Windows 10: Will Classic Shell work on Windows 10

I would like to use Classic Shell with Windows 10. A search of the web found an article entitled something like "Microsoft Blocks Classic Shell" and I didn't understand all of it..

What is the experience with using Classic Shell with Windows 10?

Thank you.

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Can the classic shell of Widows 8 be applied to Windows 10

Original Title - Windows Classic Shell

Can the classic shell of Widows 8 be applied to Windows 10

 

How can I change the start menu back to classic shell in the new Windows 10 anniversary update?

Fix Classic Shell on Windows 10 Anniversary Update

 

They say they officially support W10 on their site.
Classic Shell - Start menu and other Windows enhancements


I've read of some users here in the forums using it without problem. You could set a restore point, install it and see how it works for your system.

 

YES. It works in Windows 10.

Please have a look at this .................
Classic Shell
Classic Shell - Start menu and other Windows enhancements

 

I've used Classic Shell since Day One with Windows 10. ZERO issues. In fact, when I did the upgrade from 8.1, it imported all my settings, although I had to tweak a few for some 10 diff's. Download from davidhk's mfr link, not a 3rd party. The writer is a forum member here too, if you search. *Biggrin

 

That was likely an old article. There was a short time during the Windows 10 preview when Classic Shell was blocked due to compatibility issues but that is no longer the case. No doubt many members of this forum are using Classic Shell with Windows 10.

 

It's fine, and even lets you launch universal apps from a folder if you select the option.
And you can launch the Win 10 start menu with a hotkey combination

 

I have just upgraded to a release version of Windows 10.

I can run the Classic Shell OK on Windows 10 64 bit, but if I run the Classic Shell on a 32 bit version I get a red banner popup saying that 'An administrator has blocked the application'.

Is there a way that I can ensure that Classic Shell is not blocked on Windows 10 32 bit?

 

excerpt : Source
System Requirements Classic Shell works on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and their server counterparts (Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016). Both 32 and 64-bit versions are supported. The same installer works for all versions.
Note: Windows RT is not supported.

Make sure you have the latest version 4.2.5

 

I do have that version, and I can only run it if I use 'net user administrator'.*Confused

 

It's good that you happened to mention 32-bit Windows as your System Specs is incomplete.

Question: did you install Classic Shell as a User with Administrative Rights? There should be no issues and no need to log into the hidden [by default] Administrator. At least that was all that was needed on the several installs I've done for clients. A Standard User shouldn't be able to install it.

 

I have tried installing Classic Shell as an Administrator but it makes no difference.

The installation process itself appears to run OK. The problem is running the ClassicStartMenu.exe it just produces the above UAC pop up.

Is there a way to get round this problem?

 

Hi, machare! Rename the installer file. uninstall what you have installed.

Rename ClassicShellSetup_4_2_5 to My_ClassicShellSetup_4_2_5, or whatever you wish. MS is looking at the name, just trick it.

Make sure you unblock it.

 

Well thank you for your suggestion. It is a name that MS are looking at so
I renamed the ClassicStartMenu.exe file and then put it in the startup folder.

It now starts up and runs OK.

If, as I suspect, MS have deliberately blocked the Classic Shell this should be a matter for the EU, after all they were not to keen on just having IE as the web browser.