Open-Shell Menu

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About

Open-Shell Menu is ranked #5 of 39 in start menu customization software on Inferse. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

Compared on start menu customization software

Free plan: Yesopen-shell.github.io
Supported Windows: bothopen-shell.github.io
Replacement mode: shell_replacementopen-shell.github.io
Start button controls: Yesopen-shell.github.io
Custom search: Yesopen-shell.github.io
Taskbar controls: basicopen-shell.github.io

Facts

Purpose: Open-Shell is a collection of utilities bringing back classic features to Windows.open-shell.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Start menu: It provides a classic-style Start menu for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11.open-shell.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Explorer toolbar: It includes a toolbar for Windows Explorer.open-shell.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Explorer status bar: It adds an Explorer status bar showing file size and disk space.open-shell.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Classic copy interface: It includes a classic copy UI for Windows 7 only.open-shell.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Internet Explorer: It provides title bar and status bar features for Internet Explorer.open-shell.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Windows on ARM: The project says it is compatible with Windows for ARM since version 4.4.196 and warns that older versions may prevent account login after reboot.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Code signing: The project says free code signing is provided by SignPath.io, with a certificate from SignPath Foundation.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support: The project directs users to report issues, ask in Discussions, and join its Gitter room or Discord.open-shell.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Translations: The project describes a temporary language solution using a downloaded language DLL placed in the install folder or the Open-Shell Languages folder.open-shell.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Origin: Open-Shell is described as originally being Classic Shell by Ivo Beltchev.open-shell.github.io · 30 Sept 2026