Anyone who has already switched to Windows 11 with their system may miss some of the functions known from Windows 10, such as the old Start Menu, which was completely revamped with Windows 11 and was taken in the middle. Here is a solution in the form of open source software explorer patcherWhich unlocks some old features in Windows 11.

Old and new features

With the latest update, the Explorer patch, which is licensed under the GPL, supports all versions of Windows 11 including build 22000.556 released last week. It also bodes well for further support in the future, as Explorer Patcher has been available since the release of Windows 11 and has been continuously developed since then.

You can use an .exe file to install Explorer Patcher downloaded on github and be executed. The program then does the rest of the work itself and brings back the Start menu known from Windows 10. The tool can then be used for further configuration. The Start menu is available, for example, in the older Windows 10 design or with rounded corners from Windows 11, and the “Recommended” section can also be hidden with software.

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The developers also promise other customization options that go beyond the Start menu. For example, you can use the software to bring back the old taskbar, choose between Program Changer (Alt+Tab) from Windows NT, 10 and 11, and adjust the display of the search pop-up. Huh. You can find many on github find more small changes, through which you can customize Windows 11 as per your needs. For users who are dissatisfied with the new operating system, Explorer Patcher offers plenty of options to give your system a little more trim in Windows 10.

Source: Via computer base