valinet/ExplorerPatcher
This project aims to enhance the working environment on Windows observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
88/100
- Activity 91
- Release rhythm 77
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 36.5
- age_days: 1850
- days_rel: 74
- days_push: 58
- n_releases_24m: 9
Adoption not part of the score
33721 stars · 1366 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
ExplorerPatcher is a Windows utility that restores and customizes classic Windows 10-style UI elements such as the taskbar, Start menu, and Alt+Tab switcher on newer Windows versions. It is written in C, installed as a system-level patch to explorer.exe, and offers a properties dialog for extensive configuration.
Use cases
- restore the Windows 10 taskbar on Windows 11
- bring back the classic Windows 10 Start menu
- use the old Alt+Tab window switcher
- customize taskbar behavior and appearance on Windows
- make Windows 11 feel like Windows 10
When to choose
- you prefer Windows 10's taskbar or Start menu over Windows 11's redesigned shell
- you want fine-grained control over taskbar and explorer behavior
- you want a free, actively maintained customization tool with built-in updates
When to avoid
- you are happy with the default Windows 11 shell
- you need guaranteed compatibility on every Windows build, as some features may be unavailable on certain versions
- you avoid system-level patches to explorer.exe in managed/enterprise environments
Facets
application · maturity active
gui developer-tools desktop-applications windows developer-tools windows taskbar start-menu windows-11 windows-10 shell-customization system-tweaks desktop
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher · fetched 2026-08-28 · a9efbaab97cf
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| valinet/ExplorerPatcher | main | 88 |
For agents
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