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Open-Shell

Classic style Start Menu for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10

Version 4.4.198 · by Ivo Beltchev

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Official site: open-shell.github.io

About Open-Shell

## Open-Shell ![Open-Shell](https://cdn.statically.io/gh/TheCakeIsNaOH/chocolatey-packages/97fc87d57673255d9490a64e54bea94a3db79616/Icons/open-shell.png)

*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out of date by more than a day or two, please contact the maintainer(s) and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

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install open-shell
  4. Open Open-Shell once it finishes installing.
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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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