Classic Shell: Forum

After I install classic shell, the next day it gives me these ugly green backgrounds as shown below. I admit I'm new to classic shell and might be doing something wrong. I see other users post some really nice shells here, but have no idea how to go about downloading and installing them on my machine. Can someone give me a quick tutorial or at least some pointers so I can get rid of all the green? Thanks

This looks like Windows 10 attempting to match your wallpaper.

I have that option turned off (Settings > Personalisation > Colors) and I have the darkest grey chosen instead, which is then reflected in the Start Menu.

Right click the Start button -> Settings. Go to the "Skin" tab. You can pick a new skin there from the dropdown, preview it by pressing the Start button and click OK when you find one you like.

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Links to some general topics:

● Compare Start Menus

● Read the Search box usage guide.

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

Thanks Gaurav, I knew about that menu, I'm wondering how to download and use other people's customizations that are posted here. Where do I place them to make them appear in the menu, for example?

Yes DaveStewart, you were right on with that answer. That fixed the ugly green problem. Thanks

Download skins from here: viewforum.php?f=17

To install the skin, simply copy the .skin file to C:\Program Files\Classic Shell\Skins. If it's a *.skin7 file, you must switch to Windows 7 style to use it. Then open Start Meny settings. On the Skin tab, the skin should be there in the dropdown.

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Links to some general topics:

● Compare Start Menus

● Read the Search box usage guide.

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