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Winsage

April 22, 2026

Hate the Windows 11 Taskbar? Here’s the ultimate way to bring back a classic look from Windows 95 to Windows Vista

Windows 11 has received criticism for its restrictive Taskbar, with users wanting the ability to reposition it to the top of the screen. RetroBar is a free application that restores functionalities from earlier Windows versions, allowing users to customize the Taskbar's position and appearance, including nostalgic themes from Windows XP, Longhorn, and Vista. RetroBar supports custom designs, is compatible with multi-monitor setups, and can be easily installed from GitHub. Users can revert to the standard Windows 11 Taskbar with a simple exit command. The application offers various themes and can be set to launch at startup. RetroBar's code is available on GitHub, including a native ARM64 build for Snapdragon devices.

Winsage

October 23, 2024

3 ways you can take your Windows 11 Taskbar back in time with this fantastic retro app

RetroBar is a free application that allows Windows 11 users to revert their Taskbar to classic styles from previous Windows versions, including Windows 98 and XP. Users can select from 17 different styles by right-clicking on the Taskbar and navigating to Properties. To maintain the retro appearance after each reboot, users must ensure RetroBar is enabled by checking the "Automatically start at logon" option in the Advanced settings. Additionally, users can install custom themes by creating a Themes folder in the RetroBar directory and placing downloaded themes there. Other applications like WindowBlinds 11 and Winaero Tweaker can further enhance the retro experience by transforming the overall interface and restoring classic features.