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
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- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
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Skip Metro Suite Alternatives
Skip Metro Suite is described as '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' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Skip Metro Suite for Windows, Android, Android Tablet and F-Droid. The best Skip Metro Suite alternative is Classic Shell, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Skip Metro Suite are Start11, StartAllBack, StartIsBack and WindowBlinds.
Alternatives list
- 28 Classic Shell alternatives
26 Start11 alternativesEnhance 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.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
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25 StartAllBack alternativesThe Windows 11 version of the Startisback replacement shell. This software allows you to make Windows 11 look like previous versions of Windows or a modified version of itself.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
25 StartIsBack alternativesStartIsBack returns Windows 8 a real fully featured start menu and start button, behaving exactly like the ones in Windows 7. StartIsBack radically improves desktop usability and makes new Start screen clutter-free.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
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37 WindowBlinds alternativesCustomize Windows 10 and 11 with skins for Start menu and taskbar. Includes SkinStudio for designing skins, offering personalized fonts, and color and transparency adjustments.
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23 Start Menu X alternativesStart Menu X is a replacement of the system menu for professionals.
Virtual Groups Group programs by purpose (office applications, graphics, etc) without changing their location on the hard drive.
One-click start
The PRO version allows you to assign a primary program to any f.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
25 Start8 alternativesReturn 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
- Paid
- Proprietary
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
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Puts a start menu and recent apps tray on top of your screen accessible at any time, increasing your productivity and turning your Android tablet or phone into a real multitasking machine.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
Start Menu Reviver offers an improved Start Menu for Windows 8/7 that blends the traditional Start Menu functions with the Windows 8 design concept and provides quick access to all your desktop and Modern GUI (Metro) applications.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
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26 IObit Start Menu 8 alternativesStart Menu 8 can help users who are not willing to change their behaviors and bring back the classic start menu. Users can enjoy a familiar start menu again with just one click while other styles are also available.
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
StartW8 is a FREE but powerful tool for Windows 8 users. Do you prefer desktop to modernUI? Would you like to logon directly to desktop? And than use "Start" menu for runnig your apps? Then it's right for you.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
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