When you install this, I strongly recommend ONLY installing the Classic Shell and the CS Update, not the other things that come with it. Just click on the Download Now button, this site isn't too bad, but many sites have ads that are easy to click on by mistake and end up installing malware you don't want. The Classic Shell Start Button is a free program you can download and get back the features of the Windows 7 start button plus many new ones: The top of the dialog box by right-clicking on the Start button and choosing Settings] [The latest version of Classic Shell, 4.3.1 was released in November, 2017, you can see your current version at
Because I use a lot of programs I still like the Classic Shell Start Button for two reasons: The second column can be configured to give me quick, familar access to tools and folders, and the first column gives me another place I can pin other programs I frequently use in addition to displaying recently used programs. Be sure to resize ones that show you more information on a live tile when the size is Wide or Larger. Even if you install the Classic Shell Start Button discussed here, I highly recommend you spend some time organizing you Start Menu tiles based on your interests. Windows 10 does a much better job of combining some of the classic features of the Start Button with the Start Menu tiles introduced in Windows 8. Imaging Tips: Classic Shell for Windows 10Ĭlassic Shell for Windows 10 by Wren McMains
