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Free

Free and open source.

 Paid

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Windows Windows
  • Full replacement for the Windows taskbar and shell
  • Customizable interface
  • Restores familiar navigation layouts
  • Provides taskbar and context-menu options
  • Windows only
  • Replacing the shell can conflict with how Windows expects to behave
  • Paid Windows software; compatibility follows supported Windows builds.
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Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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