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Classic Shell / Open Shell Start and Windows 11
Anixx
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 3:27 pm
Replies: 17 1336026
The Wi-Fi list in tray stopped working for me after some time after installing Explorer Patcher (the window appears but empty).
Classic Shell / Open Shell Start and Windows 11
Anixx
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 3:25 pm
Replies: 17 1336026
7+ Taskbar Tweaker does not work for me in Windows 11.
Chitchat Topic: Outlook Express
Anixx
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:45 am
Replies: 9 149951
juniper7 wrote:
Oh yeah, it can work now, with run it as administrator.
Feature Requests Topic: GPU acceleration in Windows 7 Classic Theme
Anixx
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:40 am
Replies: 57 512869
Unfortunately, it is not possible to make minimize, maximize & close buttons as in the original theme. On any aero themes, the "close" button is 2 times wider. This problem is not solved. You must agree with the new buttons graphics. Interestingly enough, in true classic theme you can...
Start Menu Skins Topic: Classic skin with original Windows captions
Anixx
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2018 6:01 am
Replies: 54 1450921
The menu inscription color does not match the window gradient color.
Classic Shell no longer in development. Source code released
Anixx
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 4:00 am
Replies: 172 14541483
Jcee wrote:
I also like windows 10 better than windows 8/8.1
Feature Requests Topic: GPU acceleration in Windows 7 Classic Theme
Anixx
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2017 4:45 pm
Replies: 57 512869
You can use any color scheme you prefer, the colors are stored in registry. If you want everything Win2000-like, you can do it.
Feature Requests Topic: GPU acceleration in Windows 7 Classic Theme
Anixx
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2017 12:57 pm
Replies: 57 512869
The solution you proposed for Windows 8 does not work with Windows 7. Besides, the way it works with Windows 8 leaves much to be desired, because a lot of control elements do not look classically at all, Which ones? moreover, the color scheme does not match the classic one in 50% of the sites. What...
Feature Requests Topic: GPU acceleration in Windows 7 Classic Theme
Anixx
Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2017 8:31 am
Replies: 57 512869
felix1 wrote:
Anixx,
Feature Requests Topic: GPU acceleration in Windows 7 Classic Theme
Anixx
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 6:09 pm
Replies: 57 512869
felix1 wrote:
Classic is a very 'bad' performance theme. I know that graphics performance on the desktop is worse without "Aero", because some hardware acceleration is disabled in that mode.
Feature Requests Topic: GPU acceleration in Windows 7 Classic Theme
Anixx
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2017 6:09 pm
Replies: 57 512869
Of course, we always in support of inclusion of this functionality in Classic Shell, rather than using other methods, though this is unlikely.
Feature Requests Topic: GPU acceleration in Windows 7 Classic Theme
Anixx
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2017 6:06 pm
Replies: 57 512869
As Splitwirez said, one can easily use Classic theme with DWM acceleration under Windows 8 and newer. It is not possible as of now under Windows 7.
Classic Shell 4.0 beta Topic: Will changing title bars ever be implemented?
Anixx
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 8:23 am
Replies: 8 709627
Please specify what you want it look like. This is how it looks on my machine:
Feature Requests Topic: Option to run CS without resident ClassicStartMenu.exe
Anixx
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 5:27 am
Replies: 5 30812
Ivo wrote:
Yes, technically it is possible, but makes some scenarios trickier - like handling restart of Explorer.
Feature Requests Topic: Option to run CS without resident ClassicStartMenu.exe
Anixx
Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 6:29 am
Replies: 5 30812
Is it possible to add an option to run Classic Shell without the resident ClassicStartMenu.exe process?
Classic Start Menu Topic: UnCharm: Get rid of the charms bar for good
Anixx
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:21 am
Replies: 1 15400
An easier way is to rename these two files in System32 folder:
Feature Requests Topic: Not classic enough
Anixx
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 3:25 am
Replies: 5 41227
Bug Reports Topic: Empty element in shutdown box
Anixx
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 3:37 am
Replies: 9 44106
Well, a workaround: I have changed
Bug Reports Topic: Empty element in shutdown box
Anixx
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 3:34 am
Replies: 9 44106
These settings should produce the empty item on your system (it links to the shutdown uutility that exists on any Windows system).
Bug Reports Topic: Empty element in shutdown box
Anixx
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 3:29 am
Replies: 9 44106
An interesting fact is that the empty item appears only if the link links to a file using full path, and the file exists. If it uses a command such as "shutdown -p" the empty item does not appear. If the file does not exist, there is no empty item either. If there are command prompt parame...
Bug Reports Topic: Empty element in shutdown box
Anixx
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 3:24 am
Replies: 9 44106
I reset all settings, repeated the actions (removed default command from power off button, added link to a script), and got the empty element again. It does not depend on skin and appears even after settings reset. http://storage4.static.itmages.ru/i/17/0909/h_1504952527_8827763_35b8fa8bcb.jpeg
Feature Requests Topic: Stop moving the file name beneath the cursor while enaming
Anixx
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 6:38 pm
Replies: 3 22598
Try to install Folder Options X utility and check "enable icon reordering". It will enable another widget for the icon view.
Chitchat Topic: Show your desktop and Classic Shell Start Menu
Anixx
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 1:28 pm
Replies: 137 1186251
Bug Reports Topic: Empty element in shutdown box
Anixx
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 10:34 am
Replies: 9 44106
More precisely, when adding a new command to the "shortcut" fild.
Bug Reports Topic: Empty element in shutdown box
Anixx
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 9:39 am
Replies: 9 44106
Attached the settings, but I can assure you the item appears if to remove the default command from the shutdown box.
Bug Reports Topic: This item for shutdown menu does not work
Anixx
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 9:37 am
Replies: 0 20593
Simply, no effect
Bug Reports Topic: Empty element in shutdown box
Anixx
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:58 am
Replies: 9 44106
This empty element appears if to change the default action for shutdown button.
Bug Reports Topic: Empty element in shutdown box
Anixx
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:49 am
Replies: 9 44106
Bug Reports Topic: Custom command in Log off item makes item look wrong
Anixx
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:21 am
Replies: 2 19709
Ivo wrote:
You need to use %s where you want the user name to be.
Feature Requests Topic: Metro Killer
Anixx
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 6:27 am
Replies: 6 35245
I am using fxxkmetro with Windows 8.1. One issue with it is that when metro is killed, Explorer gets too long to terminate when shutting down or rebooting or logging off.
Bug Reports Topic: Custom command in Log off item makes item look wrong
Anixx
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 6:00 am
Replies: 2 19709
After changing the logoff command in Log off menu item, the item's caption contains special characters instead of user's name.
Feature Requests Topic: Custom gradient in side inscription.
Anixx
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 5:14 am
Replies: 2 19459
Well, finally I managed to edit the skin to what I wanted using PixelFormer editor (and MSPaint) but it was VERY complicated and should be repeated for each theme.
Classic IE Topic: edge browser missing "menu bar"
Anixx
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 2:58 am
Replies: 7 71754
I am using K-Meleon browser:
Feature Requests Topic: Custom gradient in side inscription.
Anixx
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 2:38 am
Replies: 2 19459
Hello! Is it possible to make the gradient in the side inscription of the start menu to be specified from CS settings dialog and/or be taken from the window caption gradient of the current color scheme? For instance, I was trying to create a custom skin for the following color scheme: http://storage...
Bug Reports Topic: Typo in Russian translation
Anixx
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:11 am
Replies: 1 15871
Indicated in the attached file
Bug Reports Topic: Start button does not always appear
Anixx
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 5:31 am
Replies: 4 24397
No patches related to the taskbar.
Bug Reports Topic: Start button does not always appear
Anixx
Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 10:42 am
Replies: 4 24397
Do you have another start menu software installed, or maybe some incompatible customizations to your taskbar? I have 7+ Taskbar Tweaker. Also a Quick Launch panel enabled (by Windows native means). Desktop and taskbar run in separate processes. It seems the problem appeared after some updates to Wi...
Bug Reports Topic: Start button does not always appear
Anixx
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 11:46 pm
Replies: 4 24397
I am using Windows 8.1 and CS 4.3.0. When I turn on my computer the start button does not always appear (I would say it appears in 50% cases) while ClassicStartMenu.exe process always visible in task manager. Instead of CS start button I see the Windows standard start button that leads to Start Scre...
Feature Requests Topic: Classic address?
Anixx
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:35 pm
Replies: 4 26043
There is no way to separate the address bar from the navigation buttons. At best, you can use the "Disable breadcrumbs" option of Classic Explorer. The Win7-style navigation bar can be hidden altogether: http://winclassic.boards.net/thread/132/removing-navigation-bar-windows-explorer (and...
Bug Reports Topic: Classic Start Menu keeps freezing Explorer
Anixx
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:35 am
Replies: 21 83113
Quote:
I use, for example, the network flyout from Win8.1 on my Win10 systems.
Bug Reports Topic: Classic Start Menu keeps freezing Explorer
Anixx
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:32 am
Replies: 21 83113
I fully agree with @Gaurav I can add to the issues he mentioned the mixed icon theme of Win10, with some icons from Vista and some redesigned, also the fact that the taskbar remains textured/themed even when using Classic Theme. Moreover, when using Classic theme there is no text on the taskbar at a...
Classic Start Menu Topic: Desktop Icon spacing
Anixx
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 5:42 pm
Replies: 3 21299
Feature Requests Topic: Classic taskbar for windows 10
Anixx
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 1:41 pm
Replies: 18 96615
Maybe you added some more libraries from Vista?
Feature Requests Topic: Classic taskbar for windows 10
Anixx
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 11:14 pm
Replies: 18 96615
Quote:
Nothing older than 8 does on anything 8 or newer.
Quote:
It's a pain to get that one to run, but it can be done. MUI file is optional, IIRC.
Feature Requests Topic: Classic taskbar for windows 10
Anixx
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 4:13 pm
Replies: 18 96615
Well, Vista's Explorer does not run in Vista mode under Win8.1. Maybe it is because it also needs the MUI file replaced!
Feature Requests Topic: Classic taskbar for windows 10
Anixx
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 3:48 pm
Replies: 18 96615
For me the XP explorer from your link does not work (error 142 at start) Are you running it in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode? If not, do so. Interestingly, it works even in Vista mode (this means one can run the 64-bit version as well this way). Is running Vista Explorer under Win10 is just the...
Feature Requests Topic: Classic taskbar for windows 10
Anixx
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 10:29 am
Replies: 18 96615
For me the XP explorer from your link does not work (error 142 at start)
Feature Requests Topic: Change the look of the active task on the taskbar
Anixx
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 9:28 am
Replies: 64 269034
Unfortunately it works only for sessions w8classic wasn't enabled using userinit replacement trick for. It is was then there's really no such an object. Yes. There is method of deleting the object (non-reversible) and another method, just changing the access rights (reversible). If you deleted the ...
Feature Requests Topic: Change the look of the active task on the taskbar
Anixx
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 6:56 am
Replies: 64 269034
There is a fix for Firefox. There are actually several different methods, for instance, this one: Thanks, it works, but... not squred tabs look really ugly. Can you give a link or something to different ones? You can make tabs squared with other extensions. Just install whatever extensions you want...
Feature Requests Topic: Change the look of the active task on the taskbar
Anixx
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:03 pm
Replies: 64 269034
> That's an unwanted action. I'll look closer at your links, though. Thanks. To switch on or off the Classic theme you have to have the admin rights. A non-admin user can use it but only if it was prevuously installed by an admin. > There's another issue, and it's more serious one. With w8classic, m...
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