Open-Shell (Formerly Classic-Start)

Anyway it points to the same script. This is the one pinned to OpenShell.

Callender said:

Actually I seem to have used a different tutorial for that shortcut.

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That's the 8F tut from Shawn. Same VBS, different clothes.

I still use Classic Shell. Does Open Shell have a particular advantage these days?

I don't know the differences between them as I never used Classic Shell. I used an alternative in the past. Lots of users say that Classic Shell works fine for them.

It's stated that Classic Shell is no longer developed/ updated and Open Shell is a fork of it which is maintained.

There's a decent enough review here:

Open-Shell - Classic Shell Reborn, and pretty neat too

One feature i like is the ability to display Windows 10 Start Menu if you need it for some reason.

I am using OS 4.4.152.

Josey Wales said:

I am using OS 4.4.152.

I have the same on Win8.1 but some things in it still refer to Classic Shell such as Classic Explorer Settings. I did a clean install of Win8.1 on a Notebook on Saturday adding Open Shell.

Berton said:

I have the same on Win8.1 but some things in it still refer to Classic Shell such as Classic Explorer Settings.

I don't have those settings. I think that there is an optional component when installing.

Classic Start Menu, Classic IE and Classic Explorer.

I just installed Classic Start Menu.

Classic Start Menu, Classic IE and Classic Explorer.

There is more info if you right click Start. Then choose Help.

Callender said:

One feature i like is the ability to display Windows 10 Start Menu if you need it for some reason.

You can do the same with Classic Shell via a shortcut pinned to the main Classic Shell Start Menu.
Just create a shortcut to the W10 native menu and drag it onto the Start icon. Then place in the program list.

Steve C said:

I still use Classic Shell. Does Open Shell have a particular advantage these days?

If it works for you then I guess it's fine.

Open Shell is it's replacement.