What? There is no Classic Start menu in Windows 7? That's the most common question which Windows 7 users ask us. Actually Microsoft has completely removed Classic start menu from Windows 7 and you are forced to use the new Vista like start menu.
Although the new start menu is much better than the classic one, lots of people still prefer the Classic one. So what to do? Here is the solution.
"CSMenu" is a small application for Windows 7 which can bring the Classic start menu back in Windows 7. You just need to install it and run the application. There is also a portable version available so you can run it without installing.
Following is a screenshot of CSMenu in action:
You can Pin its shortcut to Taskbar so that you can use it similar to Start button.
You can also hide default Start ORB (Start button) using "Start Killer".
You can give it a try using following link:
NOTE: When we install it, it didn't create its shortcut in Programs menu or Desktop. If you also face this problem, you can run its EXE file from "%programfiles\CSMenu" folder.
PS: At the installation time, make sure to select "Custom Installation" option and uncheck "Install the Ask Toolbar" checkbox.
NOTE: You can also check other free tools to get Classic Start Menu back in Windows 7 at following link:
Ultimate Collection of the Best Free Tools to Get Classic Start Menu Back in Windows 7
Posted by: Vishal Gupta | Categories: Software, Windows 7
scott harmon
Will "CSMENU" work with windows 8?
Mitch H
> Once someone told me that, using Classic start menu it is very easy to open "Microsoft Word" > than using Vista style start menu.
> He said Start->Run->winword opens Word in Classic style.
> I replied Start->word (Case insensitive) Vista Style.
>Both of you wrong.
>Opening Word in classic menu is Start->N->Enter (3 keys, 0.5 sec).
>Opening existing document is Start->O->[Searching for document]->Mouse double click (Most of the time is searching for document).
>So, the old style menu was perfect. If you remember key presses, nearly any application may be launched in a fraction of a second.
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