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ExplorerPatcherStartAllBack
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

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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
  • Restores familiar navigation layouts
  • Provides taskbar and context-menu options
  • 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
  • Paid Windows software; compatibility follows supported Windows builds.
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License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
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Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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