ExplorerPatcher Pre-Release is a system enhancement tool designed to restore familiar productivity features from Windows 10 on Windows 11. It aims to provide users with a more intuitive and customizable working environment by reintroducing elements like the classic Start menu, Alt+Tab switcher, and taskbar styles.
Key Features:
Restores Windows 10-style Start menu and Alt+Tab window switcher for enhanced productivity.
Customizable taskbar options, including different styles and behaviors.
Built-in update mechanism to keep the tool up-to-date with the latest features and improvements.
Support for system resource optimization and compatibility across various Windows versions.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for users who prefer the productivity-focused design of Windows 10 over the aesthetic changes introduced in Windows 11. It enhances workflow efficiency, restores familiar navigation, and optimizes system performance for a seamless experience. The tool can be installed via winget, ensuring a straightforward setup process.
README
ExplorerPatcher
This project aims to enhance the working environment on Windows.
How to?
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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