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 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.
This article was posted in Portable Apps, Software Zone, Windows 7.
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SCBright
Why someone would like to make such regression?
Oskr
Maybe to complicate the things XD
VG
Classic start menu is simple and easy to use and people are so much used to it since the days of Windows 98, they find the new start menu very complicated. So its always good to have alternatives.
Jagannath
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.
etc
YES ! Wonderful!!! =)
I prefer the "Classic Style" (one small Stripe) - to make overbloated Things clear & useable.
I would't also use the new Menu - when there would be an One (long) Column Option.
Mark
Personally, I think the new start menu WAY less complicated than the old one. I think it's great how everything is set out neatly and stuff, but if some people prefer the old one, this will be welcomed.
Someone
Looks simple. I like it! Great for people who use XP!
SCBright
I am just concerned with the fact that the people come to transform Windows 7 in another XP.
It was not my intention to create any confusion.
I have been seeing the evolution of the Operating systems since the beginning of the eighties and it is my understanding that we should not live in the past, but to adapt to the new things.
psycros
"Although the new start menu is much better than the classic one, lots of people still prefer the Classic one". Oh really? Then why is the lack of a classic menu "the most common question which Windows 7 users ask us"? You can't have it both ways, Einstein. The Vista-style interface is less intuitive, less user-friendly and takes longer to do ANYTHING with than the instant-access and time tested fly-out menus. Two clicks and BOOM, there's your program. I don't have to take my hands off the mouse. Seriously, if keyboard navigating and actually *typing out words* is so much better, why don't you go back to DOS 6.22 and Xtree Gold? Nobody, and I mean NOBODY is drinking the Microsoft Kool-Aid anymore, dude. When you carry water for Steve Ballmer you simply look like a fool.
Osk’r DS
I used to use Rocketdock, Launchy and another programs to easily reach my programs and folders, but with windows 7, I actually can do that with te start menu, it's more intuitive an easy, I don't understand who uses the old star menu, they don't have to use win 7 if they think it's more difficulty, continue using Win 98 or XP instead using Win 7.
sorry for my terrible english