Mods/programs to fix Windows 11 UI

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So I've finally moved to Windows 11, never really liked the looks of it. And, unsurprisingly Windows 11 isn't that great. Issues I've had so far, height of programs in the taskbar is too high, can't have multiple lines, width of programs are variable, rounded corners are terrible and a few other thing.

So what is the best way to get a classic UI that isn't dumbed down for the smartphone generation?

 

[ED209]

I use Explorer Patcher.

This allows me to get back the Windows 10 start menu, right click menus, get rid of rounded corners and also quick launch.

It's free to use as well, might be worth giving it a try and see if it does what you want

 

[Murphy]

Couldn't say if these will do all the things you want to do, or if you're willing to spend money, and i can't personally vouch for them as i don't/won't use Windows 11.

Having said that I've read a lot of good things about...

Windhawk

The customization marketplace for Windows and programs. Customize your programs with available code snippets or create your own customizations.

windhawk.net

That's the free option and it's developed by the same guy who made 7+ Taskbar Tweaker.

Then there's the paid option that's more feature rich and extensive in what it can do...

Skin the Windows desktop interface with WindowBlinds.

Skin the Windows desktop interface with WindowBlinds.

www.stardock.com

 

[Armageus]

StartAllBack to fix all Windows 11 deal-breaking UI issues

StartAllBack restores taskbar, start menu, context menus, explorer, sanity, style and order!

www.startallback.com

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(Explorer Patcher is ok, but frequently breaks when there are Windows updates)

 

[Mcnumpty2323]

Windhawk is decent
And can do most if not all
Of what you mentioned

I also like winaero tweaker
Some very useful settings in that

Both are free

 

[Philtor]

As mentioned above, StartAllBack is all you need imo.

 

[Vimes]

To add a video for the UI type utilities that are available, well a few anyway....

I have use StartAllBack for some time now, as the dev seems to push fixes for some of the dev builds in front of the stable branch I have not had issues when Windows does a cumulative / feature type update.
There are also free options, noted in the video.