How to replace the Windows 11 Start menu with a classic design Before you can change the Start menu design, you have to install the Open-Shell-Menu utility and then configure the settings.

Open-Shell is a free software that brings the classic Start Menu & more back to Windows 11/10 desktop. This Classic Shell alternative will customize your desktop experience.

If the Open Shell app is not working on your Windows 11 PC or you face any issues with Open Shell, this guide can help you fix it.

Open Shell, originally known as Classic Shell, is open-source software that allows you to replace the standard Start Menu on Windows 10 and Windows 8.

Not happy with the Windows 10 Start menu? Open Shell is a free Start menu alternative worth trying.