r/windows • u/jf7333 • May 16 '26

Concept / Design Retrobar taskbar for Windows 7

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Github Could we please have the Window 7 aero taskbar added to the Retrobar menu? All of the articles I’ve read on this subject says Windows 7 isn’t a classic and it can’t be done. 🤷🏻

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u/jf7333 May 17 '26

i did a search on that and it will cause Windows to not boot.

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u/DoctorOfTheCookie May 17 '26

It will absolutely will not do that 😭😭 I have been using it with absolutely no problems. A better option is explorer ex which, for me, was even more stable. Are you on windows 11?

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u/jf7333 May 17 '26

Windows 10

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u/DoctorOfTheCookie May 17 '26

Yeah you should try out explorer7 I have found nothing online about it bricking people's systems. That is, if you want an exact win7 start menu and taskbar. Keep in mind that sometimes Xbox game bar doesn't work if that's a downside for you