Microsoft PowerToys version

0.97.1

Installation method

PowerToys auto-update

Area(s) with issue?

Light Switch

Steps to reproduce

1. On Windows 11, open Settings and click System > Display > Night light.
2. Turn Schedule night light on and click Sunset to sunrise.
3. Close the Settings app.
4. Open PowerToys and click System Tools > Light Switch.
5. Set Light Switch to On.
6. In the Mode drop-down arrow, click Follow Night Light.
7. Click Apply dark mode to and place a checkbox next to System, Apps, or both.
8. Close the PowerToys Settings window.
9. Restart the computer.
10. After signing in, the dark theme will be changed back to the light theme.

PowerToysReport_2026-02-02-07-20-00.zip

✔️ Expected Behavior

After signing in to Windows, Light Switch will run automatically after PowerToys loads and keep the dark theme on while Follow Night Light is being used.

❌ Actual Behavior

After a minute or two, the light theme will stay on instead of having a dark theme.

Additional Information

Windows 11 26200.7705
English UK
Installed as user
Not running as admin

Other Software

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