Desktop Customization Tools

Start11
Free Trial
Customize the Start Menu and Taskbar in Windows 10/11.
IconPackager
Free Trial
Change your Windows® desktop icons instantly with IconPackager.
Lively Wallpaper
Free
Animated desktop wallpapers, bring your desktop to life!
Start10
Free Trial
Add a classic or enhanced start menu to Windows 10.
TranslucentTB
Free (Open Source)
A lightweight utility that makes the Windows taskbar translucent/transparent.
Folder Marker Free
Free
Lets you mark folders with color-coded icons to make a search for important information a "one-glance" affair.
Groupy
Free Trial
Organize multiple applications into grouped tabs on your Windows desktop.
ReIcon
Free
Save and restore your desktop layout.
John's Background Switcher
Free
Put beautiful full-screen photos and stunning montages on your desktop from places like your computer, Flickr, Facebook, Instagram and plenty more places.
WindowBlinds
Free Trial
Skin the Windows desktop interface with WindowBlinds.
Bing Wallpaper
Free
Bring your desktop to life with a new background each day when you download Bing Wallpaper.
DesktopOK
Free
Save and restore the positions of the Windows desktop icons.
Start Menu X
Free
A replacement of the system menu for professionals.
XLaunchpad
Free
Instant access to all your shortcuts.
Auto Hide Desktop Icons
Free
Auto hide and showing the Windows 11, 10, ... desktop icons with a timer!
AutoDarkMode
Free
Switches between the dark and light theme of Windows at scheduled times.
Dexpot
Free (For Personal Use)
Virtual desktops for Windows.
Folder Painter
Free
A freeware that lets you color your Windows explorer folder color and change it from the default color.
Spencer
Free
Bring back the Classic Windows XP Start Menu to Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Start Menu Reviver
Free
The perfect Windows 8 Start menu combining the best of Windows past with the direction of Windows future.