No. 12 of 39 ·Start Menu Customization Software

ExplorerPatcher

Windows

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.2

ExplorerPatcher is ranked #12 of 39 in start menu customization software on Freedom251. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

ExplorerPatcher plans and pricing

ExplorerPatcher Free Windows; some features may be unavailable on some Windows versions github.com · 2 Oct 2026

Purpose: ExplorerPatcher aims to enhance the working environment on Windows.
Taskbar: After installation, users can configure the taskbar style, including choosing the Windows 10 taskbar.
Start menu: Users can choose the Windows 10 Start menu style, though the release notes say this option was removed on some newer builds lacking required system components.
Window switcher: Users can configure the Windows 10 Alt+Tab window switcher style.
Platforms and processors: The project provides setup programs for Intel or AMD processors and for Snapdragon processors.
Updates: The program has built-in updates that users can configure, check for, and install from its Properties interface.
Distribution security: The release page identifies this GitHub repository as the only official distribution channel and warns that downloads from other places may contain malware.
Installation cautions: The release page advises turning off Smart App Control before installation and warns against installing on machines with SentinelOne because it may prevent uninstallation.
Compatibility limits: The release page lists tested Windows OS builds and cautions that some features may be unavailable on some Windows versions.
Support: The project invites users needing support to join its Discord server.
License: The repository lists a GPL-2.0 license.
Price from: Free

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