The beauty and terror of modding Windows

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Windhawk is a free tool for customizing Windows and applications.
It allows deep customization like moving the taskbar, theming the Start menu, and adjusting system volume via mouse wheel.
Windhawk works by injecting its DLL into running processes, raising stability and security concerns.
It may cause issues with PC games using anti-cheat software, potentially leading to bans.
Windhawk and its mods are open-source, but mods from third-party authors pose trust and security risks.
Microsoft's Windows Baseline Security Mode could restrict tools like Windhawk by default.
Windhawk highlights the tension between customization and security in Windows.
Microsoft is gradually reintroducing some user-requested features, like movable taskbars.
Users must weigh the risks and benefits of using Windhawk for customization.

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