In this article, I will show you How to Get a Modern Run Box in Windows 11.
The Run Box in Windows 11 remained unchanged since Windows 7 at least, so I think it is time that Microsoft will work on a new Modern Run Box, that will match the Windows 11 experience.
Until then, we can test out an app created by FireCube, which is called Run. The provides a Modern look for the Old Run Box in Windows 11 and also a compact theme that will switch the app to a very compact design.
Download Run by FireCubeStudios
To Download the App, you will need to access the Releases section and then download the latest archive .zip
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After you extract the archive, you will need to locate the Security Certificate file .cer, right-click on it and click on Install Certificate.
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In the Window that appears, select Local Machine and then click on Next.
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Next up, select Place all certificates in the following store and then click on Browse.
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From the window that appears, select Trusted Root Certification Authorities.
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The last step would be to click on Finish.
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Now you will need to locate the MSIX File, right-click on it and then click on Open.
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In the App Installer, click on Install.
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The App should now be successfully installed.
This is how the Modern Run Box looks. You have all the necessary functions and a very nice design.
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Some notes from the developer:
– Because the app uses WinUI 3 framework some portions have bugs like titlebar dragging, the history flyout doesn’t go out of the window due to WinUI 3 and no administrator mode support yet
– Since the app is still in preview a mention to open issues for bugs and features on GitHub would be helpful
Also, the App will have a Microsoft Store release in the near future, which will bring more features and also custom themes.
If you click on the settings button, you will have 3 settings. Remain in the background, which will make the app hide in the background after running a command, Keyboard shortcut which will be Win + Shift + R, and also Theme where you can enable the compact theme.
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This is how the Compact Theme is looking.
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For a more in-depth tutorial, you can watch the video below from the youtube channel.
hello,
the videowas removed from the youtube?
It’s back online. It was a mistake from youtube to remove it.