Linux Night Start Menu & Taskbar
Linux Night Start Menu & Taskbar : The Make Windows 11 Start Menu & Taskbar Look Like Linux Using Windhawk Mods guide helps you convert your Windows desktop into a clean, modern, and efficient Linux-style interface.
Linux Night Start Menu & Taskbar For Windows 11
The Make Windows 11 Start Menu & Taskbar Look Like Linux Using Windhawk Mods guide helps you convert your Windows desktop into a clean, modern, and efficient Linux-style interface. Inspired by popular distros like GNOME, KDE Plasma, and Pop!_OS, this customization gives Windows 11 a simple, open-source–inspired look using lightweight Windhawk tweaks.
The Start Menu is transformed into a Linux-like launcher with a flat layout, minimal borders, soft blur, and compact icon alignment. The design focuses on usability and clarity—similar to the application menus found in top Linux environments. With Windhawk’s Start Menu Styler, you can tweak padding, corner radius, panel height, transparency, and icon spacing to achieve the exact Linux feel you want.
The taskbar becomes a panel-style Linux bar, featuring matte dark mode, reduced padding, centered or left-aligned layout, and a clean, distraction-free design. The Windhawk taskbar module allows fine control over transparency, hover glow, icon size, and panel thickness, making it easy to match GNOME, KDE, or XFCE aesthetics.
- Windows 11 21H2: Yes
- Windows 11 22H2: Yes
- Windows 11 23H2: Yes
- Windows 11 24H2: Yes
- Windows 11 25H2: Yes, but test carefully after Windows updates.
- Download and install Windhawk
- Open Windhawk and install the Windows 11 Start Menu Styler mod
- Go to the Advanced tab
- Paste the provided configuration code into the “Mod settings” box
- Click Save to apply the style
- For more details, visit this GitHub guide
Disclaimer
This customization is intended for personal Windows 11 appearance and interface modification only. The Glacier Start Menu Style is not an official Microsoft product, theme, or feature, and Link Vegas Theme is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft.
Compatibility may vary depending on your Windows version, Windhawk version, installed mods, display scaling, and future Windows updates. Some interface elements may change or stop working correctly after a system update.
Before applying any custom Windhawk configuration, we recommend creating a System Restore Point and backing up your existing settings. Apply modifications carefully and at your own discretion.
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