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Weather: Fixed a bug that displayed the widget area using a different background color 		3 years ago
.github/workflows Build.yml: Fix compilation on windows-latest 4 years ago
ExplorerPatcher Start11: Fix "Disable recommended section" to work at 125% display scaling 3 years ago
ep_dwm@716bb1d594 ep_dwm: Fixed use-after-free bug; fixed incorrect check for running dwm instances 3 years ago
ep_extra ep_extra: Implemented an `ep_extra`-based loader 3 years ago
ep_extra_valinet.win7alttab ep_extra: Implemented a loadable module for Windows 7's Alt-Tab 3 years ago
ep_generate_release_description Fixed tiny typo 4 years ago
ep_generate_release_name Removed resource.h from ep_generate_release_name 4 years ago
ep_setup All: Substitute `RegDeleteKeyW` with `RegDeleteTreeW` 3 years ago
ep_setup_patch When an update is available, the notification displays the version of the update; The updater correctly detects when the current version is a pre-release but the user has switched the update channel to stable and does not suggest the older stable version as an update anymore (multiple reports, #540, #710) 4 years ago
ep_startmenu StartMenu: Explicit ordinal for GetCmdArguments 4 years ago
ep_weather_host Weather: Fixed a bug that displayed the widget area using a different background color 3 years ago
ep_weather_host_stub Weather: Display last time of update in Properties 4 years ago
libs All: Protect against crashes caused by failure to patch the IAT 3 years ago
.gitignore Housekeeping 4 years ago
.gitmodules Option to disable rounded corners for windows 4 years ago
CHANGELOG.md Version: 22621.819.52.2 3 years ago
ExplorerPatcher.sln Start: Functional Windows 10 Start menu 4 years ago
FUNDING.yml Create FUNDING.yml 4 years ago
LICENSE Initial commit 4 years ago
README.md All: Support for Windows 10 4 years ago
debug.h Tons of bug fixes, quality improvements, proper startup, avoid double patching 4 years ago
version.h Version: 22621.819.52.2 3 years ago

README.md

ExplorerPatcher

This project aims to enhance the working environment on Windows.

PayPal donations: here or using e-mail address valentingabrielradu@gmail.com

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Feature summary

  • Choose between Windows 11 or Windows 10 taskbar (with labels support, small icons and lots of customization).
  • Disable Windows 11 context menu and command bar in File Explorer and more.
  • Open Start to All apps by default, choose number of frequent apps to show, display on active monitor and more.
  • Choose between the Windows 11, Windows 10 and Windows NT Alt-Tab window switcher with customization.
  • Lots of quality of life improvements for the shell, like:
    • Skin tray menus to match Windows style, make them behave like flyouts and center them relative to the icon.
    • Choose action when left and/or right clicking the network icon.
    • Revert to the Windows 7 search box in File Explorer, or disable Windows Search altogether.
    • Disable immersive menus and use mitigations that help you run the real classic theme without glitches.
    • Learn more about all the functionality offered by this program starting with this article in the wiki, here.

Some features may not be available on Windows 10.

How to?

  1. Download the latest version of the setup program.
  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.

What next?

  • Consult the wiki - this is highly recommended. There you will find information about more advanced tasks, modes of operation and features offered by this patcher.
  • Get familiar with most of the features offered by this patcher here.
  • Learn how to manage updates and what to expect from new versions and new Windows builds here.
  • Have a question? Consult the Frequently Asked Questions.
  • Some other question? Open a thread in Discussions.
  • Found a bug, have an issue or a problem with the application? Read here what to do next.
  • I highly encourage you to check out the source code and tinker with it. I am open to merging new features, enhancements and fixes; also, I think it provides good insights on topics of interests in this area.

Known issues

Items marked with "bug" that are still "Open" represent known issues. Active work is undergone regarding an item if it is additionally marked with "investigating". Help is especially required for items marked with "help wanted". Consult the list in Issues.

Uninstalling

  • 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 and simply run it.

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