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 install the necessary files.
When done, right click the taskbar and choose "Properties".
To use the Windows 10 taskbar on Windows 11 versions 22H2, 23H2, and 24H2, go to the "Taskbar" section and change the Taskbar style to Windows 10 (ExplorerPatcher).
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.
Download the latest version's setup file for x64 or setup file for ARM64 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 button at the top of this page, so that we can continue to keep supporting newer Windows builds.

Discord Server

Join our Discord server if you need support, want to chat regarding this project, or just want to hang out with us!

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