RetroBar for Windows

dremin · Open source

RetroBar is an open-source program that turns the Windows taskbar into the look of classic versions such as Windows 95, 98, XP and Vista. It brings back the old Start button and taskbar style without leaving modern Windows.

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: 1.22.122
Release date: Aug. 2, 2026
License: Apache-2.0
Installer type: zip

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 dremin.RetroBar -e

SHA256 (file verification)

6ab0d0972535e5efedc13c83403b52883edb06881d2d6aa18bf8af379bc7a128

How to install

Click the official download button on this page.
Run the installer and follow the steps.
Open RetroBar and pick a theme in its settings.

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