexec /i SecureUxTheme_x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {D686CD0E-139E-4599-A4E2-1B9BC0B72F73} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- namazso
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- LGPL-2.1
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/namazso/SecureUxTheme
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 4.0.0
- Released
- June 24, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- August 16, 2024
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 1.5
- GitHub stars
- 3,142
- GitHub forks
- 216
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- namazso.SecureUXTheme
- Scoop package
- extras/secureuxtheme
- MSI product code
- {D686CD0E-139E-4599-A4E2-1B9BC0B72F73}
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Frequently asked questions
Is SecureUxTheme free?
Yes. SecureUxTheme is open-source software under the LGPL-2.1 licence.
Is SecureUxTheme safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install SecureUxTheme with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can SecureUxTheme be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does SecureUxTheme run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of SecureUxTheme?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 12, 2023.
What are alternatives to SecureUxTheme?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and TranslucentTB. The alternatives page compares them.
