{
  "id": 5311353,
  "title": "Windows 11 update sends some desktops into an unwanted goth phase",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/windows-11-update-sends-some-desktops-into-an-unwanted-goth-phase",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-03T11:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register Science",
    "slug": "the-register-science",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/09/03/windows-11-update-sends-some-desktops-into-an-unwanted-goth-phase/5294142"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft's August preview update for Windows 11 has caused some desktops to adopt an unwanted black theme. Users are unable to revert to their preferred backgrounds, as the update appears to prevent personalization settings from loading. The OS defaults to a black background, affecting other settings like slideshow and contrast themes. Affected devices cannot manually restore customized settings, as the issue hinders proper loading of settings, regardless of their value. Microsoft has acknowledged the problem and stated they are working on a fix for a future update.",
  "summary": "Hello darkness, my old friend... I've trusted Redmond once again",
  "key_points": [
    "Windows 11 update causes desktops to adopt black theme",
    "Users unable to revert to preferred backgrounds",
    "Microsoft acknowledges issue, working on future fix"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Register",
        "title": "Windows 11 update sends some desktops into an unwanted goth phase",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/windows-11-update-sends-some-desktops-into-an-unwanted-goth-phase-5315379",
        "published": "2026-09-03T11:15:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}