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RetroBar dremin
Use this command to install RetroBar:
winget install --id=dremin.RetroBar -e Classic Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista taskbar for modern versions of Windows
RetroBar is a taskbar replacement tool designed to bring back the classic Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, and Vista styles to modern versions of Windows. It offers a nostalgic experience while maintaining functionality for contemporary workflows.
Key Features:
- Supports classic Windows themes with customizable layouts and appearances.
- Replaces the default taskbar with native notification area and balloon notifications.
- Compatible with Windows 7 SP1 through Windows 11, using ManagedShell for performance and reliability.
- Offers multiple display options, including resizable taskbars and Vista-style window thumbnails.
- Supports over 40 languages and custom themes for enhanced personalization.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for users seeking a nostalgic interface or a simplified modern desktop experience. RetroBar helps users enhance productivity with familiar layouts while enjoying classic Windows aesthetics. It can be installed via winget.
README
RetroBar
Pining for simpler times? RetroBar teleports you back in time by replacing your modern Windows taskbar with the classic Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, or Vista style.
RetroBar is based on the ManagedShell library for great compatibility and performance.
Requirements
- Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11
- .NET 6.0.2 or later desktop runtime (select the appropriate download button under "Run desktop apps")
- When using the RetroBar installer, this is automatically downloaded and installed if necessary.
Features
- Replaces default Windows taskbar with classic layout
- Native notification area with balloon notification support
- Native task list with UWP app support and drag reordering
- Quick launch toolbar
- Start button opens modern start menu
- Ability to show or hide the clock
- Ability to auto-hide the taskbar
- Locked and unlocked taskbar appearances
- Display taskbar on any side of the screen (even on Windows 11)
- Resizable taskbar with support for multiple rows
- Option to display the taskbar, notification area, and clock on multiple monitors
- Ability to show Vista-style window thumbnails
- Customizable XP-style collapsible notification area
- Custom theme support
Included themes
- System (Classic, XP, and Vista)
- Watercolor
- Windows 95-98
- Windows Me
- Windows 2000
- Windows XP:
- Classic
- Blue
- Olive Green
- Silver
- Royale
- Royale Noir
- Embedded Style
- Zune Style
- Windows Longhorn Aero
- Windows Vista:
- Aero
- Basic
- Classic
Looking for more themes? Check out the great community-made RetroBar themes on DeviantArt!