A new version of the Cairo Desktop Environment for Windows has been released.

Transform your Windows desktop with Cairo

A customizable, intuitive desktop environment for Windows.

Cairo is a desktop environment for Windows. Our goal is to develop a desktop experience that increases productivity and advances current technology standards. With a focus on stability, performance, and productivity, Cairo aims to deliver an interface that exceeds expectations and delivers superior ease of use.

Taskbar

The Cairo taskbar preserves desktop area for your wallpaper and applications. In addition, windows are organized the same way you choose to organize your programs list, making it easy to switch between tasks. The list button shows your open windows in an organized, easy to understand layout.

Programs Menu

Never again waste time hunting for applications in poorly organized menus. Cairo lets you organize your apps into categories that make sense to you, using an easy drag-and-drop interface.

Dynamic Desktop

With Cairo, your desktop is browse-able, meaning that you never need to open a file explorer to find your things. The handy pop-up navigation makes it easy to move forward or backward and completely transforms your desktop into a more friendly, convenient space.

Folder Stacks

Tired of hunting for the same files over and over again, interrupting your work? With Cairo’s menu bar folder stacks, you can create instant access to frequently used folders. Simply drag them onto the menu bar to create easy access.

Cairo requires Windows 7 or later, including Windows 10, and .NET 4.7.1 or later (already included with Windows 10 1709 and newer)

Click "Assets" below to find the installer download. After downloading, Windows Defender will likely require you to choose "more info," then "run anyway."

Changes since 0.4.133:

• Added option to group and combine taskbar buttons by application, like in Windows 7 and up ( #52)
  • Settings to group by Programs menu category, application, or application (combined)
  • When combined, multiple windows appear in the task thumbnail popup
• Added Windows 11 support ( #622)
  • Network, power, and volume icons show the appropriate Windows 11 controls
  • Fixed dark mode context menu
  • The Action Center icon now opens the Windows 11 notifications and calendar view
• Added Korean language ( #621, thanks @effx13!)
• Improved reliability of the notification area
• Fixed Chromium-based apps, Firefox, and others incorrectly thinking the taskbar is auto-hidden and displaying a gap at the bottom of their window ( #356, #401)
• Fixed flickering menu bar and taskbar when displays change ( #578)
• Fixed 'run as administrator' option incorrectly appearing for UWP apps ( #605)
• Fixed some Windows 8 shell windows unexpectedly appearing in the taskbar
• Fixed task middle-click to open a new instance not working with UWP apps ( #627)
• Fixed task progress appearance with task labels hidden ( #615)
• Fixed the Windows taskbar not being hidden if it re-appears unexpectedly

Download Cairo Desktop 0.4.158