How To Make Windows 11 look like Windows XP

Today I'm going to show you how to make windows 11 look like Windows XP. Windows XP will go down in history as one of the most legendary operating systems to have ever existed. However, since its been out of support for half a decade we can't enjoy it any more. I'll show you how to change that by making Windows 11 look like Windows XP.

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- Retro Bar

- Open Shell

- Shell 32 From XP

- Baskic Split Skin Link

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[MXALOVE]

XP was my childhood. Windows 7 was in my life for the longest though, and I can't decide which is my favorite, I love them both

[jamescobblepot]

Not only does this help for nostalgia and aesthetics but the older start menus are actually more functional than the ones microsoft has been introducing with 10 and 11. Thanks a lot for the tutorial this makes the user experience so much more simple

[valkiron]

After installing this XP theme, I suddenly got this urge to pirate music and burn them onto a 700MB CD.

[stuartgreen]

XP is my favourite version of Windows.

[CoolDudeClem]

I remember when XP was NEW. Hearing it being referred to as a "vintage" look makes me feel so old. I have my computer looking like WIndows 98! (well a cross between 98 and Mac OS and I think that looks pretty cool)

[MirelRC]

Just by seeing the taskbar, I've got some tears in my eyes. This video just brought me so many memories I've had with Win XP.

[michaeljavert]

I've always said that if I ever take over Microsoft that I will include all themes all the way back from Windows 3 up to the current, and with the ability to change, mix and match things. For example, I use the recycle bin icon from Windows 7 because I think it looks the best. Back in my younger days, ironically when I had XP, I was able to change the recycle bin to a toilet and it made the flush sound when I emptied it. For some reason, I thought that was hilarious. I'd like to think I've matured since then, but I've noticed it's a lot harder to make Windows do what I want it to do, and if you're not too careful you can really hose your system. For the most part, now, if it's not broken, I don't fix it. I do have a "Break Me" computer to mess around with. The Tiny System I installed is really slowing down though.

[PROFEDGE]

Thanks a lot. you have solve 50% of windows 11 grief for an old guy (finding stuff easily). Now I just have to find out how to change the width of slide bar, and life will be bliss

[SabreTech]

Hey man, I just wanted to say you have an amazing channel. You have helped me so much throughout the journey and cant thank you enough. I am currently in college at the moment for CyberSecurity trying to get my IST and Security + Certification. Don't worry, Ill make sure to mention you to my professor :)

[davidkroft]

The windows community is the absolute best. They always somehow find a way to undo Microsoft's UI changes.

By the way Rich, did you make a similar video to reskin Win10/11 to Win7 already? Or perhaps RetroBar works too in this case...

[pibbles-a-plenty]

I grew up with Windows 95 and 2000. I was never happy with any other theme than Classic with the sandstone color and square corners. It was a natural and pleasant environment that did not compete for my attention. There never has been a better theme, IMO. Boring is not bad!

[VArterJr]

Good video. I've been using Object Desktop (Stardock's toolkit, same people that do WindowsBlinds) for years and it's pretty amazing. I like how most of their products work together. Not perfect, and not free (as you said), but the Start11, WindowBlinds, CursorFX, etc. can really give you some nice tweaking.

[wakcedout]

I would consider upgrading to windows 11 with this. As it would be almost nostalgic to put a windows xp shell on my ui that was the computer I spent my late teens early 20s and played video games on.

And putting that on my current gaming pc would feel full circle.

[tonymarcuscassani]

Thank you, tried this and this works very well. I just wish that Open shell had an XP Zune theme skin (to match Retrobars's version), and a resize option.

[WoW_Lepic]

Despite all the bugs and problems they have... I 've been using retro bar and open shell to make Windows 11 look like XP... Miss them... long live the king.

[bramvandenbroeck]

For the folder icon problem, i think if you keep an empty folder with that exact icon and duplicate it, it might just use the xp icon, keep an empty xp folder in your documents and copy paste it if you need an empty folder

[uiy]

Thank you,
I just got around some of your videos and I noticed this title, so
I need to do it as windows 10

[zachrblxxx]

i grew up with windows 8 or 8.1 and windows 7... old windows brings back memories

[firisrozley]

Installing Windows 10 LTSC 2021 + Debloater from Chris Titus Tech + softwares from your video to make your PC looked like Windows XP = Perfect blend of modern Windows experience with that XP's vibe.

[fredfarnackle]

Great video, thanks. Subscribed! Long Live XP Pro!!👍