Shell Frosting - Unlock Hidden Windows Taskbar Features

Shell Frosting is a unique Windows application developed by Albacore that unlocks hidden shell features in Windows Insider builds. Specifically, it enables the taskbar item ungrouping and labeling feature, addressing the needs of users who enjoy testing out experimental features.

Key Features:

• Unlock hidden shell features


• Enable taskbar item ungrouping and labeling


• Practical interface for installing the frosting extension


• Customize taskbar grouping and labeling behavior


• Support for multiple monitors

Technical Specifications:

• Developer: Albacore


• Price: FREE


• Compatible with: Windows Insider builds


• Category: Shell extension

Enhance Your Taskbar Experience

Shell Frosting provides a small, practical interface for installing the frosting extension. Once installed, users can enjoy newly enabled features, especially the taskbar's grouping and labeling behavior.

Customize Your Taskbar

You can choose the 'Never combine' option to display everything separately in the taskbar or configure it to combine only when the taskbar is full. Additionally, you can choose to combine and hide the labels, with settings that can be applied to multiple monitors.

Improve Productivity

This utility is ideal for users who need to work with several instances of the same program simultaneously, eliminating the need to hover over each icon to find the right one.

Experiment with New Features

Shell Frosting is an unconventional shell extension that lets users experiment with various new features included in Insider builds. While currently enabling item ungrouping, future experimental features may be added.