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Classic Shell

Classic Shell was developed for Windows 8 since that was the first version of the popular operating system to forgo the iconic Start menu.

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Classic Shell with Windows 10!

Classic Shell Review | Make Windows 8 Like Windows 7 with Classic Shell

Classic Shell 4.0.2 Review

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We have tracked the following product recommendations or mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you see what people think about Classic Shell and what they use it for.
  • Scrollbars Are Becoming a Problem
    There's a great add-on called... ClassicShell http://classicshell.net/. - Source: Hacker News / 6 months ago
  • What software would be used to remove the red elements and change the layout of the tray icon?
    Windows Classic Shell is what I have used for over a decade. It brings back the old start menu and can be customized. Source: 12 months ago
  • Microsoft is turning Windows 11's Start Menu into an advertisement delivery system
    ClassicShell is no longer being developed. OpenShell succeeded it. (c.f., http://classicshell.net/). Source: over 1 year ago
  • Is it possible to install windows 8.1 on the surface pro 5?
    Http://classicshell.net/This lets you pick UI goodness you want. Source: over 1 year ago
  • looking for a taskbar replacement
    Other, non-rainmeter options that I'm aware of include TranslucentTB and Classic Shell (note: Open Shell is the newer version, but I'm unsure if it has the same features). Source: almost 2 years ago
  • Windows 11 may not be as popular as Microsoft had hoped
    Since they started doing that this is the first thing I install after installing the OS. Source: almost 2 years ago
  • Microsoft is testing ads in the Windows 11 File Explorer
    Lolwut. The stock menu's usability is bad enough for me to always install Classic Shell straight away, so I didn't even know the fucker had ads. wtf. Source: about 2 years ago
  • Has anyone else noticed more websites using cookies recently?
    Http://classicshell.net/ make windows 10 UI look like XP. Source: over 2 years ago
  • Windows 11 upgrade?
    My start menu overwrites windows 11 start menu, learn more at: http://classicshell.net/ 🤓. Source: over 2 years ago
  • I made a Qiqi Fallen start button... & yes, she has the wings. :D
    Here's the image for it: https://i.imgur.com/LysK5FH.png To use it, you need a program called "Classic Shell", this is also how I changed my taskbar as well. Source: over 2 years ago
  • Windows 11 just released!
    Sorry. I didn't mean the shell per se, but the app. What I mean is that with Classic Shell I can change the appearance of the taskbar. If Classic Shell doesn't work it would definitely annoy me, as the default setting options are too restrictive for me. Source: over 2 years ago
  • Windows update… ugh!
    Yeah updating to a newer OS stresses me out too, I almost cried when my dad upgraded to '98. You can make 10 look more like 7 though. This is what I use http://classicshell.net/. Source: over 2 years ago
  • Watch out for these kinds of people!
    Customize while you can, Win11 won't let you move the taskbar anymore, people will most likely have to install a 3rd party program for that. Same as ClassicShell during the Win8 era. Source: over 2 years ago
  • “Downgrade”
    If it’s familiarity you want, install Classic Shell. http://classicshell.net/. Source: over 2 years ago
  • Why can't we just remove the proposed section? Why can't I fit more apps in there? What the hell?
    You can replace the whole thing w/ Classic Shell. Source: over 2 years ago
  • Microsoft again trying to Make Mistakes like trying to imitate a touch screen phone ui for a desktop experience. The new settings is very horrible to navigate and some ui elements are placed very non intuitive
    I’m far from a Linux fanboy, and I understand the complexity, but dude installing Ubuntu, PopOS, CentOS, and RedHat are all really quite easy. I agree there are quirks however. In any case, yes I get it, touch based design isn’t as good for keyboard and mouse… but that’s the reality… average users want touch controls. Average users are the biggest market. Be a power user, and find the tools to make it what you... Source: over 2 years ago
  • Free Talk Friday, 5/21/2021
    You're like my users that can't understand the Windows 10 Start Bar and have to be super special and have Classic Windows 7 Shell installed... Source: almost 3 years ago
  • Petition to bring back windows 7 search function.
    Its called Classic Shell. Haven't used vanilla windows 10 search in well over 2 years, cause it looks gross and never works. My custom made start button on the other hand... Source: almost 3 years ago

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