Not interested in Windows 11’s Sun Valley look? Give Windows 10 an old-fashioned makeover with RetroBar

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Not interested in Windows 11’s Sun Valley look? Give Windows 10 an old-fashioned makeover with RetroBar

Even though there’s excitement building in several areas about the forthcoming statement about Windows 11 (or whatever it ends up being called), Microsoft’s upgraded operating system isn’t likely to be much of interest for everybody.

Actually, instead of looking to the long run, many men and women would rather appear backward. If you feel nostalgic and want a blast from the past, it is possible to give Windows 10 a thing of an old-school makeover with RetroBar. This complimentary and open-source utility allows you to step back in time and provide the taskbar the appearance of Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, or XP.

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The concept behind the program is an easy one — it provides you the opportunity to step back in time and find the appearance of an old version of Windows while keeping the power, security, and features of Windows 10. It had been brought to our attention by our buddies over on Ghacks.

The programmer says:

Pining for easier times? RetroBar teleports you back in time by substituting your contemporary Windows taskbar using the traditional Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, or XP design.

RetroBar is a standalone mobile program that does not need installation. Run the executable along with your taskbar will instantly change to look as it did in Windows 95 and 98. It’s possible to right-click on the taskbar and choose RetroBar Properties to pick the design of another version of Windows should you like. Alternatives include displaying or hiding the clock along with the Quick Launch bar.

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