Windows 10: Classic Shell no longer in development, and now open source

Discus and support Classic Shell no longer in development, and now open source in Windows 10 News to solve the problem; Hopefully, someone will keep it going when the source code is published. Discussion in 'Windows 10 News' started by Brink, Dec 3, 2017.

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  1. STEVE C
    Steve C Win User

    Classic Shell no longer in development, and now open source


    Hopefully, someone will keep it going when the source code is published.
     
    Steve C, Jan 15, 2018
    #61
  2. REDDICE
    reddice Win User

    I hope the guy from WinAero would continue it. He often made skins and stuff for ClassicShell.
     
    reddice, Jan 15, 2018
    #62
  3. LFFOAR
    lffoar Win User
    Point 1. You are spot on Jack...as much as they can, as quick as they can!
    Point 2. From what I can see and hear, there may be a minority of "happy customers" but the great number of desktop users are being left in the wake of M$$ developers' constant need to justify their positions by fixing what aint broke. Reason?? See point 1.
     
    lffoar, Jan 15, 2018
    #63
  4. TONY K
    Tony K Win User

    Classic Shell no longer in development, and now open source

    Thanks for moving my post over, Shawn. I deleted it. Did a search, but came up with nothing. Didn't go back far enough I guess.

    Anywho, sparked some interest again I guess.
     
    Tony K, Jan 15, 2018
    #64
  5. CLAM1952
    clam1952 Win User
    It's not dead yet, being open source, someone is bound to give it a go.
     
    clam1952, Jan 15, 2018
    #65
  6. F14TOMCAT
    f14tomcat Win User
    Agreed +2. @Ivo probably has been in touch with several who would love to carry it on and forward. 4.3.1 is stable as a rock here. Even on the most wacko Insider build. *Smile
     
    f14tomcat, Jan 16, 2018
    #66
  7. CLINTLGM
    Clintlgm Win User
    *Ditto
     
    Clintlgm, Jan 16, 2018
    #67
  8. Brink
    Brink New Member

    Classic Shell no longer in development, and now open source

    *Thumbs
     
    Brink, Jan 16, 2018
    #68
  9. CLINTLGM
    Clintlgm Win User
    Yes totally dependent on Classic Shell, I guess I'll just have to learn windows 10 desktop when CS stops working
     
    Clintlgm, Jan 17, 2018
    #69
  10. JOHNBURNS
    JohnBurns Win User
    I switched to StartIsBack++2.5.2 - a whopping $2.99, there's also Stardock's Start 10 for $4.99. I am using StartIsBack at present on one of my pc's and like it so far. Will switch other pc and laptop if it comes down to it (if MS updates Windows 10 so Classic Shell Start Menu doesn't work).
     
    JohnBurns, Jan 17, 2018
    #70
  11. F14TOMCAT
    f14tomcat Win User
    I'd try in compatibility mode for 8 or 7 before I'd give up on it. I've even got Standalonestack2 still running, if anybody ever heard of that. Old Win 7 gem.
     
    f14tomcat, Jan 17, 2018
    #71
  12. JOSEY WALES
    Josey Wales Win User
    Josey Wales, Jan 17, 2018
    #72
  13. KADO897
    kado897 Win User

    Classic Shell no longer in development, and now open source

    I used to run it. Had problems with 64bit programs.
     
    kado897, Jan 17, 2018
    #73
  14. ELPUSHER
    eLPuSHeR Win User
    So far, Classic Shell 4.3.1 is working fine on all my FCU w10 PCs.
     
    eLPuSHeR, Jan 17, 2018
    #74
  15. KADO897
    kado897 Win User
    It's still working fine on the latest insider 17074 too.
     
    kado897, Jan 17, 2018
    #75
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