Microsoft has added dark mode support to Hyper-V Manager, a legacy application running on the Win32 API for system graphics. While most interactions now occur in a darker theme, testing by Windows Latest reveals the implementation is incomplete. The main management view and virtual machine listing remain in light mode, and Hyper-V Quick Create Gallery and Virtual Machine Connection are still exclusive to light mode.
Switching between creating checkpoints and opening VMs in VM Connection also presents issues with persistent light screens. This half-finished rollout raises questions about Microsoft's decision to release it before achieving full functionality. The company maintains a mix of UI frameworks across Windows 11, including WebView2, React, WinUI, and Win32, each with distinct appearances.
Microsoft plans to transition its entire user experience to the desktop-only WinUI 3 framework, which should reduce application latency, improve user experience, and provide smoother performance while ensuring consistent dark mode application throughout the system.
Source: TechPowerUp News · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing