How To Make Windows 11 look like Windows 95/98
How to Transform Windows 11 into a Retro Experience
Introduction to the Transformation
- The video introduces a project to make Windows 11 resemble older operating systems, specifically aiming for a retro aesthetic reminiscent of the late 90s.
- The presenter highlights the goal of achieving a nostalgic look with gray windows, 8-bit icons, and familiar user interfaces from Windows 95.
Customizing the Taskbar
- To start customizing, viewers are instructed to search for "Retrobar" in their web browser and download the appropriate version based on their system architecture.
- After downloading, users should extract the zip file and move it to the Program Files directory before running the application despite any security warnings.
- Following installation, users can adjust taskbar settings by changing its alignment to left and customizing themes through properties options.
Adjusting Start Menu Settings
- Viewers are guided on how to modify the Start menu settings using "Open Shell," which allows further customization of appearance and functionality.
- Instructions include downloading Open Shell, renaming its setup file if necessary, and ensuring proper installation by following prompts.
Customizing Cursors for Authenticity
- The video transitions into cursor customization by searching for "Windows 95 cursor" online and downloading relevant files.
- Users are shown how to install these cursors by navigating through mouse pointer settings in Windows and applying each downloaded CUR file accordingly.
How to Customize Windows 95 to 98 Look
Changing Cursors and Applying Wallpaper
- The process begins with replacing the default arrow cursor with a normal select cursor, demonstrating an immediate visual change.
- Users are guided to browse for help and busy cursors, applying these changes and saving the configuration as "Windows 95 to 98."
- Instructions are provided on how to apply a Windows 95 teal wallpaper, emphasizing the importance of following along until the end for additional customization tips.
Setting Up Lock Screen and Icons
- To set the same image as a lock screen background, users must navigate through personalization settings after downloading the desired image from Reddit.
- A link is mentioned for downloading Windows 95 icons found on Reddit; users are instructed on extracting this icon pack for use.
Customizing Desktop Icons
- Steps include right-clicking desktop shortcuts like Recycle Bin, creating new shortcuts, and changing their icons by browsing to the downloaded icon folder.
- After selecting new icons, users can compare them with original ones. Instructions also cover removing unwanted desktop items via personalization settings.
Resource Management Insights
- The video briefly discusses resource usage of programs like Retrobar (60 MB memory usage) and Open Shell (2.7 MB), suggesting that such customizations are efficient in terms of system resources.
Conclusion and Engagement Encouragement