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The best alternative to Start11 is ExplorerPatcher, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Start11 and five of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Start11 are Classic Shell, 8StartButton, GiMeSpace QuickMenu and Spencer.

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  1. E

    ExplorerPatcher

     39 likes

    This project aims to bring back a productive working environment on Windows 11. Choose between Windows 11 or Windows 10 taskbar (with labels support, small icons and lots of customization) and a lot more.

    7 ExplorerPatcher alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU
    Windows 10 Taskbar on Windows 11, also a solution to make EverythingToolbar wokring again, also works for TaskbarX and so on~
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    Classic Shell

     210 likes

    Classic Shell is free software that improves your productivity, enhances the usability of Windows, and empowers you to use the computer the way you like it.

    27 Classic Shell alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU
    Explorer Settings
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  4. 8

    8StartButton

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    A Windows 8 start button and start menu for Windows 8.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    8StartButton screenshot 1
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  5. GiMeSpace QuickMenu icon

    GiMeSpace QuickMenu

     14 likes

    A simple and fast task launcher and switcher. Press a custom assigned mouse/keyboard key, the menu pops up at the place of the mouse cursor, move to the desired task, release the key, and that is all! Can not be quicker or easier!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
    GiMeSpace QuickMenu screenshot 1
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  6. Spencer icon

    Spencer

     1 like

    Bring back the Classic Windows XP Start Menu to Windows 8 & 10. With one click you have access to all of your Start Menu entries. Plus direct access to the Control Panel, Administrator command line and Run dialog.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Spencer screenshot 1
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