Classic Shell for Windows 8

If you can find a machine where the installer EXE is able to run, you can use the commands "extract64" to extract the MSI from the EXE. Then copy it to the Win8 machine and install it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
Keep up the great work. & love the new button look.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W8.1, W7
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP \ Toshiba \ Lenovo \ Dell E7440
    Browser
    FF
I've downloaded the latest setup program 3.6.8 again and just tried to extract the 64bit msi using a window 7 Pro SP1 32bit laptop and now get the same side-by-side error on Win 7 32bit which worked before. I even tried 3.6.5 which fails with the same error. Microsoft must of changed something in one of the security updates. It can't be the virus checker because they aren't run on the internal servers which also fail. I can't think of any common thing that links all the units I have tried together making every one fail, each downloading their own version of the setup program.

EDIT
Just tried XP Pro and get This application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect.

I'm at a loss why only I can't run it when it is obvious that others can.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro 64bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4GHz
    Memory
    2GB
    Antivirus
    Vipre
XP won't work. The installer requires at least Vista to run. I have not seen other reports about SxS issues before. Must be something specific for your network. Try finding a PC outside of your network and see if the installer will extract.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
Classic Shell 3.9.0 beta is now freely available

Classic Shell 3.9.0 beta is now freely available. You can download it from here: http://classicshell.mediafire.com/download/kd7bj4ty9bfhrn7/ClassicShellSetup_3_9_0.exe
Here's what's new in this version:

  • 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 indexing service
  • 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
  • Improved compatibility with Windows 8.1 Preview
  • Many improvements to performance and responsiveness

See some screenshots here: Classic Shell 4
Note: Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 are no longer supported
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
Kaspersky had a fit over the install download - thought you'd want to know. I installed it on 8, and it's working just fine.
 

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
Can't look at it again, since I told Kaspersky to download it anyway- it was the big red scary box that comes up when K warns you of a bad site.
 

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
Can't remember if it was like this before, I now have a slightly odd winrt entry under search

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7/8/ubuntu/Linux Deepin
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Yeah, that's quite weird. Export your settings to XML file and attach it here.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
3.6.8

Will try 3.9 now and see what happens.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7/8/ubuntu/Linux Deepin
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Oh, I see. I thought those 3 lines were the entire file but there's more.
Looks like you have "shell:Searches" set to open in the Search folder. That's where that extra winrt item is coming from.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
I don't know how to get that search function going in the right pane on 3.9
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7/8/ubuntu/Linux Deepin
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
You can use a custom item and set its link to "shell:searches", just like before. You can't have sub-items like "search for people" though.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
I installed on windows 8 pro, no problems so far
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    4 Windows 7 Pro Sp1- 4 Win 8 Pro, 1- xp pro sp3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 390, 380, 3 Vostro Laptops (7 computers in all)
    CPU
    desktop/laptop
    Memory
    4gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    atm randioum
    Hard Drives
    350,250
I'm curious how Classic Shell works with Windows 8.1. Does it replace the Windows start orb or run over the top of it?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8 x64 Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    tw33k
    CPU
    Intel 3770K @ 4.7GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS Maximus V Formula
    Memory
    8gb (2x4GB) Crucial Ballistix
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire 7950
    Sound Card
    On Board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Acer B273HU
    Screen Resolution
    2048 x 1152
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M4 128GB
    WD Black 2TB
    Samsung F3 1TB
    WD 1TB USB 2.0
    WD 3TB USB 3.0
    PSU
    Corsair AX-750
    Case
    Corsair 800DW
    Cooling
    H100
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless 5000
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless 5000
    Internet Speed
    5mb/s
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