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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Bulgaria
EUAlerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
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WindowBlinds AlternativesOnly apps from the EU
The best alternative to WindowBlinds is Classic Shell, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to WindowBlinds and six of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to WindowBlinds are SharpEnviro, bbLean, Spencer and GiMeSpace QuickMenu.
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WindowBlinds alternatives are mainly System Tweakers, but if you're looking for Desktop Environments or File Managers you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to WindowBlinds.
Alternatives list
28 Classic Shell alternatives
SharpEnviro (or SharpE) is an open source shell replacement system for Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. When using SharpEnviro the default Windows desktop is replaced by a new and more powerful desktop environment.
bbLean is the lean version of Blackbox for Windows. It tries to keep balance between features and complexity, to give you some efficient means within a compact shell.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
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.
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
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
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Netherlands
Classic Shell is a Junior Chipmunk version of Open Shell. IT works fine, if that's what you want, but again, it's to skin the start menu, not the entirety of Windows.