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Classic Start Menu Topic: Open Shell stopped working under Win11 today
Jcee
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2022 6:38 am
Replies: 6 258898
thats the likely case, Or a different screen resolution/dpi setting that no-longer matches what the game used originally. though it could still be a new bug entirely... a few more troubleshooting ideas if you want: 1. check to see if pressing the windows key still works while the start button is gon...
Classic Start Menu Topic: How to restore the Start button for Classic Shell?
Jcee
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2022 7:51 am
Replies: 1 66459
Sounds like you accidentally clicked 'exit' If this was the case it should have resolved itself when you restarted the computer. If the button is still missing, feel free to respond. (though I cant guarantee a hasty response) PS sorry for the delayed response. classic shell is mostly abandoned https...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Open Shell stopped working under Win11 today
Jcee
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2022 7:44 am
Replies: 6 258898
Oh yea some games do tend to move the start button. the general 'fix' is to change the game from 'fullscreen' to 'fullscreen(window)' if possible Or just restart classic shell when it happens. I think its mostly on games whos resolution dont match that of the current desktop (windows DPI setting may...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Open Shell stopped working under Win11 today
Jcee
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:23 am
Replies: 6 258898
reinstall is almost always step 1 when something is wonky (just be sure to backup your settings)
Chitchat Topic: If I want W10 to look like 8, is a theme enough?
Jcee
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 12:38 pm
Replies: 4 124187
you can basically pick your own image or color, and transparency on the taskbar tab via classic shell
Chitchat Topic: If I want W10 to look like 8, is a theme enough?
Jcee
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:21 am
Replies: 4 124187
1. a theme alone is unlikely to get you the exact look; even if you were to use the one directly from windows 8. there are alot of things defined outside of a theme that would likely need tweaked in the registry 2. classic shell can help with the taskbar, and most of what the start menu on 8 had. ho...
Start Menu Skins Topic: XP Metro-Glass Win10 [7style] and [Classic]
Jcee
Posted: Sat May 23, 2020 5:54 am
Replies: 10 142965
Anyone can learn to code.. tbh.. If you were willing to spend about 20 hours learning. also a bit of advice is to dive right in and learn from what you need as you go rather than trying to follow a course.(though if you have 0 programming knowledge a turn by turn course might be the way to go. once ...
Start Menu Skins Topic: XP Metro-Glass Win10 [7style] and [Classic]
Jcee
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 8:59 am
Replies: 10 142965
Ah sorry to hear that
Classic Explorer Topic: deleting items in context menus
Jcee
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 6:38 pm
Replies: 1 106346
Context menus as in the menu that is shown when you right click? Classic shell doesn't touch that, short of adding 'pin to start (classic shell)' If you want to remove this right click the start button and go to settings then type 'pin' into the searchbox then check the bottom setting. As for other ...
Bug Reports Topic: Windows 10 updated, classic start needs to reconfig
Jcee
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 6:46 am
Replies: 4 138624
Its not the limited size of your OS drive classic shell itself uses very little space. However I would recommend you try to clear more space on that drive. If its an SSD it will shorten the life of the drive to run at near capacity for extended times. If its a HDD it'l just need a frequent defrag It...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Back ground color?
Jcee
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 4:11 pm
Replies: 1 43487
If you mean the start menu: Right click the start button go to settings then skin tab: change the skin from metro Or type color into the search box; check 'override glass color' and change that value If you mean the taskbar color; right click the start button go to settings Click 'show all settings'...
Classic Explorer Topic: Toolbar TOTALLY on left can't move to right
Jcee
Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2019 8:24 am
Replies: 1 73762
Ive had luck creating a second toolbar to its left and stretching it all the way over, thus forcing it to the right?
Classic Explorer Topic: How can I restart Classic Explorer and Start Menu?
Jcee
Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2019 8:22 am
Replies: 3 63805
Oh sorry I know you can right click the start button and select 'exit' to close that component of classic shell. then you have to run classic shell again Do this by navigating to its install directory (default is C:\Program Files\Classic Shell) and running ClassicStartMenu.exe As for an automated wa...
Classic Shell no longer in development. Source code released
Jcee
Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2019 5:52 pm
Replies: 172 14536668
This is correct; Technically you can even use a windows 7 activation key.. even if it was never on that computer. You can still literally go to a used PC store, and snap a picture of the windows 7 activation key, then use the official windows 10 installer to get a genuine copy of windows 10. The onl...
Classic Explorer Topic: How can I restart Classic Explorer and Start Menu?
Jcee
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:50 am
Replies: 3 63805
sadly this forum is basically in stasis, the classic shell project has been abandoned for 2 years now
Translations Topic: Help file translation to Italian
Jcee
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 5:32 pm
Replies: 10 214837
https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu/issues/216 This is the thread I used to contact them Also I already got an email from them stating that they intend to do what they can to incorporate your older translation into a future version. If you feel that the new one is changed enough to warran...
Translations Topic: Help file translation to Italian
Jcee
Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 2:28 am
Replies: 10 214837
correct; it is 99.9% similar to classic shell, the only difference being a few instances of the word 'classic' being replaced with 'open' and a few small bug fixes
Classic Start Menu Topic: Can win10 use classic shell and look like win 7 as xp ?
Jcee
Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:40 pm
Replies: 1 39325
Classic shells "Classic with 2 column" and "classic" themes perform very similarly on windows 10. so it shouldn't be to hard to migrate if necessary. Most programs that worked on windows 7 should also work on windows 10 however not all do. If you are worried; You can always insta...
Translations Topic: Help file translation to Italian
Jcee
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:11 am
Replies: 10 214837
Classic Start Menu Topic: Win10 question
Jcee
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 5:14 pm
Replies: 1 38646
Not specifically; classic shell with the 'windows 7 style' makes the start menu similar; and potentially the taskbar similar, but other UI elements remain unchanged, like the boarders around windows. These can be fixed with skins, though I would tread with caution when following that route (besides ...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Start menu search moves items when it finds new results
Jcee
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:40 pm
Replies: 5 66082
Not that I'm aware of. if the drives are properly indexed this should be a non-issue, as all the files should be visible from the start. Classic shell DOES support alternative search engines which may or may-not solve the issue... (if indexing doesnt help) Below is from the classic shell help file(r...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Start menu color fitting my taskbar color in win7
Jcee
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2019 12:37 pm
Replies: 11 88695
I assume you checked 'enable menu glass' in the settings?
Start Buttons Topic: Change Start Menu Program Icon
Jcee
Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 12:38 pm
Replies: 1 77161
Is this under 'all programs'? If-so right click the start button and select 'open' Browse to try and find the shortcut in question. If it isnt there, try right clicking the start button and selecting 'open all users' Once you find the shortcut right click it, and select 'change icon' there may be a ...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Open Shell - Jump LIsts in Win7
Jcee
Posted: Fri May 10, 2019 8:54 pm
Replies: 6 63854
This should be enabled by default i think, but right click the start button go to settings and type 'jump' anything relevant should pop up. im not sure specifically which features are available on which OS but as you noted If this setting is available but not working let me know, though there isnt m...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Open shell supported here? Elsewhere?
Jcee
Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 5:48 pm
Replies: 3 104206
neither forum seems to be very active; if you have a specific request or bug to report its probably best to do it there. https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu/issues if you have a specific question, feel free to post it here. there are still a few of us keeping an eye on the forums (mostly j...
Bug Reports Topic: Ugh, taskbar issue ((
Jcee
Posted: Fri May 03, 2019 2:05 pm
Replies: 7 142258
Im not 100% but taskbar modifications are a newer feature and its likely they dont support windows 7. there are several other settings that are OS specific.
Start Menu Skins Topic: What is the best altnernative to Classic Shell?
Jcee
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 12:39 pm
Replies: 2 53541
If your looking for the closest to classic shell, yes open shell (which is classic shell with some changes)http://www.classicshell.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2399
Classic Start Menu Topic: Two Merged Startup Folders
Jcee
Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:20 pm
Replies: 4 48087
Generally its better to edit classic shell settings via the UI Right click the start button and select 'classic shell settings' then check 'show all settings' then click the 'customize start menu' tab then right click the 'Programs' menu item Then remove 'programs' from the command field Then click ...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Two Merged Startup Folders
Jcee
Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 1:20 pm
Replies: 4 48087
As far as I'm aware it has always behaved this way (at least since windows 7) When a program installs (It should) ask if it should create a shortcut for 'all users' If the user (fred) says yes; it creates a shortcut in the 'all users' folder RATHER than creating 2 shortcuts, one for 'joe' and one fo...
Classic Start Menu Topic: why does this shortcut get created automatically?
Jcee
Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:50 am
Replies: 5 47241
then your options are very limited A: go to classic shell, and remove the 'programs folder' creating a new folder then copy all the contents of the programs folder and paste them in this new folder. This new folder will appear the same, however any new apps will no-longer have their shortcuts added ...
Classic Start Menu Topic: why does this shortcut get created automatically?
Jcee
Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:44 am
Replies: 5 47241
aside from: it was probably already there. Try right clicking the start button and select 'open' see if its there if-so delete it. if-not try right clicking the start button and selecting. 'open all users' that should solve the issue, unless the app is being really persistent and re-adding the short...
Classic Start Menu Topic: why does this shortcut get created automatically?
Jcee
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 12:23 pm
Replies: 5 47241
the app itself is likely creating the shortcut in the start menu folder for windows.
Feature Requests Topic: Add "Manage Wireless Networks" menu item by default
Jcee
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 2:57 am
Replies: 1 56671
this folder doesn't seem to be available in windows 10
Classic Shell no longer in development. Source code released
Jcee
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 1:09 pm
Replies: 172 14536668
Ah been a while tenzen :) Thats some good kool-aid. Allow me to offer my opinion on your post point by point; Yes microsoft is forcing everything towards a phone-like interface; I doubt anybody can deny that. >Evidence points to this being a joint-operation with the NSA to [highlight=#ececec] remove...
Bug Reports Topic: Removed Items Keep Coming Back
Jcee
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 3:55 pm
Replies: 1 53354
I assume you mean the most recently used programs list..? are you re-using the program after removing it? Alternatively you can remove the recent/frequent programs list entirely Right click start button and go to settings type 'recent' into the searchbox and then set the first result to 'dont show' ...
Classic Start Menu Topic: What's the shortcut for showing the startscreen with CSM?
Jcee
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:03 am
Replies: 2 30259
The default key is shift+windows However this can be changed/removed simply right click the start button and select 'settings' then check 'show all settings' then edit the controls tab to your liking.
Classic Explorer Topic: graphics files on desktop
Jcee
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:24 pm
Replies: 2 54014
Classic Start Menu Topic: Search Box Customization
Jcee
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 4:42 pm
Replies: 11 96569
Meh i know the overall background can be transparent. the search specifically I dont recall. you've got more skins under your belt than me; so most likely not possible :P. I was just commenting that even if it was possible, anything with detail makes it really hard to read text on a transparent back...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Search Box Customization
Jcee
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:46 pm
Replies: 11 96569
Transparent background is doable, but it can be very distracting, especially if there is a window behind it
Classic Start Menu Topic: Search Box Customization
Jcee
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 1:36 pm
Replies: 11 96569
Yes it is: which type of skin are you working with? a .skin7 or a .skin? http://www.classicshell.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=6142 This thread has a huge pile of skins, and should contain something that changes the fields you are looking for. If you want more Here is specifically a black searc...
Start Menu Skins Topic: Skin with glyph icons in column 2 to match Win10 taskbar?
Jcee
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:36 pm
Replies: 43 502013
#Banned JK, Its never really been against the rules unless its blatant advertisements of an unrelated product. I would very much consider start9 related as it shares inspiration with classic shell; and features for one are generally relevant to the other. Trying to sell shoes on amazon? yea thats ag...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Classic Shell backups
Jcee
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 11:48 pm
Replies: 3 37513
Skins are stored in the skins folder in the install directory (default is: C:\Program Files\Classic Shell\Skins)
Start Menu Skins Topic: Skin with glyph icons in column 2 to match Win10 taskbar?
Jcee
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 10:35 pm
Replies: 43 502013
Personally I use rainmeter with a clipboard plugin; but I am keeping an eye on it. if they ever include file support It will be amazing. Instead of copying a backup of a .dll to your desktop before replacing it. you could simply cut it. then throw the new one in its place, without having to worry ab...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Classic Shell backups
Jcee
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 10:28 pm
Replies: 3 37513
Maybe this post is relevent. http://www.classicshell.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=7040&p=30218&hilit=icon+database#p30218 Heres the important bit: [highlight=#dce1e5] Yes, Classic Shell stores a cache of the icons in this folder: %LOCALAPPDATA%\ClassicShell [/highlight] [highlight=#dce1...
Classic Shell no longer in development. Source code released
Jcee
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 10:24 pm
Replies: 172 14536668
It would absolutely break with a windows 11. though afaik they intend to upgrade windows 10 moving forward rather than focus on new operating system like windows 11. this includes adding new features and such. Several insider versions of windows 10 HAVE already broken classic shell Compatibility; lu...
Start Menu Skins Topic: Skin with glyph icons in column 2 to match Win10 taskbar?
Jcee
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 6:33 pm
Replies: 43 502013
:P youll find with some tweaking windows 10 isnt the worst thing in the world. it does like to randomly install new apps for you, even if like-me you haven't opened the windows store in over a year :) The recent insider version introduces clipboard history support. (IE you can get that text you copi...
Chitchat Topic: A crazy story
Jcee
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 1:10 am
Replies: 1 52808
Doesn't really sound like a run-of-the-mill scam, especially if he isn't offering anything in return. You could always question him further, like asking him why he thinks you would have offered him $20. also If the email address was saved; it may be someone you actually have talked to in the past. (...
Classic Start Menu Topic: New Owner?
Jcee
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 9:42 am
Replies: 1 26609
Yup https://github.com/passionate-coder/Classic-Start (Duno who runs this one but a quick search scraped it up and I havnt tested) https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu (made by thx_4_the_hard_wk from the forums and I there are reports of sucess on the latest builds of windows 10, where Ivo'...
Bug Reports Topic: Start button is off by 1 pixel when using Classic Shell.
Jcee
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 11:45 am
Replies: 4 188493
Other than sample that color, and change the buttons color in photoshop? nope
Classic Start Menu Topic: Platform use question
Jcee
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 1:18 am
Replies: 1 59973
I have used it on a tablet, and it works fine. (not specifically a surface)
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