{"id":73687,"date":"2024-08-21T21:25:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T21:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=73687"},"modified":"2025-10-15T23:57:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T23:57:31","slug":"simple-tweaks-how-to-make-windows-11-look-like-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/simple-tweaks-how-to-make-windows-11-look-like-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"[Simple Tweaks] How to Make Windows 11 Look Like Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You can make Windows 11 look like Windows 10 if you want to keep working in a familiar environment.\u00a0 Windows 11 came with radical UI changes after about 6 years of Windows 10.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s a long time to feel at home with the operating system, especially after Microsoft assured users Windows 10 would be the last version of the OS.\u00a0 But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-10s-end-of-life-is-near-what-you-need-to-consider\/\">Windows 10\u2019s end of life <\/a> is already close, and you may have to finally <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-install-windows-11-in-2021\/\">install Windows 11.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>While you can\u2019t completely retool the new OS to look and work exactly like the previous version, you can tweak things here and there.<\/p>\n<h2>Do You Have to Make Windows 11 Look Like Windows 10?<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ll admit that experiencing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/differences-between-windows-11-and-windows-10\/\">differences between Windows 11 and Windows 10 <\/a> for the first time may not be great for Windows 10 proponents.<\/p>\n<p>But I\u2019ll also argue that you can feel comfortable with the OS with time, and when you do, it\u2019s not all that bad.<\/p>\n<p>But making some changes can ease your transition until you feel at home again. So, consider settling for things you can easily tweak. Using third-party apps may hurt performance and cause application conflicts since they\u2019ll eat into your system\u2019s resources.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-author\">\r\n\t<div class=\"blockquote-author__icon\"><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"blockquote-author__text\">&#8220;I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/ultimate-windows-recovery-guide-how-to-restore-your-windows-system\/\">creating a restore point <\/a> before you start applying changes to allow you to undo your adjustments without steel consequences.<\/p>\n<p>Making registry changes can also cause serious problems, and you shouldn\u2019t rule out OS malfunctions. On top of creating a restore point, you should also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-10-backup-guide-backing-up-to-an-external-hard-drive\/\">back up sensitive files <\/a>. &#8221;<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"blockquote-author__bottom author\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"author__name\">Samuel Nzube<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to Make Windows 11 Look Like Windows 10<\/h2>\n<p>Your quest to make Windows 11 look like 10 will take you around the operating system a bit, depending on how many changes you want to make. I\u2019ll cover how to revert UI features using the settings app, third-party programs, and Registry Editor.<\/p>\n<h3>Option 1: Change the taskbar\u2019s position<\/h3>\n<p>These steps will show you how to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10 by realigning the taskbar:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press <code>Win + I<\/code> to open the Settings window.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <i>Personalization <\/i>in the left pane.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the main window, scroll down, and select <i>Taskbar<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Personalization-Taskbar.png\" alt=\"Personalization Taskbar\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Scroll through the <i>Personalization &gt; Taskbar <\/i> page and expand <i>Taskbar behaviors <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the <i>Taskbar alignment <\/i> drop-down and select <i>Left <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Taskbar-behavior-Taskbar-alignment.png\" alt=\"Taskbar behavior - Taskbar alignment\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Your Start button will now be docked to the left where you\u2019re used to seeing it, and the widgets icons will move to the right. The Start menu will also open on the left side of your screen but will remain the same with its rounded corners, icon arrangements, and search bar.<\/p>\n<p>You can also remove your search bar, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-windows-11-copilot-do-you-need-it-and-how-to-disable-it\/\">Copilot <\/a>, Task view, and widgets icons here. Scroll up to the <i>Taskbar items <\/i> section and turn off the switch beside each item. For Search, click the drop-down menu and select <i>Hide <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Taskbar-items.png\" alt=\"Taskbar items\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Hiding the search icon means it will no longer appear beside the Start menu. But you can always initiate a search by typing your search entries after opening the Start menu. You could also use the <code>Win + S<\/code> shortcut to open Search. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Windows 11 also now lets you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/quick-tips-ungroup-taskbar-icons-in-windows-11-easily\/\">ungroup your taskbar <\/a> if you\u2019ve never been a fan of grouped taskbar icons. Go to the <i>Combine taskbar buttons <\/i> menu under <i>Taskbar behavior <\/i> to choose a setting.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Taskbar-ungrouping.png\" alt=\"Taskbar ungrouping\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Option 2: Customize the Start menu<\/h3>\n<p>Windows 10\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-10-start-menu-not-working\/\">Start menu <\/a> remains one of the things that users miss the most. They consider it more useful and versatile than Windows 11\u2019s version. You can go to <i>Settings &gt; Personalization &gt; Start <\/i> to customize the start menu however you see fit. However, the Settings app only lets you do things like remove icons and slightly change the Start menu layout.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Personalization-Start-menu.png\" alt=\"Personalization - Start menu\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>You\u2019ll need third-party apps to truly make Windows 11 look like Windows 10 when it comes to the Start environment. There are free options, such as Open-Shell, and paid apps like Stardock\u2019s Start11 and StartAllBack, which cost $5.<\/p>\n<p>Open-Shell only allows you to apply a Windows 7-style Start menu, although you can try out different skins to bring it closer to Windows 10. Ensure you uncheck the Classic IE and Classic Explorer options during installation to avoid getting an older Windows Explorer version.<\/p>\n<p>Start11 and StartAllBack are better at making the Windows 11 Start menu like Windows 10\u2019s one than Open-Shell. They are easier to use, and Start11 does not require downloading extra files.<\/p>\n<p>They can also help you apply some taskbar changes to make it look more like Windows 10\u2019s. However, you may want to keep Windows 11\u2019s Quick Settings over Windows 10\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/action-center-in-windows-11\/\">Action Center <\/a>.<\/p>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Bottom_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"9260129453\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<h3>Option 3: Remove rounded corners<\/h3>\n<p>Rounded corners are another hallmark of the Windows 11 design change. While I don\u2019t have any issues with them, they still put some people off. The bad news is that there are no settings or third-party options available to remove them. Your only option is sacrificing a bit of smoothness and other features.<\/p>\n<p>The trick is to prevent your dedicated graphics card from rendering your operating system\u2019s graphics. You can do that by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/disable-hardware-acceleration-in-windows\/\"> turning off hardware acceleration <\/a> or disabling your graphics card through the Device Manager window.<\/p>\n<p>To turn off hardware acceleration, right-click your desktop, select <i>Display settings <\/i>, click <i>Graphics &gt; Change default graphics settings <\/i>, and then toggle off the switch for <i>Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling <\/i>. You must restart your computer for changes to take effect.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Turn-off-hardware-acceleration.png\" alt=\"Turn off hardware acceleration\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Disabling hardware acceleration may put a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-lower-cpu-usage-causes-solutions-to-high-cpu-usage\/\">strain on your CPU <\/a>, cause certain apps to run slower, and trigger system-wide performance issues. It will also turn off other visual effects like transparency. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Disabling your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/upgrade-gpu-on-laptop-all-you-need-to-know\/\">GPU <\/a> involves opening the Device Manager (right-click Start and select <i>Device Manager <\/i>), right-clicking your GPU (under <i>Display adapters <\/i>), and selecting <i>Disable device <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Warning<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">I strongly advise against disabling your graphics card, as it could significantly hurt performance and your Windows experience. You\u2019ll also be unable to use certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/the-most-demanding-pc-games-of-pushing-hardware-to-the-limits\/\">graphics-intensive games <\/a> and 3D programs until you turn it back on. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Option 4: Change icons<\/h3>\n<p>Apart from making the Windows 11 Start menu like in Windows 10 , reverting to familiar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/change-default-windows-10-icons\/\">PC icons <\/a> can also bring you closer to Windows 10\u2019s environment. But note that you don\u2019t have many options. The icons you can change are limited, and you have to download a Windows 10 icon pack. That said, you can follow these steps to change what you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Download a Windows 10 icons pack ( I used Winaero&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/winaero.com\/download-download-icons-from-windows-10-10125\/amp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Windows 10 10125 <\/a> icon pack).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Launch the Settings app and select <i>Personalization <\/i> in the left pane.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <i>Themes<\/i> and then click <i>Desktop icon settings<\/i> at the bottom of the page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Desktop-settings.png\" alt=\"Desktop icon settings\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once the Desktop Icons Settings dialog window appears, select the menu you want to change and click the <i>Change Icon <\/i> button.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Browse to the folder where you saved the Windows 10 icons pack, select the icon you want, and click the <i>Open <\/i> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Select-Desktop-Icon.png\" alt=\"Select Desktop Icon\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>To change any folder\u2019s icon, right-click the folder, select <i>Properties <\/i>, and switch to the <i>Customize <\/i> tab. Next, select <i>Change Icon <\/i> under <i>Folder icons <\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>Once the <i>Change Icon <\/i> dialogue opens, select <i>Browse <\/i>, navigate to the icons folder you downloaded, and open the icon you want. Select the icon and click the <i>OK <\/i> button.<\/p>\n<h3>Option 5: Restore Windows 10\u2019s classic File Explorer<\/h3>\n<p>The easiest way to bring back the old File Explorer is by opening Windows Tools (formerly Windows Administrative Tools) through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/open-control-panel-windows-10\/\">Control Panel <\/a> or Start menu. Head to the Control Panel window, open <i>System and Security<\/i>, scroll down, and select <i>Windows Tools <\/i>. Typing <i>\u201cWindows Tools\u201d <\/i> when you open the Start menu is another way to launch it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Click-Windows-Tool-1.png\" alt=\"Control Panel Windows Tools\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">You can create a desktop shortcut if you intend to use it frequently. Open the System and Security page in Control Panel, right-click <i>Windows Tools <\/i>, select <i>Create shortcut <\/i>, and click <i>Yes <\/i>. Right-click the desktop shortcut, select <i>Properties <\/i>, then click <i>Change Icon <\/i> to use a folder icon. You can also rename the shortcut and drag it to the taskbar to pin it. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The downside of using Windows Tools is that opening a folder in a new File Explorer window returns you to the Windows 11 look.<\/p>\n<p><b>Using the Registry Editor<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you want to change your entire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-fix-file-explorer-lag-in-windows-11\/\">File Explorer <\/a> to the classic Windows 10 version, you have to use the Registry Editor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">This method may not work for some Windows 11 computers running version 23H2. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Editing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-clean-registry-in-windows-10\/\">Windows Registry <\/a> is quite risky, as you\u2019ll be adjusting low-level settings. There\u2019s no telling what could happen if you make the wrong changes, as even <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/troubleshoot\/windows-server\/performance\/windows-registry-advanced-users#back-up-the-registry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Microsoft warns <\/a> that you may have to reinstall Windows.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why I recommend creating a system restore point right now before you start. That way, you\u2019ll avoid reinstalling Windows if any error occurs.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps to change the File Explorer menu:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the Start menu and type <i>\u201cregedit.\u201d <\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><i>Hit Enter <\/i> and select <i>Yes <\/i> when UAC pops up.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the left side of the Registry Editor window and expand <i>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, drill down to:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Shell Extensions<\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Select the <i>Blocked <\/i> key under <i>Shell Extensions <\/i>. If you don\u2019t see it, right-click <i>Shell Extensions <\/i>, select <i>New &gt; Key <\/i>, and rename the key to <i>Blocked <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Shell-Extensions-regedit.png\" alt=\"Shell Extensions regedit key\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>After selecting the <i>Blocked <\/i> key, right-click anywhere on the right page, select <i>New &gt; String Value <\/i>, and rename the string value to the following:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>{e2bf9676-5f8f-435c-97eb-11607a5bedf7}<\/pre>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Shell-Extensions-Blocked-Key-string-value.png\" alt=\"Shell Extensions Blocked Key string value\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Middle_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"4017758677\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<h3>Option 6: Revert to the classic Windows 10 taskbar<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the Registry Editor and go to the following key:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Shell\\Update\\Packages<\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click the right page, select <i>New &gt; DWORD (32-bit) Value <\/i>, and rename the new DWORD <i>UndockingDisabled <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Double-click the <i>UndockingDisabled<\/i> DWORD, type <i>\u201c1\u201d<\/i> in the <i>Value data<\/i> field, and click <i>OK<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/UnblockingDisabled-Regedit-classic-taskbar.png\" alt=\"Unblocking DWORD Disabled Regedit classic taskbar\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Restart your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you notice glitches or bugs, return to the Registry Editor window and change the value of the <i>UndockingDisabled <\/i> DWORD to <i>0 <\/i> to revert your changes. You can open the Registry Editor through the Run window. Press Win + R and enter <i>\u201cregedit\u201d <\/i> in the text field.<\/p>\n<h3>Option 7: Use the Windows 10 wallpaper<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/set-a-dual-monitor-wallpaper-on-win10\/\">Windows 10 wallpaper <\/a> is one of its most iconic symbols. If you maintained that wallpaper throughout your Windows 10 days, applying it would be one of the best ways to make Windows 11 look like 10.<\/p>\n<p>You can go to sites like Wallpapers.com and Imgur to download Windows 10 background pictures. You can also navigate to <i>C:\\Windows\\Web\\Wallpaper\\Windows <\/i> on a Windows 10 computer and copy the <i>img0.jpg <\/i> file.<\/p>\n<p>Right-click the file you copied or downloaded and select <i>Set as desktop background<\/i>.<\/p>\n<h2>Make Windows 11 Look Like 10: You Can Do More<\/h2>\n<p>Learning how to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10 is an ongoing process. You can find other neat registry tricks and use third-party applications like WinAero and open-source projects like ExplorerPatcher to revert to some classic interfaces.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to always create a system restore point before making registry changes.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Can I revert back to the original Windows 11 interface after changing it to Windows 10?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tYes, you can undo all the changes explained above, whether you use a third-party app or Windows settings. If you used a registry hack, delete the registry key you created or change DWORD values to 0. Creating a system restore point before you start making changes ensures you can undo every change you made, especially if you can no longer keep track.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Can I change my Windows interface with third-party apps without any risks?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tMost third-party apps do not pose significant risks to your system. However, if you use a lower-end computer, you may suffer performance issues, and there might be software conflicts on rare occasions. Be that as it may, ensure you only install trusted third-party programs, as cyber criminals can easily clone certain software products just to gain access to your computer.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Will changing Windows 11 to Windows 10 affect future Windows updates?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tGenerally, no. However, you can take note of changes before you upgrade to compare.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">How do I make Windows 11 Explorer look like Windows 10?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tBy switching the taskbar to the left, using third-party apps to change how the Start menu and the taskbar look, and employing some registry tricks.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to bring back the familiar look of Windows 10 on your Windows 11 device? 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