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Classic Start Menu Topic: What version of ClassicShell for Win7 PRO 64bit ?
grayghost2
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 2:12 am
Replies: 2 9963
What version should I install on a Win7 PRO 64bit PC ... a brand new, never used, Lenovo laptop My old 2012 Toshiba (Win7 Home premium 32bit) has v4.0.4 installed and I still have the original download - downloaded on 3-Feb-2014 ... SHA256:= 120d6bf913de5db9a406c8efe8e23cf1f6763e87977443c6581f3807d9...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Which Classic Start for Win7
grayghost2
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 2:51 pm
Replies: 2 9851
Thank you
Classic Start Menu Topic: Which Classic Start for Win7
grayghost2
Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 9:46 pm
Replies: 2 9851
I have v4.0.4 Classic Start on a Win7 Home Premium PCs
Classic Explorer Topic: Navigation pane, scroll target folder into view, problem
grayghost2
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:14 pm
Replies: 1 9994
Opening WinExplorer at a specific folder via a shortcut on Start menu ... Navigation pane does not scroll the target folder into view. :? WinExplorer >> ClassicShell Settings >> Navigation (tab) [ ] Fix folder scrolling ... is always BOLD, irrespective of True or False setting :?: ... AND ... changi...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Save Start menu pinned items ?
grayghost2
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 11:15 pm
Replies: 6 24517
My sincere apologies :oops: :oops: :oops: I was stupidly searching in Classic Explorer not Classic Start - what happens when I start at 4am, it is now 5pm (our time) -- and stressing out over my Remove third party control on Classic Toolbar Found on "Main Menu" tab on "Classic Start&q...
Classic Explorer Topic: Remove third party toolbar on Classic Explorer
grayghost2
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 10:31 pm
Replies: 5 36635
Thank you GauravK for your dedication to the cause, :D ... I had already applied "my fix" when your notification arrived -- your fix looks less nerve racking than mine. I had some success too. [blockquote] After 6 hours of working on this irritation Epson insisted it was a Microsoft proble...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Save Start menu pinned items ?
grayghost2
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 5:20 pm
Replies: 6 24517
Settings Dialog Searched:= pinned .... nothing found Searched:= pinned programs .... nothing found Searched:= pinned programs folder.... nothing found Searched;= folder ... found boolean settings, but no editbox/browse to enter a folder-path in. Then "Help" link on Settings Dialog - I hav...
Classic Explorer Topic: Remove third party toolbar on Classic Explorer
grayghost2
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 1:15 pm
Replies: 5 36635
MORE ... To add to the confusion ... I use Firefox Browser. • No Epson Addon or Extension • E-Web Print ... (is "Disabled") I never use Internet Explorer, prefer other browser "PaleMoon" Looked at Control Panel -> Internet Options -> Programs tab -> Manage Addons. Appear on &quo...
Classic Explorer Topic: Remove third party toolbar on Classic Explorer
grayghost2
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:37 pm
Replies: 5 36635
Thank you GauravK for your response, :) Just discovered there is an Epson toolbar BUT ... looks like an Epson problem to me ? And the "E-Web Print" does not do anything .... :? To view "Custom Toolbar" I have to select "Easy Photo Print" ~~~~~ EDIT:- see next post for m...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Save Start menu pinned items ?
grayghost2
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 1:35 am
Replies: 6 24517
Just updated to v4.0.4Quote:
Depending on your settings for "Pinned Programs folder ...
Classic Explorer Topic: Favorites on Classic Explorer
grayghost2
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:49 am
Replies: 1 8265
Can I add favorites to Classic Explorer ?
Classic Explorer Topic: Remove third party toolbar on Classic Explorer
grayghost2
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:39 am
Replies: 5 36635
Epson printer software installation installs itself on "Classic Toolbar" (somehow via the WinExplorer) :( I hide the "Custom Toolbar" because the Epson control is red and ugly and I don't use it If Classic Toolbar could be rid of the c**p, I would like to make full use of "C...
Classic Explorer Topic: Is there a way to take the focus to the navigation pane ?
grayghost2
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:29 am
Replies: 3 14728
Thank you also :) As an inveterate user of the keyboard, opening WinExp/Classic Explorer opens to nothing selected, unless a folder is specified. With 4 drives it is easier to use the "down key" to my drive + "right-key" to open the drive (Mouse RSI !!) ;) Am about to try this DLL
Classic Start Menu Topic: Save Start menu pinned items ?
grayghost2
Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 4:05 pm
Replies: 6 24517
I have to do a clean install of Win7 on my PC. Is there any way of saving the START menu pinned list of all shortcuts + folders (with contents) ? I know the Targets may not be valid but at least I can repair paths. I guess I am looking for a folder tree -- document ? The only way I can think of is t...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Latest version for Win7 32-bit, update
grayghost2
Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 3:55 pm
Replies: 2 12432
Thank you GauravK for your prompt and informative reply.
Classic Start Menu Topic: Latest version for Win7 32-bit, update
grayghost2
Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:28 am
Replies: 2 12432
I am currently using Classic Start Menu v3.6.5 (One online bogus "service" told me I have 3.88 and "that is OK") In one thread on (on this forum) 20-Jan-2014, v4.0.4 ... is "almost" available Is their an update for Win7 32-bit ? Should I continue to update or is Win7 al...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Upgrade or clean install v3.6.6
grayghost2
Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:11 am
Replies: 2 11214
A belated thank you GauravK
Classic Start Menu Topic: Are there any quirks with version 3.6.8
grayghost2
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 2:01 am
Replies: 5 19955
Thank you "GauravK" for your response and update :) MS Win8.0 WinExplorer is soooo ugly. All white and very hard on the eyes. Especially when overlaid on another white window/background. Problem is not just aesthetic, but functionality and eye fatigue trying to separate white on white with...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Is "Classic Shell" right for me?
grayghost2
Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:28 pm
Replies: 10 39261
"Kilmor"
Classic Start Menu Topic: Saved settings, backups + updating
grayghost2
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 1:05 am
Replies: 1 8882
#1 Win7 x86 Toshiba laptop -- Classic Shell 3.6.5
Classic Start Menu Topic: Are there any quirks with version 3.6.8
grayghost2
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:59 am
Replies: 5 19955
I have successfully used Classic Shell with Win7 in the past 8-) My (42 yo) daughter runs a small business. Win 8 has freaked her out ... and me too (somewhat) Win8 - what are the problems with "Classic copy UI" in Win8 ? - what are the problems with "Show file size in Explorer status...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Is "Classic Shell" right for me?
grayghost2
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:45 am
Replies: 10 39261
I have been using "Classic Shell" since late 2012 with Win7 :) Has been a life saver for me. An XP lover. :D About to install "Classic Shell" onto my daughter's Win8 laptop (she has freaked at Win8 :cry: ) What were MS thinking when they released Win8 ? What were we corporate use...
Classic Explorer Topic: status bar in Windows 8
grayghost2
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:27 am
Replies: 8 30244
... But then the Windows Shell team has broken a whole lot of other functionality ... ... so does this mean I should not update to Win8.1 ... broken (penetrated ?) or really, really stuffed up ? I am trying to modify my daughters Dell laptop with its Win8 OS :cry: Will greatfully accept blunt razor...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Hot keys for Start-menu items ?
grayghost2
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 12:35 am
Replies: 6 22640
Thanks for clarifying this.
Classic Start Menu Topic: Hot keys for Start-menu items ?
grayghost2
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 5:09 am
Replies: 6 22640
Thanks "Ivo" for your time and input, :) 1: Cannot place the "Custom Command" outside the Settings panel -- it will not drag 2: "M" key cycles thru every item containing "M" in the top panel before it gets to target 3: Accelerator keys are not "apparent&q...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Accidentally RClicked start, how do I get Classic start back
grayghost2
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:36 am
Replies: 4 18731
Thank you "GauravK" for your assistance. :) Exactly what I needed plus the bonus explanation for "Run" switches [blockquote] =============== My solution: to avoid rebooting PC to get ClassicStart back again I have a Folder on Start menu .. Name:= TOOLS [blockquote] How: Start > <...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Accidentally RClicked start, how do I get Classic start back
grayghost2
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 3:36 pm
Replies: 4 18731
Thank you "GauravK" for your responseQ1: What would be the correct syntax be for adding the "-togglenew" switch to "ClassicStartMenu.exe path ?
Classic Start Menu Topic: Hot keys for Start-menu items ?
grayghost2
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:19 pm
Replies: 6 22640
Thank you "Ivo" for your response :) I cannot create accelerator keys. Renaming the start-menu item to include "&" in the name string does not create an accelerator key. eg, &Metapad ... displays as "&Metapad" and not " M etapad" Q1: How do I creat...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Upgrade or clean install v3.6.6
grayghost2
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 11:27 pm
Replies: 2 11214
Is v3.6.6 an upgrade or do I have to do a clean install ?
Classic Start Menu Topic: Accidentally RClicked start, how do I get Classic start back
grayghost2
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 11:17 pm
Replies: 4 18731
When I accidentally right-click "Start" and Win7 reverts to default Start-menu. I usually sabotage myself when I have a lot of windows open Q1: Is there any way of reactivating "Classic Start Menu" without rebooting. ? Q2: A script file ? Thank you ==== EDIT - my solution a short...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Hot keys for Start-menu items ?
grayghost2
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 11:04 pm
Replies: 6 22640
Is it possible to include hot keys to items listed on classic start menu ? :? eg, WinExp C ... opens Windows Explorer in C-drive WinExp D ... opens Windows Explorer in D-drive W hirlpool ... opens my Whirlpool folder ... all items begin with "W" I used to think the "Quick Start Toolba...
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