Return the classic (or close to it) The Start menu from Windows 7 in Windows 10 is possible using third-party programs, including free, which will be discussed in the article. There is also a way to make a launch menu "more standard" without using additional programs, this option will also be considered.
- Classic Shell.
- Startisback ++.
- Start10.
- Setting up Windows 10 Start menu without programs
Classic Shell.
Classic Shell Program is perhaps the only qualitative utility to return to Windows 10 Start menu from Windows 7 in Russian, which is completely free. Update: Currently, Classic Shell is terminated (although the program continues to work), and Open Shell Menu can be used as a replacement.
Classic Shell consists of several modules (in this case, you can disable unnecessary components when installing, selecting "the component will be completely unavailable."
- Classic Start Menu - to return and configure the regular start menu as in Windows 7.
- Classic Explorer - changes the type of conductor by adding new elements from the previous OS, changing the display of infomraction.
- Classic IE - utility for the "classic" Internet Explorer.
As part of this review, consider only Classic Start Menu from the Classic Shell set.
- After installing the program and the first click on the Start button, the Classic Shell (Classic Start Menu) (Classic Start Menu) opens. Also, the parameters can be called on the right click on the "Start" button. On the first parameter page, you can configure the Start menu style, change the image for the start button itself.
- The "Basic Parameters" tab allows you to configure the start menu behavior, the button reaction and the menu on the various press of the mouse buttons or the key combination.
- On the Cover tab, you can choose different skins (design themes) for the Start menu, as well as perform their settings.
- The Start Menu Tab contains items that can be displayed or hide from the Start menu, as well as dragging them, adjust the order of their follows.
Note: More Classic Start Menu parameters can be seen if you check the item "See all parameters" at the top of the program window. At the same time, it may be hidden by default, the parameter located on the Control tab - "by clicking the right mouse button open the Win + X menu. In my opinion, a very useful standard context menu of Windows 10, from which it is difficult to drop if you are already accustomed.
Download Classic Shell in Russian You can free from the official site http://www.classicshell.net/downloads/
Startisback ++.
A program to return the classic Start menu in Windows 10 Startisback is also available in Russian, but it is possible to use it for free only within 30 days (the license price for Russian-speaking users is 125 rubles).
At the same time, this is one of the best on functionality and product implementation in order to return the usual Start menu from Windows 7 and, if Classic Shell has not liked you, I recommend trying this option.
Using the program and its parameters look like this:
- After installing the program, click the "Configure Startisback" button (In the future, you can enter the program settings via the "Control Panel" - "Start" menu).
- In the settings you can choose different options for the Start, Color and Transparency of the menu (as well as taskbar for which you can change the color), the appearance of the Start menu.
- The "Switch" tab configures the behavior of the keys and behavior of the Start button.
- The "Advanced" settings tab allows you to disable Windows 10, which are not required (such as search and SHELLEXPERIENCEHOST), change the storage parameters of the latest open elements (programs and documents). Also, if you wish, you can disable the use of Startisback for individual users (putting the "Disable for the current user" mark, being in the system under the desired account).
The program works without complaints, and the mastering of its settings is perhaps easier than in Classic Shell, especially for a novice user.
The official website of the program is https://www.startisback.com/ (there is also a Russian version of the site, go to which you can press "Russian version" at the top to the right of the official site and if you decide to purchase Startisback, then it is better to do it on the Russian-speaking version site).
Start10.
And one more product START10 from Stardock is a developer who specializes in programs for the design of Windows.
Purpose Start10 is the same as previous programs - return the classic Start menu in Windows 10, it is possible to use a utility for free for 30 days (license price is 4.99 dollars).
- Installing Start10 is in English. At the same time, after starting the program, the interface in Russian (though, some parameter items for some reason are not translated).
- During installation, an additional program of the same developer is offered - Fences, the mark can be removed in order not to install anything except Start
- After installation, click "Start 30 Day Trial" to start a free trial period for 30 days. You will need to enter your email address, and then press the confirmation of the green button in the letter that came to this address so that the program is started.
- After startup, you will fall in the Start10 settings menu, where you can select the desired style, the image of the button, color, the transparency of the Windows 10 start menu and configure additional parameters similar to those presented in other programs to return the menu "as in Windows 7".
- Of the additional features of the program not presented in the analogues - the ability to set not only the color, but also the texture for the taskbar.
I do not give the output according to the program: it's worth trying if the other options did not come up, the developer's reputation is excellent, but something special compared to what has already been considered, did not notice.
The free version of STARDOCK START10 is available for download on the official website https://www.stardock.com/products/start10/
Classic Start Menu without Programs
Unfortunately, the full-fledged Start menu from Windows 7 returns to Windows 10 will not work, however, it is possible to make it an appearance more common and familiar:
- Discover all the launch menu tiles in the right part of it (right click on the tile - "Out from the initial screen").
- Change the launch menu size using its edges - right and top (dragging the mouse).
- Remember that the additional elements of the Start menu in Windows 10, such as "Run", the transition to the control panel and other system elements are available from the menu that is called when the start button is right-clicking (or by combining the Win + X keys).
In general, this is enough to comfortably use the existing menu without establishing third-party software.
On this I complete an overview of the ways to return the usual start in Windows 10 and hope that you will find a suitable option among the presented.