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Windhawk vs OldNewExplorer: catalog facts
Windhawk	OldNewExplorer
Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.	Free Free Windows shell tweak.
Windows	Windows
Manages downloadable customization modules Includes tools for writing your own mods	Restores specific classic Explorer behaviors without a full theme overhaul Every change is optional and configurable
Mods run code inside applications and can need updates when those applications change.	Modifying shell components carries some risk of instability Distributed through a forum thread rather than an official site
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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