ExplorerPatcher, an open-source tool, restores Windows 10 interface features in Windows 11 for better user control.
Key Features and Installation
ExplorerPatcher seamlessly reintroduces Windows 10 features such as a fully functional taskbar and a classic style Start menu in Windows 11. It alters shell components without modifying system files and is available on GitHub, with easy code inspection.
- Installation: Download ep_setup.exe from GitHub and run. Taskbar flickers as changes apply.
- Context Menus: Restore classic context menu, reduce extra clicks needed in Windows 11.
- Taskbar: Enable drag-and-drop, realign or reposition taskbar, support for ungrouped windows.
- Start Menu: Switch to Windows 10 style for live tiles or minimal Windows 7 style.
Use and Community Support
ExplorerPatcher settings are divided into Taskbar, System tray, File Explorer, and Start menu categories. The tool operates quietly in the background, with a configuration panel accessible via taskbar right-click.
- Customization: Adjust taskbar corners, flyout animations, and Alt+Tab behavior.
- Updates: Not automatic by default; check GitHub or enable notifications within the tool.
- Community: Active GitHub contributors ensure prompt fixes post major Windows updates.
Users should monitor updates on the repository and, if necessary, roll back to previous releases to address any temporary issues until a patch is available. Uninstalling ExplorerPatcher is straightforward and leaves no residual modifications.
