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.
ReIcon
Free
Save and restore your desktop layout.
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.
Lively Wallpaper
Free
Animated desktop wallpapers, bring your desktop to life!
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.
Dexpot
Free (For Personal Use)
Virtual desktops for Windows.
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.
Start Menu X
Free
A replacement of the system menu for professionals.
Auto Hide Desktop Icons
Free
Auto hide and showing the Windows 11, 10, ... desktop icons with a timer!
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.
Vistart
Free
Enhance your windows start menu with Vistart 8.
XLaunchpad
Free
Instant access to all your shortcuts.
7+ Taskbar Tweaker
Free
Customizes and enhances Windows taskbar behavior and interactions.