Classic Shell Alternatives

Classic Shell is described as 'Is free software that improves your productivity, enhances the usability of Windows, and empowers you to use the computer the way you like it' and is a very popular app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Classic Shell for Windows, Android, Android Tablet, F-Droid and Microsoft 365 (Office). The best Classic Shell alternative is Open Shell, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Classic Shell are Start11, StartAllBack, StartIsBack and Start8.

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    Start Menu Modifier

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    Start Menu Modifier will allow you to open the star screen at the bottom or the top of your desktop, when you click on the Win flag key.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Skip Metro Suite

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    Skip Metro Suite for Windows 8 allows you to boot directly to Classic Desktop in Windows 8 RTM and Release Preview.Also it allows you completely disable all edge panels, not just hide them! All of them will be disabled, including square start button at bottom-left corner.

    18 Skip Metro Suite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Classic Menu for Office

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    Frustrated by endless searches for features on the ribbon? This software brings back the classic and familiar menus and toolbars to Microsoft Office 2010, 2013 and 2016 (includes Office 365). The classic view allows you to work with Office 2010, 2013 and 2016 as if it were...

    5 Classic Menu for Office alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Office Suite
    Classic menus and toolbars in Office 2013
     
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    Start8

    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 dire...
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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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