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Windhawk Windows classic theme mod for Windows 11

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Re: Windhawk Windows classic theme mod for Windows 11

#11
post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That was my first concern too, but it does look like you can build the binary from source: https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk

Doesn't mean it's safe.

Yeah, I would probably delete this updater if I were to try this: https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk/blob/main/src/wind...

Re: Windhawk Windows classic theme mod for Windows 11

#13
post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That was my first concern too, but it does look like you can build the binary from source: https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk

Doesn't mean it's safe.

I didn't say it was. But having the source means you (and others) can vet the code if that's a concern.

Re: Windhawk Windows classic theme mod for Windows 11

#15
post #12

This is so neat looking. Is there an equivalent for MacOS?

Not exactly afaik, but I've recently been going to System Settings > Accessibility > Display, and turning on:

    Increase contrast
    Reduce transparency
    Differentiate without color
    Show toolbar button shapes
https://imgur.com/a/DqfN07k

I like the retro and simple vibe compared to the new Liquid Glass controls.

Re: Windhawk Windows classic theme mod for Windows 11

#17
post #7

> The mod injects only in the process Winlogon.exe, and exits once the handle of the memory area is closed. It does not hook any functions. Yep. Sure. Going to let a Russian utility fuck with winlogon.exe. Excellent idea.

That was my first concern too, but it does look like you can build the binary from source: https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk

Why such a simple UI utility app needed a VSCodium/Electron UI? The author seems to be well versed in Win32 API, so why not just learn the GUI part as well? It's not that hard.

Re: Windhawk Windows classic theme mod for Windows 11

#18
post #14

I wish there was a "power user" mode in Windows that you could activate and you'd get the ability to have classic themes (my MS themselves), classic Control Panel, no constant nudging, no weather/Xbox/Solitaire apps, etc...

They tried that during the Chicago development and discarded the idea due to multiple problems with how humans work.

Two different UIs meant that you had to learn them separately, you didn't have a slow ramp from one to the other, one familiar with one could get stuck on the other with no knowledge of how to get back, divided efforts between the two, etc.

Not quite what you are asking for, but closer to Win95 shipping with progman.exe which could allow someone to cosplay Win3.11 while running Win95.

Re: Windhawk Windows classic theme mod for Windows 11

#19
post #17
post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That was my first concern too, but it does look like you can build the binary from source: https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk

Why such a simple UI utility app needed a VSCodium/Electron UI? The author seems to be well versed in Win32 API, so why not just learn the GUI part as well? It's not that hard.

I 100% agree with this sentiment

Re: Windhawk Windows classic theme mod for Windows 11

#20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Doesn't mean it's safe.

Yeah, I would probably delete this updater if I were to try this: https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk/blob/main/src/wind...

as opposed to any other updater on your system...?

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