Classic Start Menu
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Classic Start Menu Editor's Review
Over fifteen years have passed since we first saw the very new and very exciting Windows Start Menu in 1995, seen in Windows 95. The Start Menu changed only very slightly over the next few released of Windows, however Windows XP in 2001 saw big changes, and these changes become permanent in Windows 7, not to mention Windows 8. Some people were not so keen on the new style of Start Menu, and this is where Classic Start Menu comes into play. Classic Start Menu is a third party application that can replace the Windows XP, Vista, or 7 Start menu with a more familiar looking menu, so that you can get on with your work without having to work out the new Windows Start Menu.
Installing Classic Start Menu was very easy process, and there were no problems. Once finished, Classic Start Menu automatically runs, and an icon is placed in the notification area, at the bottom right hand corner of your screen. Clicking this icon brings up the menu in place of the normal Start Menu, as does clicking the normal Start Button. Once up and running, you’ll notice that Classic Start Menu operates in a very similar way to that of the older Windows Start Menu; hovering over a menu opens its sub menu, and links and shortcuts appear in a column like format.
There are some differences, or improvements if you will, that can be see in Classic Start Menu, in comparison to the old Windows Start Menu, that being the the addition of (apart from if you are running on Windows Vista or Windows 7) an instant search bar. This allows you to start typing in keywords to help you track down documents, photos, videos, and applications, a feature that works quite well I feel should of been included in the old Windows Start Menu from a while back, therefore I’m pleased to see this feature in Classic Start Menu. Another feature I like about Classic Start Menu is its drag and drop abilities, letting you customize the menu to your liking. This would allow you to move and clump together links and applications you access regularly for speedy opening.
Classic Start Menu is slightly customizable, maybe not as much as I’d like to see however. If you aren't prepared to say a final goodbye to the real Windows Start Menu, you don't have to. Right clicking on the notification area icon and selecting Customize Wizard, and entering the System Integration tab will let you choose whether Classic Start Menu runs at Windows Startup, and whether it replaces the Windows Start Menu or not. If you’d prefer, you can tell Classic Start Menu to create a shortcut for itself in the quick launch bar, so you can switch between to the two as you like.
By default, Classic Start Menu takes on a dark colored skin, that I think fits in with the Windows Vista theme and Task Bar colors very well. However, the skin is changeable if you want to, and can be done by right clicking on the notification area icon, and selecting a different skin from the Skin menu. You can pick from Vista Aero, Windows Aero and Windows Classic, the Windows Classic theme fitting in quite well with Windows XP.
Overall, I am reasonably impressed with Classic Start Menu. It seems like a good way about getting rid of the new Windows Start Menu if you really don't like it, adding in an alternative way or doings things, taking a trip down memory lane, or regaining your sanity if you had the Metro layout in Windows 8. Classic Start Menu isn't freeware unfortunately, however $20 doesn’t seem like too much of a high price to pay if it helps you get on with your daily computer activities that little bit easier. Overall, I’d rate it 4/5.
Classic Start Menu Publisher's Description
Are you missing the Classic Start Menu in Windows 7? If so, you are not alone; we have developed this Classic Start Menu for you, and now you can easily change the unusable menu of Windows 7 to the well known classic start menu with Aero skin. Actually, you can use other skins too, not just the Aero one. Yet, with Aero, you make the Classic Start Menu look like a real part of Windows 7.
The Classic Start Menu provides many unique features that don't come with traditional system menus:
- One-click launch helps you run programs faster.
- Use Classic Start menu as a starting point. You can add any folders to the menu, including special system folders, drives, or shortcuts, and get access to any point of your PC with few clicks from one single place.
- Power button timers. Now you don't need to wait for when a long process will be completed. All you need is to turn on the timer and Classic Start Menu will turn off or reboot PC for you.
- Aero Skin and others help you to change the look of the menu.
- Quick un-install feature allows you to uninstall any program with a right-click, even if the program doesn't come with an uninstall shortcut in menu.
You will realize the power of the new Classic Start Menu as soon as you try it out. Having tried it once, you will gain considerable advantages of the new Classic Start Menu in Windows 7, so that you'll hardly ever want to get back to the Windows 7 System Menu. By the way, our Classic Start Menu doesn't change Windows files, so you can easily uninstall it or even access the system menu by holding the Shift key and clicking the Orb button.
So, don't waste any precious time, try it now and enjoy the Classic Start Menu in Windows 7.
Free download from Shareware Connection - New Aero skin in Classic Start Menu for Windows Seven. With this program you can bring back the well known classic start menu interface and, at the same time, enjoy the power of new technology: search by name and a skinable interface.
Version: 3.882 | Size: 11131 KB | Platform: Windows Server, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Starter, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, WinOther
Released Date: 01-07-2011 | Rating: 5 | Title: Classic Start Menu
Author Url: http://www.startmenuxp.com/
Program Info Url: http://www.classicstartmenu.com/
Download Url: http://www.classicstartmenu.com/ClassicStartMenu_Setup.exe
Screenshot Url: http://www.classicstartmenu.com/images/trueaero.jpg
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