Classic Shell для Windows последняя версия: 4.2.5 , обновление от 21.10.2019
Начиная с Windows 8 разработчики отказались от удобного меню Пуск, к которому так привыкли пользователи. И даже несмотря на то, что в версиях 8.1 и даже 10 операционной системы были сделаны попытки создать аналогичные замены, для многих отсутствие знакомого внешнего вида и функций так и не стало приемлемым. Изо всех возможностей вернуть старое доброе меню лучшим и проверенным является установка программы Classic Shell.
И это не просто возврат кнопки «Пуск». Получившееся меню можно сконфигурировать по своему желанию, воспользоваться специальным тулбаром, встраиваемым в Проводник, а также использовать множество ранее присутствовавших в Windows возможностей и настроек, которые впоследствии были убраны из системы.
Чтобы воспользоваться программой, сперва её надо скачать с сайта создателя. Приятно, что среди всех версий есть и русская, где и сама программа, и сетап, и система помощи полностью локализованы (раздел «Translations»). Будет работать под любой версией Windows от Vista и дальше, устанавливается с полпинка, запутаться в простом интерфейсе нереально.
Поскольку утилита поддерживает скины, настраивается чуть ли не всё, что угодно. А для Windows 8 можно раз и навсегда убрать «плиточный» внешний вид и вернуться к привычному на основе окон.
Так может выглядеть изменённое меню Пуск:
Если интерфейс XP вам милее всех новомодных штучек от «семёрки» и далее — вы пришли по адресу. Старый «икспишный» внешний вид можно натянуть на любую свежую систему — и не придётся привыкать к чему-то странному. А если входящие в комплект скины не понравятся, легко можно подсунуть свои.
Classic Shell: Downloads
Latest Stable Version 4.3.1
The latest version is also available on the FossHub.com mirror.
Older Versions
Versions 3.6.8 and older can be downloaded from the Source Forge archive
The fosshub archive also contains a complete set of old versions.
Translations
Translation DLLs for the latest version can be downloaded from here:
Latest Translations
Translation DLLs for older version can be found here:
All Translations
Note: a translation DLL will only work for the exact version of Classic Shell it is intended for. Make sure you download the right version.
Classic Shell Utility
Save system log
The tool will collect information about your system to help with troubleshooting. Save the file and attach it in a forum post that describes your problem.
For best results:
- Run the tool using the same account that is causing problems. Do not run as administrator.
- The tool may ask for administrative credentials if necessary. If you choose not to provide them, the tool will still work but will collect less information.
- Some of the collected information may be sensitive (like what applications you have installed). If you wish to keep that information confidential, you can either upload the file to the FileDrop folder (see below), or archive it with a password, attach the archive in the forums and send a PM with the password to the user Ivo.
Remove Classic Shell
The tool will attempt to manually remove the Classic Shell software from your system. Use it in case you are having problems uninstalling using the conventional methods. It is designed to work even after a failed attempt to uninstall the software when some of the registry may be corrupted or some of the files may be missing.
For best results:
- Close all other programs
- Sign out all other accounts
- Read all the instructions carefully
- Restart your computer after the tool completes
Show Metro colors
The tool will display the Windows start screen color palette. This is useful for people trying to create skins for Windows 8, 8.1 and 10.
Uploads
Use this location to upload crash dumps or screenshots for troubleshooting:
Media Fire FileDrop
Important: Please enter a description for the file — who is it from and what is it for. Or post a message in the forums. Otherwise I have no way of knowing what to do with it.
Classic Shell
Classic Shell™ is free software that improves your productivity, enhances the usability of Windows and empowers you to use the computer the way you like it. The main features are:
- Highly customizable start menu with multiple styles and skins
- Quick access to recent, frequently-used, or pinned programs
- Find programs, settings, files and documents
- Start button for Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10
- Toolbar and status bar for Windows Explorer
- Caption and status bar for Internet Explorer
Note: As of December 2017, Classic Shell is no longer in active development. More details here
Development has been picked up by volunteers on GitHub under the name Open Shell
The latest stable version of Classic Shell is 4.3.1
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Visit the Classic Shell forum to find custom menu skins and start buttons.
If you are having problems uninstalling or upgrading Classic Shell, please read this forum post.
Dec 3rd, 2017 — Classic Shell is no longer actively developed
After 8 years I have decided to stop developing Classic Shell. The source code for the latest version is released on SourceForge. More details here.
Aug 12th, 2017 — General release 4.3.1 is out
It officially supports the Creators Update for Windows 10. More details here.
Jul 30th, 2016 — General release 4.3.0 is out
It officially supports the Anniversary Update for Windows 10. More details here.
May 22nd, 2016 — Beta version 4.2.7 is out
QFE fix for a crash bug in beta version 4.2.6 that affects 32-bit Windows 10.
May 21st, 2016 — Beta version 4.2.6 is out
It improves support for Windows 10 Redstone, adds taskbar skinning, menu animations, and many new features. More details here.
Choose between 3 different styles:
The Classic Start Menu is compatible with: 
Download DisplayFusion from here
Many usability improvements to Explorer (every feature can be turned on or off):
«So happy to find this program. Very well made with lots of options. Makes Windows 7 worth using. Saves me from daily frustration. Thank you so much!» Eric
«Brilliant! No more frustration, I can work just like I used to! Thank you!» Anonymous Donor
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.
Here are some of the people, who made significant contributions to the Classic Shell project: