Welcome to Open-Shell | Classic Shell Reborn. A collection of utilities bringing back classic features to Windows. Originally Classic Shell by Ivo Beltchev. You can find the latest stable version here: You …

Mar 15, 2023 · Download Open Shell for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11. Bring back the classic Windows Start Menu and Explorer enhancements.

May 26, 2025 · Classic style Start Menu for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11. Reborn of Classic Shell. Open Shell is the continuation of Classic Shell, which was a collection of features that were available...

Open-Shell (formerly Classic-Start) lets you reclaim that cozy, familiar feeling with a fully customizable Start Menu that brings back the classic layouts from Windows 7, 8.1, and even XP while adapting …

Open-Shell is compatible with Windows for ARM since version 4.4.196. If you install older one on a Windows for ARM installation (ex. using Parallels Desktop on an Apple Silicon Mac), you will no …

May 24, 2025 · Improve your productivity and user experience with Open Shell, a Windows start menu alternative for Windows 10. Bringing back the classic start menu style, OpenShell is a fork and …

Dec 1, 2025 · Open Shell’s Classic Start Menu returns a familiar, no-frills interface to modern Windows — but using it well requires knowing its limits, integration quirks on Windows 11, and how to avoid …

Jul 14, 2025 · In this comprehensive guide, we will explore what Open-Shell is, why you might want to use it in Windows 11, how to install and configure it, and best practices to optimize your Windows …

Nov 27, 2024 · Open Shell is an open-source continuation of the original Classic Shell project, providing tools to modify the Start menu, taskbar, File Explorer, and more. Here's how to download and install …

Apr 14, 2025 · Open-Shell (formerly Classic Shell) is free software that gives you your favorite Start menu back. Microsoft constantly revamps the Start menu, yanking familiar layouts just as users …