This project aims to enhance the working environment on Windows
ExplorerPatcher is a tool designed to enhance the functionality and appearance of Windows, providing users with greater control over their system's interface and behavior. The software allows for deep customization of elements such as the taskbar, title bars, and other UI components, enabling users to tailor their experience to suit specific workflows or preferences.
Key Features:
Customization options for the taskbar, title bars, and other system UI elements.
Improvements to productivity through optimized user interface and enhanced system integration.
Compatibility with various versions of Windows, ensuring a seamless experience across different operating systems.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for IT professionals, power users, and developers who require fine-grained control over their computing environment. ExplorerPatcher empowers users to streamline their workflows, increase efficiency, and create a more personalized and functional workspace.
The software can be installed via winget, making it easy to integrate into existing systems without additional setup complexities.
README
ExplorerPatcher
This project aims to enhance the working environment on Windows.
How to?
Follow the antivirus configuration instructions and download the latest version of the setup program in here.
Choose ep_setup.exe if your device uses an Intel or AMD processor, or ep_setup_arm64.exe if your device uses a Snapdragon processor.
Run the installer. It will automatically prompt for elevation, after which it will close explorer.exe and install the necessary files. When done, you will see the desktop again and the Windows 10 taskbar.
Right-click the taskbar and choose "Properties".
To change the taskbar style, go to the "Taskbar" section and look for "Taskbar style".
To use the Windows 10 Start menu, go to the "Start menu" section and change the Start menu style to Windows 10.
To use the Windows 10 Alt+Tab, go to the "Window switcher" section and change the "Window switcher (Alt+tab) style" to Windows 10.
Feel free to check other configuration options.
That's it!
Note: Some features may be unavailable on some Windows versions.
Uninstalling
Right click the taskbar then click "Properties" or search for "ExplorerPatcher", and go to "Uninstall" section or
Use "Programs and Features" in Control Panel, or "Apps and features" in the Settings app or
Run ep_setup.exe /uninstall or
Rename ep_setup.exe to ep_uninstall.exe and run that.
Updating
The program features built-in updates: go to "Properties" - "Updates" to configure, check for and install the latest updates. Learn more here.
If you find this project essential to your daily life, please consider donating to support the development through the Sponsor button at the top of this page, so that we can continue to keep supporting newer Windows builds.
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