[DISCUSSION] Open-Shell (formerly Classic Shell)

Discussion in 'Application Software' started by roirraW "edor" ehT, Jun 30, 2012.

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  1. duy_sd9x

    duy_sd9x MDL Novice

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    #41 duy_sd9x, Aug 18, 2012
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    Code:
    Improved the initial setup of the start menu
    Thanks for update :eek:
     
  2. Computers Plus

    Computers Plus MDL Junior Member

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    #42 Computers Plus, Aug 18, 2012
    I just want to say thank you for this program it makes Windows 8 more usable now....I just don't know why MS had to even mess with the standard desktop UI it was enough to toss Metro into the mix but taking away the start menu was a real blow it!!!
     
  3. MORRISMAN

    MORRISMAN MDL Novice

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    #43 MORRISMAN, Aug 19, 2012
    An excellent update ! Thanks :worthy:
    Classic Shell is awesome.
     
  4. Trinket

    Trinket MDL Senior Member

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    #44 Trinket, Aug 19, 2012
    I like this thread :gathering:
     
  5. Boyfriend

    Boyfriend MDL Senior Member

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    #45 Boyfriend, Aug 19, 2012
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  6. Hackemate

    Hackemate MDL Junior Member

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    #46 Hackemate, Aug 19, 2012
    Here my start button :biggrin:

    sshot-1.jpg
     
  7. LiveFreeDead

    LiveFreeDead MDL Member

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    #47 LiveFreeDead, Aug 19, 2012
  8. -=fantômas=-

    -=fantômas=- MDL Senior Member

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    #48 -=fantômas=-, Aug 19, 2012
    Here is mine:
    start.jpg
     
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  9. Winter

    Winter MDL Member

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    #49 Winter, Aug 19, 2012
    fantomas, a jak upodobnić menu startowe do tego z Windowsa 7? Chętnie przesiądę się na ósemkę, ale menu musi być takie jak z siódemki.
     
  10. -=fantômas=-

    -=fantômas=- MDL Senior Member

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    #50 -=fantômas=-, Aug 19, 2012
    Like this one?:
    start2.jpg

    Download and install Classic Shell 3.6.0 and in "Settings" you'll find everything.
     
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  11. acky

    acky MDL Novice

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    #51 acky, Aug 19, 2012
    Fantomas can you pm me your start menu skin with square corners? thanks.
     
  12. Winter

    Winter MDL Member

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    #52 Winter, Aug 19, 2012
    So you can change Start Button icon as well? Is there any Glass effect available for the menu?
     
  13. stimey

    stimey MDL Member

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    #53 stimey, Aug 19, 2012
    Why not try? And to answer your questions: yes.
     
  14. Winter

    Winter MDL Member

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    #54 Winter, Aug 19, 2012
    I don't want to replace my Windows 7 installed on SSD without confirming it :)
    It takes time :)
     
  15. MORRISMAN

    MORRISMAN MDL Novice

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    #55 MORRISMAN, Aug 19, 2012
    This one is a bit of a hybrid using the xml file and start button from the Windows 7 skin and applying the setting to this glass skin
    So you get all the menu items from the Windows 7 skin.:cool: glass.jpg
     
  16. -=fantômas=-

    -=fantômas=- MDL Senior Member

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    #56 -=fantômas=-, Aug 19, 2012
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    This is just "Metro" skin. You can choose it from skin list.
    Save this image

    start_button.png

    and move to: Program Files\Classic Shell\Skins

    And here is my config of Start Menu:

    View attachment Menu Settings.zip

    Unzip and load this xml file to Classic Shell.
     
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  17. mywindows8

    mywindows8 MDL Novice

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    #57 mywindows8, Aug 19, 2012
    How do I to load this xml file to Classic Shell?? Can you provide more detail please...thanks!
     
  18. mywindows8

    mywindows8 MDL Novice

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    #58 mywindows8, Aug 19, 2012
    Can you show me how do you change that please..thanks!


     
  19. mywindows8

    mywindows8 MDL Novice

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    #59 mywindows8, Aug 19, 2012
    Can I have the Windows 7 Style button please...


     
  20. MORRISMAN

    MORRISMAN MDL Novice

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    #60 MORRISMAN, Aug 19, 2012
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    Download 'clrSharp2 Glass' skin by JohnEdwa at deviantart , and also the sevenVG skin from askvg .

    Apply the sevenVG skin ,remembering to use the option to load it from the xml file that comes with it. Then install the glass skin. You should now have a transparent start menu with floating sub menus and the same menu items as the Win 7 skin :D
     
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