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Classic Shell

Classic Shell 3.6.8

  -  8.05 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_6_8.exe

  • MD5 Checksum

    da0177b7a18eccf97e1c179be4ecba3c

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 3.6.8.


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 support for Windows 8.1 Preview
- Modified the Classic Shell logo and removed the Metro button by request from Microsoft
- Fixed some bugs found in the previous version