Classic Shell AlternativesOnly apps categorised as System Tweakers

The best System Tweaker alternative to Classic Shell is Open Shell, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Classic Shell and five of them are System Tweakers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting System Tweaker alternatives to Classic Shell are Start11, Start8, WindowBlinds and TaskbarPlus.

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  1. Open Shell icon

    Open Shell

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    Open Shell is a fork of the Classic Shell project for Windows that getting back the classic start menu to modern versions of Microsoft Windows.

    40 Open Shell alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Open Shell as an Alternative to Classic Shell
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    1. It is supported. 2. It works with the 2019 Windows 10 1903. 3. It's free
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    Exactly the same as classic chell but made for windows 10/11 and up

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    A nice alternative to classic shell. Thanks

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    • Almost everyone thinks Open Shell is a great Classic Shell alternative.

    • Open Shell is the most popular Windows alternative to Classic Shell.

    • Open Shell is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Classic Shell.

    • Open Shell is Free and Open SourceClassic Shell is also Free and Open Source
    • Open Shell is Lightweight and Privacy focusedClassic Shell is not according to our users
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    Start11

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    Enhance Windows 10/11 personalizing Start Menu and Taskbar with style changes, icon and section adjustments, taskbar improvements, quick access menus, and advanced search features for improved productivity.

    26 Start11 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Start8

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    Return the Start Button to Windows 8 With these features:

    • Search for Windows 8-style (Modern UI) apps
    • Pin desktop and Metro apps to the start menu
    • Jump List support
    • Unified Search for apps, settings and files
    • Boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop
    • One click access to.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Start11

    Enhance Windows 10/11 personalizing Start Menu and Taskbar with style changes, icon and section adjustments, taskbar improvements, quick access menus, and advanced search features for improved productivity.

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    TaskbarPlus

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    TaskbarPlus is a smart and intuitive desktop enhancement utility that complements the Windows

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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