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Open Shell
Open-Shell provides Windows utilities for restoring classic interface features, according to its project homepage.
About Open Shell
Open-Shell is a collection of utilities that brings classic interface features back to Windows. It was originally Classic Shell, created by Ivo Beltchev.
The utilities add a classic style Start menu for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11, a toolbar for Windows Explorer, an Explorer status bar showing file size and disk space, and title and status bars for Internet Explorer. A classic copy interface is available on Windows 7 only. Both a latest stable version and a nightly build can be downloaded, and a language DLL can be installed manually for non-English use. Help is offered through issue reports, discussions, a Gitter room and a Discord server.
Key features
- Classic style Start menu for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11
- Toolbar for Windows Explorer
- Explorer status bar showing file size and disk space
- Classic copy user interface, on Windows 7 only
- Title bar and status bar for Internet Explorer
- Language DLL placed in install folder or shared Languages folder
Best for: Windows users who want classic Start menu, Explorer and Internet Explorer elements restored on their system.
Good for
- Covers the Start menu across Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11
- Offers both a latest stable version and a nightly build
- Several support channels, including issue reports, discussions, Gitter and Discord
Watch out for
- The classic copy user interface is limited to Windows 7
- Non-English language support requires manually downloading and placing a language DLL
- Homepage lists no pricing information
Open Shell at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › System Utilities
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Open Shell FAQ
Which Windows versions does Open-Shell support?
The classic style Start menu is listed for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11. The classic copy user interface is stated as Windows 7 only.
How can I use Open-Shell in a language other than English?
The homepage describes a temporary solution: download the language DLL and place it either in Open-Shell's install folder or in the %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Open-Shell\Languages folder.
Can I try a development version?
Yes. The download section points to both the latest stable version and a nightly build.
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