How to Completely Uninstall UltraUXThemePatcher & Restore Windows DLLs
Safety & Restoration Guide | By UltraUXThemePatcher Team
Need to return your Windows system back to factory appearance, or prepare your PC for a major Windows version upgrade? UltraUXThemePatcher includes an automated uninstaller designed to restore your original system DLLs with 100% fidelity.
What Happens During Uninstallation?
When you install UltraUXThemePatcher, the installer creates backup copies of your system files:
uxtheme.dll.backup, themeui.dll.backup, and uxinit.dll.backup. During uninstallation, the utility:
- Removes patched binary modifications.
- Restores the original, un-modified Microsoft DLL backups into
C:\Windows\System32andSysWOW64. - Cleans up registry keys associated with the patcher.
- Sets default Windows visual style themes back to active status.
Step-by-Step: Standard Uninstallation via Windows Settings
- Before uninstalling, open Settings -> Personalization -> Themes and switch your active theme back to standard Windows (Light) or Windows (Dark).
- Open Windows Settings (Win + I).
- Go to Apps -> Installed Apps (or Apps & Features in Windows 10).
- Search for UltraUXThemePatcher in the list.
- Click the three dots (or select the app) and click Uninstall.
- Follow the on-screen uninstaller prompt and allow administrator permissions.
- Reboot your computer to complete restoration.
Manual Verification: Ensuring Original Files Are Intact
To confirm that your system files are 100% factory original after uninstalling, open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:
sfc /scannow
If all original files were restored successfully, the output will report: "Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations."
Need Help with Other Topics?
- Learn how to install custom themes: Complete Custom Theme Installation Guide
- Fixing desktop errors: Black Screen Troubleshooting Guide
- Download the latest installer: UltraUXThemePatcher Download