Classic Shell Alternatives

Classic Shell is a collection of features that were available in older versions of Windows but were later removed.

Note: Classic Shell is no longer under development but you can try Open Shell which is a continuation of the project. Read more.

Alternative apps to Classic Shell:

116 votes
Open Shell 4.4.191

Classic style Start Menu for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11. Reborn of Classic Shell.
- Freeware
- Windows
122 votes
Stardock Start8 1.56

Start8 brings the “Start” menu back to Windows 8.
- Free to Try
- Windows
31 votes
8StartButton 2.7.0

Somebody removed it, we bring it back: a Windows 8 start button + start menu.
- Free to Try
- Windows 8
22 votes
Vista Start Menu 3.895

A superior alternative to the Start menu. Start working with pleasure!
- Freeware
- Windows XP, Vista
14 votes
StartMenu8 5.0.0

Get the Windows Start Menu on Windows 8.
- Freeware
- Windows