Windows · Security & Antivirus
Open-Shell
Classic style Start Menu for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Version 4.4.198 · by Ivo Beltchev
Official site: open-shell.github.io
About Open-Shell
## Open-Shell 
*Originally* **[Classic Shell](http://www.classicshell.net)** *by [Ivo Beltchev](https://sourceforge.net/u/ibeltchev/profile/)*
### Features
- Classic style Start Menu for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
- Toolbar for Windows Explorer
- Classic copy UI (Windows 7 only)
- Show file size in Explorer status bar
- Title bar and status bar for Internet Explorer
### Package specific
By default, the package installs all three components, i.e. Open-Shell Menu, Classic Explorer, and Classic IE.
If you do want all three components, you can select which components you want via package parameters, which are documented below.
#### Package Parameters
The following package parameters can be set:
* `/StartMenu` - Add the Open-Shell Menu component
* `/ClassicExplorer` - Add the Classic Explorer component
* `/ClassicIE` - Add the Classic IE component
To pass parameters, use `--params "''"` (e.g. `choco install packageID [other options] --params="'/ITEM:value /ITEM2:value2 /FLAG_BOOLEAN'"`).
To have choco remember parameters on upgrade, be sure to set `choco feature enable -n=useRememberedArgumentsForUpgrades`.
**Please Note**: This is an automatically updated package. If you find it is
out of date by more than a day or two, please contact the maintainer(s) and
How to install Open-Shell
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install open-shell
- Open Open-Shell once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Open-Shell free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to open-shell.github.io, the developer's official site, where Open-Shell is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Open-Shell?
The version listed here is 4.4.198, published /Date(1778. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Open-Shell from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install open-shell. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Open-Shell safe?
Open-Shell downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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