1. Installation

  • Run the OpenShellSetup_4_4_196.exe file with administrative privileges.

  • Click Next.

  • Check I accept the terms in the License Agreement.

  • Click Next.

  • Check Create a start menu folder.

    ■ Open-Shell
      ■ Classic Explorer
      ■ Open-Shell Menu
      x Classic IE
      ■ Open-Shell Update
    
    C:\Program Files\Open-Shell
  • Click Next.

  • Click Install.

  • Optional: Choose Close the applications and attempt to restart them.

  • Optional: Click OK.

  • Optional: Choose Do not close applications. A reboot will be required..

  • Optional: Click OK.

  • Click Finish.

2. Configuration

  • Log on as <User>.

  • Right-click Start and select Settings.

  • Select the Start Menu Style tab.

  • Choose Classic style.

  • Select the Basic Settings tab.

  • Choose Recent documents > Don’t display this item.

  • Choose Control Panel > Display as a menu.

  • Check Show Log Off.

  • Choose Show recent or frequent programs > Don’t show.

  • Check Show all settings.

  • Select the Special Items tab.

  • Check Show Log Off.

  • Check Confirm Log Off.

  • Select the General Behavior tab.

  • Uncheck Highlight newly installed programs.

  • Uncheck Show all settings.

  • Click OK.

  • Start Open-Shell Update.

  • Uncheck Automatically check for new versions.

  • Click OK.

2.1. Windows XP style

  • Log on as <User>.

  • Right-click Start and select Settings.

  • Select the Basic Settings tab.

  • Choose Left Click opens > Open-Shell Menu.

  • Choose Shift+Click opens > Windows Start Menu.

  • Click OK.

2.2. Windows 7 style

  • Log on as <User>.

  • Right-click Start and select Settings.

  • Select the Basic Settings tab.

  • Choose Left Click opens > Windows Start Menu.

  • Choose Shift+Click opens > Open-Shell Menu.

  • Click OK.