Classic Start Menu - My Solution

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thomasw234

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Hi,

CSMenu is a classic start menu for Windows 7. It is now located at http://www.csmenu.com

Thanks,

Thomas
 

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I would prefer the start menu as it is now but well done anyway. Did you know you can kind of get the classic look if you right click task bar, toolbars and then activate desktop. Then near the system tray you will see desktop, go check it out, just like the old classic.
 

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Yeah I was aware, thanks. I like the Aero theme, I just don't like the start menu which Windows 7 has :p The program is for my own personal use, I just thought I'd post it online incase anyone else wanted to use it :)
 

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That's great thomas234. I can't stand the normal vista/7 start menu, it's way to big. My solution is to use 'shortpopup' from my dock:
 

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Tried CS Menu, but found that I could not add my folders to it.

I'd like my Document folders to be in the classic menu, so they can expand to be opened.

Any way to do this?




Thanks



PS I f*(*! hate the design of 7, so many restrictions!
 

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What folders do you want to add to the classic start menu and where?

And do you mean the "Documents" folder to be expanded (which is actually a link to the Recent Items folder), or the "Documents -> Documents", which is a link to the user's My Documents folder? Confusing, I know :)
 

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I'd like all my folders to expand in this menu, as they did in Vista.

I used to be able to drag any folders in there, and have them expand.


thanks
 

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@ thomasw234

I tried this programme and I absolutely could not get it to look like the screenshot, My Power buttons were at the top, underneath them were links to other stuff, nothing I could do made it look as wonderful as yours. Mine looked pretty much like this except I couldn't even get the colour to change from the charcoal colour it was set to as standard.

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Please could you tell me what version you used, free or pro, and what settings? Did I need to choose a non aero theme perhaps?

Thanks
 

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Some months ago the CSMenu website was taken over by the developer of another product - Classic Start Menu, and now offers his product. That's what you see here. I am unaware of any place where you can get the original CSMenu any more. I wouldn't recommend it anyway, because even the latest version has bugs (serious ones, like crashes) and there hasn't been any development on the project since February.

Please give Classic Shell a chance. It is now in its version 2.8.3, and is very stable and customizable. It has a variety of skins to choose from: Classic Shell: Gallery. You can even make your own skins.
 

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Thanks for the info Ivo, Classic Shell looks like a nice option, I am going to slap in Windows 7 here and try it.
 

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Thanks Ivo, I installed Windows 7 and tried this, what a beauty of a programme. I have to make it clear here I own an unopened retail of W7 Ultimate, but would not open it in case I didn't like it and had to sell it on.

Unfortunately the OS copy I installed was just that, a copy of a real one but unbeknown to me it was a pre-cracked one so when I finally configured W7 to look and act like I wanted, installed and configured all my software I could not register it like I could have done had it been a genuine copy and not hacked. I will now not install W7 all over again as it takes too long toget everything right, so I am selling my legit copy and have restored my PC with an Acronis Vista image made before the Win 7 Escapade:cry:.

The point is that the programme that you pointed out to me was indeed superb and free, and anyone who,like I did, wanted the classic Start Menu (with the added bonus of skins) should try this software. Thanks for telling me about it.
 

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Looks like the version you installed was not "cracked", but somebody else simply used that same key already. Without any cracks you can install Windows 7 and use it for 30 days without registering.

If you have a legit key you can simply go to the Computer properties and enter it. There is no need to reinstall anything.

But from the sound of it, it may be too late for you since you reimaged your system...
 

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Reinstalled from my bought retail DVD, and this Classic Shell and the clrSharp and clrSharp2 skins by John Edward make things perfect.
 

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classic shell is amazing. highly recommended for those who want the classic feel in windows 7.
 

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+1 vote classic shell is angel. better than CSMEnu or similar brand.

unawave.de
 

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Classic Start Menu is Awesome!

I to was disappointed in the features of both the start menu and the file explorer in Windows 7. However, the program "Classic Shell" Welcome to Classic Shell allowed me to tweak it just like I want it! What a great program! Thanks very much for the developer!
 

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Ivo said:
If you have a legit key you can simply go to the Computer properties and enter it. There is no need to reinstall anything.

But from the sound of it, it may be too late for you since you reimaged your system...
Click to expand...

@ Ivo. I know it's been a long time but thank you, the new version of Classic Shell works beautifully in Windows 7 which I installed in a new PC yesterday, and registered it.... :D:D
 

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I have my Start Menu in Windows 7 just perfect now. The colour of the skin even matches pretty accurately my favourite colour for Windows. I never use glass so it looks really good. Another bonus is that I got rid of the stuff I don't need from it as well as the awful rollover tooltips that used to be there as well.

Mine looks like this and thanks again for pointing me to this superb little app.
 

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My Computer

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PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 3820 @ 3.60GHz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. SABERTOOTH X79 (LGA2011)
Memory
32GB Kingston (KHX1600C9D3/4GB x 4) DDR3-1600 CL9 SDRAM
Graphics Card(s)
G247HYL (1920x1080@60Hz) 3071MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (NVID
Sound Card
Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER S236HL LED
Screen Resolution
1920x1080@60Hz
Hard Drives
C Drive (OS) - 120GB Samsung SSD 850 EVO 120GB (SATA SSD)
D Drive (Internal Storage) - 2GB Western Digital WDC WD20EARX-00PASB0 (SATA )
E Drive (Internal Media) - 6GB Seagate ST6000DM003 (SATA )
Z Drive (External Backup/sync & Media) - 6GB Seagate
PSU
Corsair GS700 (80+ Bronze)
Case
Fractal Design Focus -G
Cooling
Corsair Hydro Series H80
Keyboard
Mocrosoft Soft Touch Standard
Mouse
Technet Basic 3-button
Internet Speed
52.2MB/s Down (no superfast in this area)
Antivirus
ESET Internet Security
Browser
Chrome/Waterfox
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