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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: Error loading XML file |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 1:38 pm
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Replies: 4
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| Looks like you had Chinese? and Russian? text for some of the .skin settings? This apparently caused parsing errors, because I assume the parser only uses english characters... I have no idea what happened, or why it did, but I think I may have fixed things (Mostly) by going through the .xml in note... |
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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: Keeping Classic Shell? |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 4:51 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 18805
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| First creat a backup of your settings (right click start button, go to settings, then backup near the bottom then save as .xml) Next we will remove classic shell completely Download the classic shell utility from here: http://classicshell.net/downloads/ Then select 'Remove classic shell' Next we rei... |
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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: Loss of Keyboard after Installation |
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Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 5:13 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 20699
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| After looking up confirmation. I cant seem to quickly find the method keytweak uses to remap, so I would actually agree that trying an alternative like Sharpkeys https://github.com/randyrants/sharpkeys which does in-fact only write to the registry (which lets windows do the remapping itself) This ma... |
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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: Loss of Keyboard after Installation |
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Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 5:18 pm
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Replies: 3
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| Show stopper indeed.. I haven't heard of it happening thusfar (maybe IVO has), and windows 7 compatibility should be pretty high, as it hasn't changed much. (unlike windows 10) but consider trying an older version of classic shell just in-case one of the new features broke compatibility. https://sou... |
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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: After uninstalling Classic Shell on Win 10, no Start button |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 2:07 am
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Replies: 1
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It sounds like your start menu is corrupted, this isnt necessarily caused by classic shell, however classic shell can often mask this issue.
Try opening command prompt (as admin) and typing sfc /scannow /f /r
This should find and replace any corrupted system files and hopefully fix your issue. |
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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: New Win10 |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 5:51 am
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Replies: 2
Views: 17216
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| Chances are pretty high that it will work just fine with your current version of windows 10; there are a few people reporting issues, but they really seem to be the minority thus far. What we cant say is if the next major release will work, or break compatibility for everyone.. and if it doesn't, ch... |
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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: Poll: New name for open source Classic Shell |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 7:27 am
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Replies: 2
Views: 18827
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| IMO Classic shell should remain classic shell, regardless of owner, unless a radical direction change occurs..., or there is a divergence (2 people decide to take the source in separate directions) If Someone is looking for classic shell on the latest version of Windows 10 (after the current version... |
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Forum: Bug Reports Topic: Start Menu Button on top of full screen window mode games |
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Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:33 am
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Replies: 13
Views: 80386
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| That guy was a spammer, though his solution did actually have a shot at fixing this issue. Personally I have had the problem before; If the game resolution does not match your desktop, try changing that. Or switching between windowed(fullscreen) and fullscreen. (I know this doesnt solve the issue, j... |
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Forum: Chitchat Topic: Fixed PC, need more help |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 3:49 am
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Replies: 4
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You should be able to reinstall windows 10 just fine. (it will automatically apply the key that was associated with your previous copy.)
Or did you mean $ for the flash-drive?  |
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Forum: Chitchat Topic: How to uninstall Classic Shell? |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2018 9:51 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 67146
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| This is a really wierd issue.. It sounds like 1 of 4 things A: you have some kinda 'time capsule' software: schools often use this to ensure that students dont remove programs from their computers (you probably wouldn't be able to permanently install/uninstall anything) B: A virus is reverting chang... |
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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: Taskbar texture stretching |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 8:06 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 17166
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| If want to use the 'pixel perfect' size if your image, set the size to 0 in classic shell. then edit the image in whatever program you use, till its height matches the size of your taskbar (x3). If you arent that picky pick a size 46 here, and adjust from there... Unless you are saying the 'button s... |
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Forum: Chitchat Topic: Fixed PC, need more help |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 1:55 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 23709
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| hit win+R to open the run dialog type cmd then in the command prompt window type sfc /scannow /f /r then press enter let it do its thing, and it will hopefully fix your problems The next step is to try system restore/reset (if the previous didn't solve your issues) Hit win+I Go to Update and securit... |
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Forum: Classic Explorer Topic: File Explorer Skins? |
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:19 pm
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: How do I download start menu icon ? |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 2:32 pm
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Replies: 1
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Right click the start button go to settings type 'size' into the search box
One of these 3 options should be what you are looking for
'Small Icon size'
'Large Icon size'
'Start button size' (If this is grayed out, you may need to check the 'replace start button' option) |
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Forum: Start Menu Skins Topic: suitable win7 style skin for 15 inch screen |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:47 am
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Replies: 2
Views: 27106
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| The OP is looking for a digital skin to apply to his start menu, not a plastic sticker.. also secondary link removed due to potential spam.. |
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Global announcement Topic: Classic Shell no longer in development. Source code released |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 2:57 pm
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Replies: 172
Views: 11993604
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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: What is the best alternative to Classic Shell? |
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Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2018 2:01 pm
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Replies: 1
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| http://www.classicshell.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2399 Sure plenty have tried; some have certain features that classic shell doesn't. though none have as many. This list should get you started. also if none of those tempt your fancy. http://www.classicshell.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t... |
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Forum: Classic Explorer Topic: using CS in programs other than explorer and IE |
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:20 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 16565
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| You can disable the explorer additions if you wish, so its just consistently crap all around |
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Forum: Classic Explorer Topic: using CS in programs other than explorer and IE |
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:44 am
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Replies: 3
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| Nope, sadly what you want cant be achieved because that part of windows is actually hardcoded into each specific program. in a way that would likely cause instability issues... (Personally, I feel that a whitelist for addressing any incompatibilities would have sufficed) However I dont develop class... |
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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: Windows 10 took over Classic Shell |
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 12:03 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 18826
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| So the settings page opens when you go to classic shells install directory? does running the settings page 'fix' your issue until a system restart? Its possible you were upgraded to the fall creators update, which some people are reporting incompatibility with click the windows start menu and type '... |
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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: Windows 10 put a "Settings" icon on my Programs list |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:27 pm
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Replies: 2
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Programs is a mesh of 2 folders.
Right click your start button, go to 'open' look for a 'settings' folder here
If it's not there, right click the start button again and go to 'open All Users' |
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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: Email fetchers |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 8:01 pm
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Replies: 1
Views: 14744
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Not related to classic shell; however this is likely who you need to contact for issues related to aol desktop
https://help.aol.com/contact/
Since it appears he is a gold member from your post, you should be able to use the live chat feature (labeled 'Chat with us') |
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Global announcement Topic: Classic Shell no longer in development. Source code released |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 12:55 pm
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Replies: 172
Views: 11993604
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| Yes, it would. In most cases classic shell works even on the latest version of windows 10. However for 1-10% of people that is not the case. and eventually its likely that an update will come that breaks compatibility for everyone. However there is usually an option to roll-back. so if you want you ... |
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Forum: Feature Requests Topic: Control separation between windows on the taskbar |
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Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 8:46 am
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Replies: 4
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| In theory maybe.. however classic shell doesn't try to touch such things... (even if it were in active development) you might be interested in 7+ taskbar tweaker: http://rammichael.com/7-taskbar-tweaker Which already has a feature that messes with the space for taskbar items. If it currently doesn't... |
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Forum: Chitchat Topic: Black screen with loading circle after running CCleaner |
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Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 8:43 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 53652
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| hit the reset button 2-3 times when the windows logo pops up.. to get to the recovery menu Other option is to install windows on a USB and recover with that https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 If your on 10 (otherwise just search for your OS version and download the .iso and ... |
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Forum: Chitchat Topic: Black screen with loading circle after running CCleaner |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2018 3:05 pm
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Replies: 5
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ccleaner can cause alot of issues
Is it just for classic shell? try the classic shell removal tool
Otherwise reboot into recovery if its windows |
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Forum: Bug Reports Topic: Classic Shell Conflict with "AutoCorrect" AutoHotkey Macro |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:35 am
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Replies: 1
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| It might be related to the shortcut conflicting I had a similar issue with one of my configuartions. (except my hotkey was win+mousewheel for volume) Since your already using auto-hotkey this should be fairly easy :) 1 right click start button, go to settings 2. check 'show all settings' 3 on the co... |
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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: SOLVED: Win 10 Explorer Drag & Drop problem,,, |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 2:52 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 40397
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That setting applies to the start menu, not windows explorer. All classic shell affects in explorer (on windows 10) is the addition of a toolbar
Basically your issue shouldn't be related to classic shell. |
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Forum: Chitchat Topic: Does any forum allow you to delete a account? |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2018 7:51 am
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Replies: 4
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| I would guess on some forums mods can, but mostly no they can only remove post. |
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Forum: Chitchat Topic: Show your desktop and Classic Shell Start Menu |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2018 7:50 am
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Replies: 137
Views: 989068
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| Aww man cheat engine. I loved that program. still use it occasionally for troubleshooting... |
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Forum: Chitchat Topic: Does any forum allow you to delete a account? |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2017 5:12 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 28212
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| Usually no; but admins can. |
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Forum: Taskbar Skins Topic: Windows 7 Basic taskbar skin |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 10:57 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 59516
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First click edit post:
then scroll down to where it says 'Upload attachment'
Click 'choose file' Browse to the file
Click 'add file'
Repeat for each file then submit the post |
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Forum: Taskbar Skins Topic: Windows 7 Basic taskbar skin |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:39 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 59516
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| You can attach it to the thread for convenience |
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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: Transfer to new computer |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:15 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 29320
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when you click >all programs
the list will be different since you dont have the same programs on both computers
and your pinned items, along with recently used/frequently used |
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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: Transfer to new computer |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 6:56 am
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Replies: 6
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| Yes, the easiest way is to right click your start button go to settings, then at the bottom you will see 'backup' Save to .xml then copy that to a flash drive (or email or whatever) and use it on your new system NOTE: this will not save any 3rd party .skin files, taskbar backgrounds, or start button... |
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Forum: Bug Reports Topic: Explorer crashes when I click classic shell start button |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2017 8:24 pm
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Replies: 3
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| Have you tried uninstalling and re-installing classic shell. (without the explorer component) If that fails try a completely removing it with the classic shell utility: http://classicshell.net/downloads/ If you are looking for a fix on our end. its not likely to happen as IVO has recently abandoned ... |
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Forum: Bug Reports Topic: Fall Creators Update kills 4.3.1 |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2017 8:07 pm
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| Yup; this has been established.. it doesn't kill 100% of the time (as Im currently on fall creators update with classic shell installed) Sadly IVO is no-longer developing classic shell (tired of the constant changes on windows 10, and busy with other stuff), and this bug might not get fixed for some... |
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Forum: Chitchat Topic: Cant 'upgrade' from windows 7 to 10? -Sollution |
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Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2017 5:11 am
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| So apparently Microsoft messed up, yet again... and broke the upgrade assistant tool... (It Requires a DLL that isn't present, and cant be installed on windows 7) The solution: https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/fix-the-api-ms-win-core-libraryloader-l1-1-1-dll-is-missing-error-windows-10-upg... |
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Forum: Bug Reports Topic: Classic Shell Start Menu causes explorer lock up |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 5:51 am
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Replies: 68
Views: 259091
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| I haven't heard of anyone lose classic shell completely after uninstalling it. you should be safe. I cant say the same about a system restore though, because a few people have had problems with 'fresh' copies of Windows 10 fall creators update |
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Forum: Bug Reports Topic: Classic Shell Start Menu causes explorer lock up |
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 3:36 am
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Replies: 68
Views: 259091
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| It could potentially be related to classic shell, because classic shell hooks into explorer.. since it is something that happens occasionally, It would be hard indeed to nail down the culprit. but you could always uninstall classic shell for a few days, to see if the issue goes away (if it happens a... |
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Global announcement Topic: The official THANK YOU thread :-) and user reviews |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 7:06 pm
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Replies: 184
Views: 12458200
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| Yes, paypal will take care of the conversion automatically... (i think they take 1%-2% more off the top for this though) |
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Forum: Taskbar Skins Topic: Christmas taskbar skin |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:37 am
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Replies: 2
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| You dont have to throw the file in a zip, and you definitely don't need to password protect it |
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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: CS does not launch with Windows. |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 5:43 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 43644
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| If that is your classic shell install directory... basically look for this file: [highlight=#dce1e5] ClassicExplorerSettings.exe [/highlight] [highlight=#dce1e5] and thats the directory you need. [/highlight] Also if you do as IVO said, he can get to the real root of the issue and fix it proper (so ... |
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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: CS does not launch with Windows. |
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Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 10:09 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 43644
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The -launch text should be outside the quotes
For me its:
"C:\Program Files\Classic Shell\ClassicExplorerSettings.exe" -launch |
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Forum: Classic Start Menu Topic: CS does not launch with Windows. |
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Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 7:45 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 43644
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| Throw a shortcut to the classic shell settings in this folder: C:\Users\blood\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup Then right click this shortcut, select properties, and add -launch to the end of the text in the target field This should run classic shell with a bit of a dela... |
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Forum: Chitchat Topic: How many minutes/hours you use internet? |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 4:03 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 58700
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| I would say Im probably on the internet at least 8 hours a day |
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Forum: Start Buttons Topic: [Animated Start Button] Spinning Windows 8 themed buttons |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 6:36 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 133448
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| right click the image, and select 'save as' |
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Forum: Start Menu Skins Topic: start menu |
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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:25 am
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Replies: 2
Views: 29951
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| It sounds like you accidentally changed the theme/colors for windows. If you are on windows 7: https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/21161/change-the-windows-7-taskbar-color-with-no-extra-software/ If you are on windows 8: https://www.isunshare.com/windows-8/change-taskbar-color-on-windows-8-8.1-computer.... |
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Global announcement Topic: Classic Shell no longer in development. Source code released |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 2:23 am
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Replies: 172
Views: 11993604
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| Yes, sadly it will likely depreciate(random features will start to break), and eventually stop. Hopefully, someone picks up the torch before then. |
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Forum: Chitchat Topic: Show your desktop and Classic Shell Start Menu |
| Jcee |
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 5:57 pm
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Replies: 137
Views: 989068
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Just got myself 2 portrait displays to throw on my TV/Monitor (Used to have 2 4k Tv's but one died)
Note: this image is scaled down, my real resolution is approximately 6000x2160 |
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