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Open-Shell (formerly Classic Shell) v4.4.135

Open source
Vista / Win10 / Win7 / Win8
Open-Shell continues the Classic Shell project giving you access to the classic style Start Menu for Windows 7, 8.1, and 10.

Classic Shell is a collection of features that were available in older versions of Windows but were later removed. It has a customizable Start menu and Start button for Windows 7, 8 and 10, it adds a toolbar for Windows Explorer and supports a variety of smaller features.


FEATURES
  • Drag and drop to let you organize your applications
  • Options to show Favorites, expand Control Panel, etc
  • Shows recently used documents. The number of documents to display is customizable
  • Translated in 35 languages, including Right-to-left support for Arabic and Hebrew
  • Does not disable the original start menu in Windows. You can access it by Shift+Click on the start button
  • Right-click on an item in the menu to delete, rename, sort, or perform other tasks
  • The search box helps you find your programs without getting in the way of your keyboard shortcuts
  • Supports jumplists for easy access to recent documents and common tasks
  • Available for 32 and 64-bit operating systems
  • Has support for skins, including additional 3rd party skins
  • Fully customizable in both looks and functionality
  • Support for Microsoft’s Active Accessibility
  • Converts the “All Programs” button in the Windows menu into a cascading menu (Vista and Windows 7)
  • Implements a customizable Start button (Windows 7,8 and 10)
  • Can show, search and launch Windows Store apps
  • And last but not least – it''''s FREE!


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    License type Open source1
    Author's homepage Visit the author's site
    Date added 16 Feb 2020
    Downloads 481
    File size 6.75 MB (<1min @ 1Mbps)
    Supported languages English,  Finnish,  Swedish,  Norwegian,  Spanish,  Dutch,  Danish
    Operating systems Vista / Win10 / Win7 / Win81

    1License and operating system information is based on latest version of the software.

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    Thops
    Unverified new user
    Open-Shell (formerly Classic Shell) v4.4.130

    great for Win 10

    15 Sep 2018