Charms Bar Platinum

The missing Windows Charms Bar, reimagined for the modern era.
A sleek, touch-friendly, and fully customizable sidebar for Windows 10 and 11.

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🖼️ Gallery

Clean, modern interface designed for both Mouse and Touch.

Deep customization with a fully Dark Mode Settings Panel.

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✨ Features

• 🚀 Instant Access: Hover over the top-right corner or press Win+C.
• 🎨 Deep Customization:
  • Dark/Light Modes: Matches your system aesthetic.
  • Custom Backgrounds: Use solid colors, gradients, or your own images.
  • Aspect Fill: Wallpaper support that fits perfectly without stretching.
• ⚡ Quick Actions:
  • Search: Integrated with Everything or Windows Search.
  • System: Quick access to Settings, Start, Clipboard, and Devices.
  • Tools: Built-in shortcuts for Snip, Calculator, and Task Manager.
• 📱 Touch Optimized: Large, touch-friendly targets perfect for tablets.
• 🔋 Power User Ready:
  • Silent Startup: Runs automatically without UAC prompts.
  • Multi-Monitor: Appears on whichever screen you are using.
  • Portable: Single script file using CharmsSettings.ini.

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📥 Installation

Option 1: Easy (Recommended)

Download the latest .exe
Just download the compiled executable and run it. No AutoHotkey installation is required.

Option 2: Advanced (Source Script)

1. Download AutoHotkey v2: Get it here.
2. Download the Script: Save charmsbar-phi.ahk to your desired folder.
3. Run: Double-click the file.
4. Setup: The script will ask for Admin rights once to set up the high-priority task scheduler (for silent startup).

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⚙️ Configuration

Press Win+C to open the bar, then click the Gear Icon at the bottom.

General

• Startup: Toggle "No UAC" startup.
• Search Provider: Choose between native Windows Search or the ultra-fast Everything.

Appearance

• Mode: Choose between Dark, Light, Custom, Gradient, or Image.
• Styling: Tweak hex colors, gradients, and text visibility.

Apps

• Quick Launch: Configure shortcuts for slots A, B, and C to your favorite apps.

Pro Tip: Hold Shift while clicking any App shortcut (A, B, C) to run it as Administrator.

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⌨️ Shortcuts

Key Combo	Action
Win + C	Toggle Charms Bar (Access Settings via Gear Icon)
Win + Alt + C	Center Active Window
Top-Right Corner	Mouse Hover to Open

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👨‍💻 Credits

Created by: Imran Ahmed
Co-Developed with: Antigravity (Google DeepMind)
License: MIT