TranslucentTB updates thread

Gandalf_The_Grey

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TranslucentTB​


A lightweight (uses a few MB of RAM and almost no CPU) utility that makes the Windows taskbar translucent/transparent on Windows 10.

You can see examples of the customizations you can make in the images below:

blur transparent acrylic

Features​

  • Advanced color picker supporting alpha and live preview to change the taskbar's color.
  • Taskbar states(choose one - color can be customized on every state except Normal):
    • Normal: Regular Windows style. (as if TranslucentTB was not running)
    • Opaque: Tinted taskbar, without transparency.
    • Clear: Tinted taskbar.
    • Blur: Will make the taskbar slightly blurred.
    • Acrylic: Will give the taskbar an appearance similar to Microsoft's Fluent Design guidelines.
  • Dynamicmodes (these can be used together and each of them provides a taskbar state and color you can customize):
    • Dynamic Windows: Will change the taskbar to a different appearance if a window is currently maximised or visible.
    • Dynamic Start Menu: Will change the taskbar appearance when the start menu is opened.
    • Dynamic Cortana: Will change the taskbar appearance when Cortana (or the search menu if Cortana is disabled) is open.
    • Dynamic Timeline: Will change the taskbar apperance when the Timeline is open.
  • Ability to show or hide the Aero Peek button depending on the currently active dynamic mode.
You can see it in action here (short) and here (longer).
Review:
Releases:
2021.5
  • Add battery saver state, disabled by default
  • Fix error message being missing in logs when US english locale is missing
  • Fix acrylic being broken on Windows 11
  • Fix crash when a second instance is launched
  • Restore blur option on Windows 11 build 22449 and higher
  • Update to stable release of WinUI 2.7, reducing download size tenfold.
You can download this release from the Microsoft Store, or by downloading and opening the TranslucentTB.appinstaller file below.
 

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TranslucentTB, a widely used tool by Windows 11 enthusiasts seeking a sleek and minimalistic desktop appearance, has hit a snag. Ever since the release of Windows 11 Build 22621.1344 (22H2) on February 28, 2023, TranslucentTB not working for most o the users. This error has left users grappling with limited customization options for their taskbar. The frustration among users is palpable as they seek solutions to overcome this setback.

The problem with TranslucentTB not working after the recent Windows 11 update has been widely reported across multiple online platforms, including forums and social media. Users have been sharing their experiences, desperately searching for potential fixes to restore the tool's much-loved functionality. The inability to customize the appearance of their desktop has left many users without an option to get a transparent version of their taskbar.
 

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