Open-Shell - How to Install and Configure the Open-Shell Start Menu
The Open-Shell is a free application software download that improves productivity, enhances the usability of Windows and empowers users to use it the way they want. It offers a customizable Start menu and Start button for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10, adds a toolbar for Window Explorer and supports a variety of smaller features.
Despite the fact that the Open-Shell is a useful and practical program, it also has some bugs. It's a good idea to update the app regularly so you don't lose all of its functionality.
You can install the latest version of Open-Shell by downloading the.exe file from the official GitHub page. Then, follow the instructions in the program's Settings window to set your preferred layout for the Start menu: Classic style with one column, Classic style with two columns, or Windows 7 style.
Change the Start menu appearance and behavior with a few simple clicks!
The 'Menu Look' tab allows you to customize the main and sub-menu animation duration (how long the menus appear before they disappear), the shadow, glass behavior, and opacity. You can also modify the main and sub-menu icons size, the number of icon rows, and the font smoothing effect.
Customize the Start menu with a wide variety of skins and icons.
The Start menu can show recent or frequent apps, which is useful for a quick overview of what's happening on your PC. It can also show a list of programs and settings, which is handy for finding what you're looking for. You can even pin a specific program to the Start menu to keep it always on top of your list.