Windows 10: I want my Classic Shell back

Have been using Classic Shell Start Menu for a long time. After a couple of recent Win 10 updates the Classic doesn't start automatically after reboot. Instead, it starts in Win 10 tiles. Click on Classic, it reverts to Classic, then upon reboot the tiles are back again.

I understand the need in tiles on tablet or a smartphone, but for a desktop screen I find Classic less distracting, easier to navigate and customize.

Is there anything that can be done?

(PS: for those not familiar with Classic - it gives Start Menu a Win 7/8 look. No tiles.)

:)

 

uninstalling Classic Shell

I upgraded to Windows 10 when it was first available at the end of June 2016. After a couple of months I decided to install Classic Shell. I have been trying recently to uninstall Classic Shell multiple times since but I still get the screen like Windows
7. I have tried to install Classic Shell and then uninstall it with no luck. Do you have any suggestions on how I can get my PC back to Windows 10? Thanks for your help.

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I don't want Classic Shell on my hard-drive.

Hi Nickolas,

Thank you for giving us an opportunity to assist you with the query.

Classic Shell is a freeware, formerly open-source software[4][6] for Microsoft Windows that restores several usability-oriented Windows user interface (shell) features, File Explorer features and Internet Explorer features which have been removed by
Microsoft.

To uninstall Classic Shell, follow the below steps:

• 
  Press Windows + X keys, and select Control Panel.
  
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  Look for the Programs and Features.
  
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  Click on the Programs and Features option to open it on a new window.
  
• 
  Right-click on Classic Shell and choose
  Uninstall option.
  

Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

 

Classic Shell Program

Hi Jane,

If you go into settings - apps - do you see the classic shell on that list? If so, are you able to uninstall from there?

Let me know and we can work through this!

- C