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Classic Shell

Classic Shell 3.1.0

  -  6.75 MB  -  Open Source
  • Latest Version

    Classic Shell 4.3.1

  • Operating System

    Windows Vista / Vista64 / Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Ivo Beltchev / External Link

  • Filename

    ClassicShellSetup_3_1_0.exe

  • MD5 Checksum

    f93df9433c07f39cd75ac648118203c6

Sometimes latest versions of the software can cause issues when installed on older devices or devices running an older version of the operating system.

Software makers usually fix these issues but it can take them some time. What you can do in the meantime is to download and install an older version of Classic Shell 3.1.0.


For those interested in downloading the most recent release of Classic Shell or reading our review, simply click here.


All old versions distributed on our website are completely virus-free and available for download at no cost.


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What's new in this version:

- Added a new component called Classic IE9. It lets you customize the title bar and the status bar of Internet Explorer 9
- Added ability to use external search programs from the search box of the start menu
- Added support for the Lock command in the start menu