Windows 8 M3 like Ribbon UI for Windows 8 M1

Those who installed Windows 8 M1 and want to get Ribbon UI enabled on their windows explorer like Windows M3 leaked screenshots. It can be done easily with the following registry tweak:

It can be done easily with the following registry tweak in Windows 8:

Create such a key in registry in Windows 8 registry:

HKEY_CLASS_ROOTCLSID{4F12FF5D-D319-4A79-8380-9CC80384DC08}

Create a string value in this key called “AppID”, set its value to “{9198DA45-C7D5-4EFF-A726-78FC547DFF53}”

Now start a new explorer window in Windows 8.

If someone is not so familiar with reg changes in Windows 8 and prefer a ready made file it is suggested to download the file provided here.

Log off or restart and you’ll have Ribbon UI in Windows 8 M1 Explorer.

This Windows 8 Tutorial is posted by andreascy.