Classic Shell for Windows 8

Hello Ivo,
is it possible you add a switch to disable hot corners on desktop only and leave the hot corners activated on Metro startmenu and Metro apps ?
Classic Shell does not affect the hot corners in Metro. If yours don't work, you may have disabled them some other way.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
Classic Shell does not affect the hot corners in Metro.
Thank you - it works as you say. I thought in earlier version "disabling hot corners" disables also hot corners in Metro - or I have disabled them some other way (like you say).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
I am using a touchpad and was getting charms showing on Desktop applications randomly. This solved it:
Look in the Control Panel or the Device Manager for settings that you can tweak. The must be a way to disable gestures.

Since I don't use the Start screen at all, I disabled the touchpad edgeswipe properties, and that seems to have fixed it. Thanks!
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung Ultrabook
    CPU
    AMD A6-4400M 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon HD
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900
    Hard Drives
    465GB plus 3TB Seagate External with File History
    Mouse
    Synaptics Touchpad 7.5
    Internet Speed
    300 Mbps
    Antivirus
    Charter Security Suite
Great to hear there's now support for Windows 8.1, even if it's beta. I've been worried about having to ignore the update in October because of MS' new bad idea of a start menu replacement. Classic shell is one of the most important apps for me as it makes the Windows 8 experience almost perfect. I love everything with Windows 8 in desktop mode except the lack of a start menu and classic shell was a life saver when I made the jump from Windows 7. Love being able to have a minimalist one column xp style start menu. Great job!
 

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System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    CPU
    Intel Core i3-2100 3.1ghz
    Motherboard
    http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P8H67/
    Memory
    6gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon HD 6450
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Internet Speed
    100/100 fiber
Thanks for this! Great for Windows 8 :)
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook X202E-CT009H
    CPU
    Intel Core i3-3217u Dual-Core Processor @ Stock 1.8GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel HM76 Express Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR3 SDRAM @ Stock 1333 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Sound Card
    ASUS SonicMaster (w/ Built-in Speakers & Microphone)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    11.6" Multi-Touch Backlit LED Screen (w/ Front HD Web Camera)
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Momentus Thin ST500LT012 2.5" SATA HDD @ 500GB (5400 rpm)
    PSU
    2 Cells 5136 mAh 38 Whrs Polymer Battery
    Mouse
    ASUS Smart Gesture Touch Pad
    Internet Speed
    PLDT DSL @ (3 Mbps ↓ & 0.75 Mbps ↑ )
    Browser
    Cyberfox
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender Total Security 2015
    Other Info
    Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 | 1 x Combo Audio Jack |1 x VGA port | 1 x USB 3.0 | 2 x USB 2.0 | 1 x RJ45 | 1 x HDMI | 1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC Card Reader | Integrated 802.11 b/g/n WiFi | Bluetooth 4.0+ HS | 10/100 Base T | 30.3 x 20.0 x 2.17 cm | 3.08 lbs | For School and General Use
Thanks its working great. I have been looking for a long time
 

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System One

  • OS
    windows8
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    lenovo g500 note book
    CPU
    i5
    Memory
    4gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    2gb
    Browser
    google
Classic Shell 4.0 released.


Version 4.0.0 general release (Oct, 5 2013):
New "Windows 7" menu style that replicates the look and feel of the Windows 7 start menu
the programs show in a tree inside the main menu
search results and jump lists show inside the main menu
dedicated shutdown button
the unparalleled customizability you've come to expect from Classic Shell
You can search for files as well as programs, using the Windows Search
The menu can show the most frequently used programs
Programs can be pinned directly from Explorer
New programs are automatically highlighted in the menu
The list of Classic Shell settings can be searched to easily find the setting you need
New more reliable way to start on Windows 8, that doesn't use a service
The start menu can use the native Windows 8.1 start button
New status bar for Explorer that shows the total size of the selected files and the free disk space
Improved support for downloading and installing language files
Many improvements to performance and responsiveness
Classic Shell

Newer Windows 7 style skin looks a lot better now. :thumb:
 

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System One

  • OS
    LCARS
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Monkey Trainer Extraordinaire
    CPU
    My toilet habits are a private matter, thanks.
    Motherboard
    She finds stuff to do.
    Memory
    Not that I can recall.
    Graphics Card(s)
    XXX rated
    Sound Card
    Huh?
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitors are lizards.
    Screen Resolution
    I haven't found one yet.
    Hard Drives
    Sure isn't easy driving.
    PSU
    Again, toilet habits are a private matter.
    Case
    Pending
    Cooling
    2 ice cubes.
    Keyboard
    Nar, it has other key friends.
    Mouse
    Cat
    Internet Speed
    Warp 9.9
I didn't even make it through the day without getting rid of Microsoft's pitiful 8.1 Start button and returning to Classic Shell. Thank you for such a useful tool!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung Ultrabook
    CPU
    AMD A6-4400M 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon HD
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900
    Hard Drives
    465GB plus 3TB Seagate External with File History
    Mouse
    Synaptics Touchpad 7.5
    Internet Speed
    300 Mbps
    Antivirus
    Charter Security Suite
Ditto

I didn't even make it through the day without getting rid of Microsoft's pitiful 8.1 Start button and returning to Classic Shell. Thank you for such a useful tool!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Single Language
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 3521
    CPU
    Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3217U CPU @ 1.80GHz, 1801 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
    Motherboard
    Intel
    Memory
    4 Gigabytes
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    One, 500 Gigabytes
    Mouse
    Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    4 megabits per second
    Browser
    Internet Explorer (Latest) and Google Chrome (Default)
    Antivirus
    Avast! Free Antivirus
What does this software do that Start8 doesn't

It doesn't make you open your wallet! I have use both and I do have a paid version of Start8 sitting here just waiting to be reinstalled on 8.1; however, once I tested the new Classic Shell, I decided to stick with it because it is highly customizable (much more so than Start 8) and I can leave my wallet on the table. To each their own I guess...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
I use Stardock Start8. What does this software do that Start8 doesnt?

It's a superset of Start8 that does much more than just bringing back the Start Menu - all for the cost of FREE. Plus anything you don't need can be turned off
 

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System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows
    Other Info
    I do the testing and give feedback on User Experience and ideas for Classic Shell.
Hi, everybody

The latest version of Classic Shell supports Windows 8 Consumer Preview. The new features are:

  • A customizable start button. You can pick from Classic, Aero and Metro styles, or select your own image. Unlike Start8 and ViStart, this is a real start button. It can extend beyond the taskbar, and works well for any taskbar position, even in auto-hide mode.
  • A new Metro skin for the start menu. For people who like Metro, but not the start screen.
  • All settings are updated to reflect the changes to Windows 8. For example the status bar settings are gone, because the status bar in Win8’s Explorer can’t be customized.
  • The check for new version is more responsive and can be disabled during installation.

Download it from here:
Classic Shell - Start menu and other Windows enhancements

Ivo

I like the start button you have in the picture but it is not one of the selections. How/where did you get it?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel i7 4770k
    Motherboard
    Asus Maximus VI Impact
    Memory
    1866MHz 2x8GB (16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX 780 ti
    Sound Card
    SupremeFX Impact Audio card
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus PB278Q
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    1. Crucial M500 SSD 480GB
    2. Western Digital 2TB
    Cooling
    Asetek Liquid Cooling
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800 wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech Gaming Mouse G700
    Internet Speed
    120+ Mb/s
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky, Malwarebytes Pro
there is a lot to the latest 'classic shell'. really well done.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1, Win 10P, Win7-all, RIP XPP, 'droid 2.2, 2.3,4.x, 5..IOS,
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    many: E5440, 430 G1, E45, G4-1117DX, X120E, DC7600, X83VB-X2, NC10, Droids, Galaxy,
    CPU
    too many
    Motherboard
    ditto
    Memory
    ditto
    Graphics Card(s)
    ditto
    Internet Speed
    30mbps

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
    Memory
    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name 1950W on AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x76
    Screen Resolution
    Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    AMD K140
    Cores 2
    Threads 2
    Name AMD K140
    Package Socket FT1 BGA
    Technology 40nm
    Specification AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon HD Graphics
    Family F
    Extended Family 14
    Model 2
    Extended Model 2
    Stepping 0
    Revision ON-C0
    Instruction
    Browser
    Opera 24.0
    Antivirus
    Avast Internet Security
Just installed ver. 4.0.4. Now I don't have it listed in programs or a desktop shortcut. I have installed it 2 times.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Studio XPS 9100
    CPU
    intel i7 920 @ 2.67 GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    24 Gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 5670
    Sound Card
    Internal
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Flat Screen HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Samsung EVO 850 250 GB SSD
    2 Seagate internal 1TB
    WD external 3TB USB 3
    WD external 2TB USB 3
    PSU
    550-W
    Case
    Mid
    Cooling
    Fans
    Keyboard
    US USB
    Mouse
    USB
    Internet Speed
    3.84 Mbps Download .44 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    MS Defender
    Other Info
    Liteon DVD wrighter
    Liteon BD drive
    Monoprice Tablet
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