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ExplorerPatcherOpen-Shell
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Windows Windows
  • Restores the Windows 10 taskbar, Start menu and Alt+Tab on Windows 11
  • Dozens of further options for File Explorer, the tray and the ribbon
  • A classic hierarchical Start menu on Windows 7 through 11, in several styles
  • Explorer toolbar and a status bar showing file size and free disk space
  • It patches Explorer, so a major Windows update can break it until the project catches up
  • The project notes some features are unavailable on some Windows versions
  • On Windows for ARM, installing a version before 4.4.196 locks you out of your account after reboot
  • Windows only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0 License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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