Desktop Customization Tools

Start11
Free Trial
Customize the Start Menu and Taskbar in Windows 10/11.
SyMenu
Free
A portable menu launcher and a Start Menu replacer.
BingSnap
Free
Automatically changes your desktop wallpaper to the Bing image of the day.
Desktop Dimmer
Free
Enable darker-than-dark dimming for internal and external screens.
DesktopOK
Free
Save and restore the positions of the Windows desktop icons.
Dexpot
Free (For Personal Use)
Virtual desktops for Windows.
IconPackager
Free Trial
Change your Windows® desktop icons instantly with IconPackager.
Start Menu Reviver
Free
The perfect Windows 8 Start menu combining the best of Windows past with the direction of Windows future.
Start Menu X
Free
A replacement of the system menu for professionals.
TranslucentTB
Free (Open Source)
A lightweight utility that makes the Windows taskbar translucent/transparent.
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.
DesktopSnowOK
Free
Let it snow on the Windows desktop, you can also drop other things on the desktop not just snowflakes!
Folder Painter
Free
A freeware that lets you color your Windows explorer folder color and change it from the default color.
Groupy
Free Trial
Organize multiple applications into grouped tabs on your Windows desktop.
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.
WinMetro
Free
Brings Windows 8 Metro UI to Win7, Vista, XP.
7+ Taskbar Tweaker
Free
Customizes and enhances Windows taskbar behavior and interactions.
Bing Wallpaper
Free
Bring your desktop to life with a new background each day when you download Bing Wallpaper.