Classic Shell is a collection of features that were available in older versions of Windows but are removed from Vista and Windows 7. It has a classic start menu for Windows 7, it adds a toolbar for Windows Explorer and supports a variety of smaller features.
Features:
Classic Start Menu for Windows 7 (with skins)
Classic Explorer
Classic IE9
Toolbar for Windows Explorer
Classic copy UI
Show file size in Explorer status bar
Status bar
Alt+Enter in the navigation pane
New copy UI
Additional Up Button
What´s New in version 3.5.0:
Added support for Windows 8 Consumer Preview
Added customizable start button
Added a Metro skin for the start menu
Updated all settings for Windows 8
Fixed the missing caption in IE10
Added a setting to control the menu shadows
Added toolbar commands to map and disconnect network drives
Improved the responsiveness of the check for a new version
The check for new version is a separate component that can be skipped
during install
FreewareFiles tested Classic Shell 3.5.0 on 2012-04-03 using leading
antivirus scanners and found it 100% Clean. It does not contain any form
of malware, spyware, viruses, trojans, etc. We will re-test each updated
version and remove the award as well as the program if found infected.
User Reviews
"Good, but..."
Reviewer: -Joey B.
Review Date: 2012-01-30
Average Rating (26 Votes ) 4.50
Pros: Great start menu replacement!
Cons: I cannot believe the developer hasn't added ROYALE visual style for XP to the skins for this program.
Other Thoughts: Royale is the best skin ever for XP, & Classic Shell would rock with it!