Classic Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista taskbar for modern versions of Windows
Publisher’s description
What is RetroBar?
RetroBar by dremin is open-source Windows software. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) and Portable installers for 32-bit and Any CPU Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.22.122, released on August 2, 2026. The version history goes back to May 3, 2024: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.6 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (dremin/RetroBar) has 4,438 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Classic Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista taskbar for modern versions of Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
In short: RetroBar is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit and Any CPU PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is RetroBar safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6499A3B4411166C44A921546237033697A05CAB61D69482A6339DF1E9DD5849F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 8 versions ›8 versions over 2 years · about 3.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.22.122Latest | August 2, 2026 | — | Any CPU ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.21.32 | October 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.20.37 | May 5, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.19 | March 26, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.18 | February 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.17 | December 2, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.16 | May 6, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.15 | May 3, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id dremin.RetroBar -escoop install extras/retrobarRetroBar.Installer.zip /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- dremin
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dremin/RetroBar
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit, Any CPU
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), Portable
- Version
- 1.22.122
- Released
- August 2, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 3, 2024
- Versions listed
- 8
- Updates / year
- 3.6
- GitHub stars
- 4,438
- GitHub forks
- 349
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- dremin.RetroBar
- Scoop package
- extras/retrobar
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is RetroBar free?
Yes. RetroBar is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is RetroBar safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install RetroBar with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can RetroBar be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does RetroBar run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Where can I download an older version of RetroBar?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 3, 2024.