valinet/ExplorerPatcher
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This project aims to enhance the working environment on Windows
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README.md
OriginalExplorerPatcher
This project aims to enhance the working environment on Windows.
How to?
- Download the latest setup program from the Releases page.
- Choose
ep_setup.exeif your device uses an Intel or AMD processor, orep_setup_arm64.exeif your device uses a Snapdragon processor.
- Choose
- Run the installer. It will automatically prompt for elevation, after which it will close
explorer.exeand install the necessary files. When done, you will see the desktop again and the Windows 10 taskbar. - Right-click the taskbar and choose "Properties".
- To change the taskbar style, go to the "Taskbar" section and look for "Taskbar style".
- 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 /uninstallor - Rename
ep_setup.exetoep_uninstall.exeand 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.
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