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RetroBarExplorerPatcher
Free

Free to download and use.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Windows Windows
  • Several classic Windows taskbar styles
  • Runs on modern Windows versions
  • 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
  • Windows only
  • Changes the taskbar's look rather than adding new window features
  • 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
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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