9 Simple Tips To Try To Make Windows 11 Look More Like Windows 10 – 

The most recent version of Microsoft’s operating system, Windows 11, came with many brand-new features and also received diverse reactions from its users.

 While some users might appreciate this new and contemporary design, others feel more at ease with the accustomed Windows 10 interface.

To make your upgraded OS 11 appear more like the previous version, there are a few easy methods and hacks you can follow. 

In this article, we’ll offer some tips to help you customize your Windows 11 to resemble Windows 10 more. 

We’ll talk about things like customizing the Start Menu, taskbar, and wallpaper. By following these tips, you still get the great features of Windows 11 while still being able to stick with some familiar features of Windows 10. 

Let’s get into it right away! 

Simple Tips to Try to Make Windows 11 look More Like Windows 10

Below are some of the most useful tips that all Windows 11 users who are still attached to the features of the Windows 10 operating system and still want to stick to some of them can follow. 

1.  Start menu design

The Start menu, which now has a new style and is centred on the screen, is one of the most noticeable changes in Windows 11. 

However, if you would rather have Windows 10’s traditional Start menu, you can still change it by opening Windows Settings and selecting Personalization > Start.

2. Taskbar

Windows 11 has a new taskbar design and by default places it in the center of the screen. Right-clicking the Windows 11 Taskbar and selecting Taskbar settings will take you directly to the Taskbar choices in settings.

Open Windows Settings and navigate to Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar actions to reposition it to the left side of the screen so that it resembles Windows 10. 

3. Remove The Rounded Corners

Round corners are essential to Windows 11’s new appearance although not everyone loves them.

 Unfortunately for those who don’t like these round corners, neither Windows 11 itself nor a third-party solution may be used to modify them.

But there’s a way. If you disable hardware graphics acceleration in Windows 11, Windows 11 will revert to square corners but this will also disable other visual enhancements like transparency.

To do this, Open Display Adapters in Device Manager, then right-click one of the listed display adapters. Choose Disable Device. The rounded corners will be gone when Windows reappears after a brief screen flicker.

However, keep in mind that the Windows UI will feel sluggish and stilted if your graphics hardware is disabled, and you won’t be able to play 3D games in this state. 

4. System icons

Windows 11 has new system icons for features like Wi-Fi, battery, and sound and you can change them.

 These are also in the Taskbar section of Personalization settings. You will see a list labelled “Taskbar items” that includes four options: Search, Task View, Widgets, and Chat. You can use the toggles to turn all four icons off.

There’s currently no way to restore the full Search field from the Windows 10 taskbar. Turning off the new Search icon means you can’t access Search by clicking a field or icon on the taskbar. It will still be available through the Windows + S keyboard shortcut, however.

5. Theme

Windows 11 includes a new default theme with light colours and rounded corners. Nevertheless, you can download and install desktop themes for Windows 11 using current Windows 10 theme packs.

There are many methods to download a theme from the Microsoft Store or customize and design one on your own on Windows 11.

 However, bear in mind that these possibilities may change as Microsoft continues to create and restructure Windows 11 features and settings.

6. Task View

In Windows 10, you could access Task View by choosing a button on your taskbar. 

Task view is accessible in Windows 11 using the keyboard shortcut Windows key + Tab.

 To return it to a button on your taskbar, click Settings and navigate to Personalization > Taskbar, making sure the Task view toggle is switched on.

Users are still able to utilize the keyboard shortcut to enable Task View, but you can also access Task View on Windows 11 by clicking the Task View button in the taskbar. 

7. Action Center

The Action Center in Windows 11 has been revamped and now features quick settings for Wi-Fi, battery, Bluetooth, and sound.

 If you want to make Windows 11 look more like Windows 10, in this aspect, right-click the taskbar and choose Taskbar settings (Settings > Personalization > Taskbar). 

Then, you’ll have to go down to System tray icons and Other system tray icons and click to enable or disable the system icons you want to display.

8. Mouse pointer

Windows 11 includes new mouse pointers that are consistent with the overall aesthetic of Microsoft’s latest operating system. 

If you prefer the old Windows 10 mouse pointers, go to Settings > Accessibility > Mouse pointer and click on it. 

9. Change the wallpaper

You can also restore the original Windows 10 wallpaper on your Windows 11 operating system. This is not included with Windows 11, but it is available from several online sources.

You have to download the image separately. After downloading the image, right-click it and select Set as desktop wallpaper. The modification will take effect immediately.

Conclusion 

Of course, we’re not condemning the Windows 11 operating system. Windows 11 is a great operating system, but if you miss the look of Windows 10, you can easily change or alter it by following the tips that have been shown in this article. 

 From simple updates like changing wallpaper and icons, to more advanced changes such as adding gadgets and tweaking the registry, you can customize your computer experience to the extent that best suits your needs. 

So, if you put in the needed effort and take into consideration these tips, you’ll be able to make your computer look just the way you want it.

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