ExplorerPatcher for Windows

VALINET Solutions SRL · Open source

ExplorerPatcher is an open-source program that brings a Windows 10 style taskbar and Start menu to Windows 11. It restores removed features such as the classic context menu and taskbar options, so you can set up your desktop the way you are used to.

Download for Windows

github.com · Official website

✓ Official source (winget)
✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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Version: 26100.9711.71.1
Release date: Oct. 29, 2026
License: GPL-2.0
Installer type: exe

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.

winget install --id valinet.ExplorerPatcher -e

SHA256 (file verification)

2165c7d12f10b1a137472de5b64abdc64dcdd9fc31362c7ff41d7c5b57c8e9e6

How to install

Click the official download button on this page.
Run the installer; File Explorer restarts briefly.
Right-click the taskbar and choose Properties to adjust the settings.

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