ExplorerPatcher/README.md

# ExplorerPatcher

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This project aims to enhance the working environment on Windows.

## How to?

1. Download the [latest version of the setup program](https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher/releases/latest/download/ep_setup.exe).
2. Run the installer. It will automatically prompt for elevation, after which it will install the necessary files.
3. When done, you will be greeted with the familiar Windows 10 taskbar. To customize the options offered by the program, right click the taskbar and choose "Properties".

That's it. It's that simple.

## 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](https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher/wiki/Configure-updates).
* Download the [latest version's setup file](https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher/releases/latest/download/ep_setup.exe) and simply run it.

## Donate

If you find this project essential to your daily life, please consider donating to support the development through the [Sponsor](https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher?sponsor) button at the top of this page, so that we can continue to keep supporting newer Windows builds.

[Read more](https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher/wiki)