Windows 8 or 8.1 Classic Shell Start Menu Download

 Download the latest Classic Shell version and launch the setup file. The application will install in a few seconds. Classic Shell is a freeware application that allows you to restore a set of features (such as the classic start menu, start button, toolbar for Windows Explorer etc.). classic start menu is to offer you access to missing features (available at older Windows versions). Its own interface, this program does not modify your Windows registry settings or replace your original OS files.

Classic Shell has been in active development for 4 years and has over 15 million downloads.

Highly customizable start menu with multiple styles and skins
Quick access to recent, frequently-used, or pinned programs
Find programs, settings, files and documents
Start button for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1
Toolbar and status bar for Windows Explorer
Caption and status bar for Internet Explorer

Classic Start Menu main features

•Choose between “Classic” and “Windows 7” styles
•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 and files 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. Make your own!
•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
•Implements a customizable start button
•Can show, search and launch Windows Store apps (Windows 8)
•And last but not least – it's FREE!

You can uninstall Classic Shell from Control Panel -> Programs and Features. Another way is  to run the setup again and chose "Remove". A logoff may be required to complete the process.

Classic Shell Start Menu Download

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