You’ll Love How The Windows 25 Mod Looks—Until You Start Using It
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Summary
The Windows 25 mod is a collection of tools and themes which transform Windows 11 into a futuristic operating system.
Modder AR 4789 created it, adding features such as transparency effects, a moveable Start menu, and the mica effect.
It is not simply a theme, requiring various tools to be installed for it to work.
These include SecureUxTheme, StartAllBack, ExplorerBlurMica, and Windhawk.
The installation process is simple, but it is advised that it is done on a virtual machine to prevent security risks.
The mod’s aesthetics are impressive, allowing for taskbar and Start Menu customisation, as well as a classic context menu.
However, it also has several bugs, such as a grey background on some apps, and no support for tabs.
The Windows 10-style Start menu also requires a premium add-on, StartAllBack, to work, and some of the mod’s features will be lost with every Windows update.
The writer concludes that the mod is impressive, but mainly for enthusiasts, since the risks and maintenance required are relatively high.
