Open-Shell (formerly Classic Shell) v4.4.142

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!