How to Open WordPad in Windows 7. Included with every version of Windows 7 is WordPad, a lightweight program that gives you the basic functionality of a word processor.

On Windows 10, Microsoft already allows users to access the Start Menu directly from the desktop, but you can use this open-source tool to recreate classic Windows 7 experience.

This old tool let me customize my Windows desktop to my ideal appearance.

How to Create a Shortcut for a Start Menu Item in Windows 7 Pro. Although some people like to keep a sparse, clutter-free desktop, others may prefer to fill it with shortcuts.

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.

Our Verdict If you’re frustrated by the lack of a Start menu on Windows 8 but want to move your experience forward rather than bring back the Start menu of yore, try Pokki.