Windows 10: Classic Shell on Win 10 - Twice the Fun!

Did you remove Classic Shell by uninstalling it or some other way? If you uninstall and reboot it should restore Windows to its default menu.
Also, what build are you on? From what I've heard, 10056 has start button issues on its own.

 

That is exactly what I have in mind. 10056 with Classic Shell installed have issues already. I am not surprised about this problem after uninstalling CS.

 

I am on build 10056 and I uninstalled it by closing the start button and the using add remove programs. All is OK now as I just redid the build.

 

I've used Stardock apps on and off over the years and they're generally very good. When "10" is released I'll have a look at Start10 along with Classic Shell. So far the stock menu is not cutting it for me and one of these replacements will be needed. By the way I imagine there will be a version of WindowBlinds for 10 as well.

 

I don't like to get in the habit of using these softwares but decided to try 'Start10' from Stardock and was surprised how decently it seemed to mesh with Build 10061.
Even with disabling Search (and Task View) 'Hey Cortana' still worked and doesn't cover the taskbar. The Default Start Menu could be pinned to the taskbar and the WinX Menu could be set to remain enabled.
However, after configuring and using it for a couple hours, it seems to be fraught with bugs, flashes and crashes, so be forewarned!

 

Classic Shell 4.2.1 is in bad shape right now. It doesn't load on boot up. So I uninstalled it and I am using the Free Pokki app for now. It also keeps the original Start Menu and has it's own button on the taskbar beside the native start menu. Very costumisable too. So far, so good. I'll wait till Classic Shell catch up before going back.

 

For me Classic Shell 4.2.1 has been working fine with Build 10074; the only thing that does not for my setup is the Start Screen button in the menu. If I press on in, nothing happens. So I have been using the Windows+W key combination. I have written on their forum a few days ago. But nobody has answered so far.

 

It loaded on boot for me. The Dev said he will not fix Classic shell for Windows 10 until it goes final.

 

Thanks, Gary, even though I was just sharing because others reported that it didn't work at all for them. I didn't expect an answer, but I appreciate what you wrote. It makes sense that Classic Shell wouldn't be updated until Win 10 goes final, because all the builds of Win 10 so far have had different structural details.

 

You are right, he would like to fix it once and be done with it.

 

Stardock already has a beta version of Start10 and I've been really happy with it. Trouble is, I'm equally happy with the new Win10 version. Luckily the Win10 menu is still accessible from the Start10 menu.

 

If not for Classic Shell I never would have considered Windows 10.

 

Can you not accept change?? *Wink *chuckle

Just kiddin, Gary. *Wink

 

Apparently, Gary isn't alone that's why MS put the more familiar Start Menu back. *Smile