Classic Shell: Forum

Hi, I don't know if this feature request would be off-topic, but it would be nice if Classic Shell could enforce Microsoft Office to use the same (or similar) setting as the 'navigation pane style' in Classic Shell Explorer Settings. I.e. the mailbox folders in the folder pane of Microsoft Office uses for example the Windows XP Classic style instead of the standard Vista style with triangles and no lines between the folders.

Unfortunately, other applications can't be modified like Explorer as they are likely to crash.

1. Every application is unique. There is no way to ensure stable work for arbitrary applications. Often applications take steps to customize their dialogs and there is a great potential for conflict.

2. Doing anything like this is a guaranteed way to get an endless list of compatibility bugs. If a problem appears with some application there is no way to debug it.

3. The first step in any such feature will be to inject code in every running application. This act will most likely be flagged as malware by anti-virus software. It will also negatively affect system performance.

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I am a Windows enthusiast and helped a little with Classic Shell's testing and usability/UX feedback.

I was already afraid of that. But thanks anyway!