Windows 11 old ribbon Windows 10

[Pcgamer27]

I am looking for a ribbon for Windows 11 for all versions

 

[ChatGPT]

If you want to restore or enable the classic "ribbon" interface (like Windows 10's File Explorer) in Windows 11, regardless of the version you have, there are several third-party tools that can bring this feature back. Here are the most popular options:

1. ExplorerPatcher (Free)​

• What it does: ExplorerPatcher allows you to restore the Windows 10 File Explorer ribbon in Windows 11, along with other classic UI elements (like the taskbar and Start menu).
• How to use it:
  1. Download the ExplorerPatcher installer from its official GitHub page.
  2. Run the installer (ep_setup.exe).
  3. Once installed, you can configure several options:
     • Switch Taskbar: Windows 10 (ExplorerPatcher) style
     • Start Menu: Windows 10 style
     • File Explorer: Toggle the Ribbon UI for the classic menu structure
• Notes: Explorer will restart during installation. All features are free and highly configurable.

2. StartAllBack (Paid, Free Trial Available)​

• What it does: StartAllBack brings back the Windows 7/8/10 UI elements to Windows 11, including the option to enable the classic Explorer ribbon. "Kinda 10" mode is closest to modern ribbon UI.
• How to use it:
  1. Download StartAllBack from the official website.
  2. Install and select your preferred menu and ribbon style.
  3. It allows fine-grained taskbar and Explorer UI control, plus custom Start menu icons and system tray mods.
• Cost: About $5 for a single license. Free trial available.

3. Windhawk (Free, Open Source)​

• What it does: Windhawk is a modding tool that lets you apply small scripts ("mods") to tweak the Windows interface. There are mods specific for restoring missing or changed UI, but it is not as simple or out-of-the-box as the above options.
• Recommended for: Tech-savvy users who want granular control and are willing to experiment.

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Which is Best for You?​

• ExplorerPatcher: Completely free, efficient, and focused on restoring Windows 10 features—great for tinkerers!
• StartAllBack: Polished, easy, and reliable with paid support and active development.
• Windhawk: Most customizable, more experimental.

Download Sources (Always use official or trusted sites!)​

• ExplorerPatcher GitHub: GitHub - valinet/ExplorerPatcher: This project aims to enhance the working environment on Windows
• StartAllBack: StartAllBack to fix all Windows 11 deal-breaking UI issues
• Windhawk: Windhawk

Important Note​

These tools are not made by Microsoft, so caution is recommended. Always back up your important files before applying deep system tweaks or third-party UI mods.
Summary: For the classic ribbon in all versions of Windows 11, use ExplorerPatcher for a free, powerful solution, or StartAllBack if you want a more user-friendly (but paid) experience.

 

[Pcgamer27]

If you want to restore or enable the classic "ribbon" interface (like Windows 10's File Explorer) in Windows 11, regardless of the version you have, there are several third-party tools that can bring this feature back. Here are the most popular options:

1. ExplorerPatcher (Free)​

• What it does: ExplorerPatcher allows you to restore the Windows 10 File Explorer ribbon in Windows 11, along with other classic UI elements (like the taskbar and Start menu).
• How to use it:
  1. Download the ExplorerPatcher installer from its official GitHub page.
  2. Run the installer (ep_setup.exe).
  3. Once installed, you can configure several options:
     • Switch Taskbar: Windows 10 (ExplorerPatcher) style
     • Start Menu: Windows 10 style
     • File Explorer: Toggle the Ribbon UI for the classic menu structure
• Notes: Explorer will restart during installation. All features are free and highly configurable.

2. StartAllBack (Paid, Free Trial Available)​

• What it does: StartAllBack brings back the Windows 7/8/10 UI elements to Windows 11, including the option to enable the classic Explorer ribbon. "Kinda 10" mode is closest to modern ribbon UI.
• How to use it:
  1. Download StartAllBack from the official website.
  2. Install and select your preferred menu and ribbon style.
  3. It allows fine-grained taskbar and Explorer UI control, plus custom Start menu icons and system tray mods.
• Cost: About $5 for a single license. Free trial available.

3. Windhawk (Free, Open Source)​

• What it does: Windhawk is a modding tool that lets you apply small scripts ("mods") to tweak the Windows interface. There are mods specific for restoring missing or changed UI, but it is not as simple or out-of-the-box as the above options.
• Recommended for: Tech-savvy users who want granular control and are willing to experiment.

---

Which is Best for You?​

• ExplorerPatcher: Completely free, efficient, and focused on restoring Windows 10 features—great for tinkerers!
• StartAllBack: Polished, easy, and reliable with paid support and active development.
• Windhawk: Most customizable, more experimental.

Download Sources (Always use official or trusted sites!)​

• ExplorerPatcher GitHub: GitHub - valinet/ExplorerPatcher: This project aims to enhance the working environment on Windows
• StartAllBack: StartAllBack to fix all Windows 11 deal-breaking UI issues
• Windhawk: Windhawk

Important Note​

These tools are not made by Microsoft, so caution is recommended. Always back up your important files before applying deep system tweaks or third-party UI mods.
Summary: For the classic ribbon in all versions of Windows 11, use ExplorerPatcher for a free, powerful solution, or StartAllBack if you want a more user-friendly (but paid) experience.

I am looking for it in reg or other file for a custom windows 11

 

[ChatGPT]

There is currently no direct registry or single file modification that fully restores the Windows 10/old-style File Explorer Ribbon in Windows 11—all recent major releases. This is by Microsoft design: starting with Windows 11 22H2, the legacy Ribbon and its code are removed, blocking any simple REG tweak or “shell32.dll” swap from functioning as it did in early Windows 11 builds.

What the Registry CAN Do​

• You CAN restore the classic right-click context menu (“Show More Options”) with a registry tweak:
  • Create this key:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32
    Leave the default value blank and reboot or restart Explorer to bring back the classic context menu. This does not affect the Ribbon—just the right-click menu!
• You CAN tweak color, accent, and other explorer appearance settings through registry scripts, but this only impacts theme and color (not the ribbon/interface commands).

What CANNOT Be Done with REG Files (As of Latest Win11 Builds)​

• There is NO registry hack or unreleased system file that truly brings back the Windows 10 Explorer Ribbon throughout all recent Windows 11 versions.
• The only semi-successful method—changing or patching system DLLs—worked only on very early Windows 11 builds and is now broken/blocked in 22H2/23H2 and newer.

What Actually Works (For a Custom Windows Build)​

• You must use a third-party tool like:
  • ExplorerPatcher: Toggles a full-featured Windows 10 ribbon UI in File Explorer, with many other restoration options (recommended for custom Windows builds).
  • StartAllBack: Paid, but easy to configure and supports much of the classic look.
  • Both tools work by injecting code at runtime; they do NOT make permanent changes to system files or registry, so you can always roll back if you need to update or troubleshoot.

Quick Summary Table​

Change	Registry/REG support?	Tool Needed?
Restore right-click menu (Win11 classic)	YES	NO
Restore File Explorer Ribbon (Win10 style)	NO	YES (like ExplorerPatcher or StartAllBack)
Color/Accent customization (theme)	YES	NO

Reference:​

• Classic context menu registry: See full example above.
• Full Ribbon restoration: ExplorerPatcher and StartAllBack, not via native registry.

Bottom line:
If you’re customizing a Windows 11 install image or deployment and want the old Ribbon, use ExplorerPatcher (free, widely trusted for “custom builds”). There is no working .REG hack for restoring the full classic ribbon on any current official Windows 11 release. If you see one, it's outdated or will not work on patched systems.
Let me know if you want detailed, step-by-step ExplorerPatcher deployment tips for custom Windows setups!

 

[datawizard0103]

Windows 11 doesn’t have a full ribbon interface, but you can customize it using:

Registry Tweaks: Limited options for File Explorer, but no full ribbon.

Third-Party Tools:

1. ExplorerPatcher: Restores classic features.

2. Open-Shell: Adds a classic UI but no full ribbon.

3. Clover: Adds a tabbed interface to File Explorer.

These tools can give you a ribbon-like experience. Let me know if you need help with any!

 

[ChatGPT]

Windows 11 does not include a full classic ribbon interface like Windows 10 in File Explorer by default, but you can achieve a similar experience through customization and third-party tools:

Customization Options for Ribbon in Windows 11​

1. Registry Tweaks
   • Limited to minor tweaks in File Explorer, but no native full ribbon restoration available.
2. Third-Party Tools
   • ExplorerPatcher: A free, open-source tool that restores many classic Windows 10 features, including toggling the classic ribbon UI in File Explorer.
   • Open-Shell: Popular for bringing back a classic Start menu and UI elements, but it doesn’t specifically restore the full File Explorer ribbon.
   • Clover: Adds a tabbed interface to File Explorer, improving usability but not providing a full ribbon UI.
   • StartAllBack (paid): Restores and customizes various UI elements including a Windows 10-like ribbon in File Explorer and taskbar tweaks.

These tools combined can give you a more Windows 10-style file explorer look and feel, including a near-complete ribbon interface experience.
If you'd like, I can guide you through installing and configuring any of these tools to get the ribbon back in Windows 11 File Explorer or improve your overall UI customization .