Open-Shell-Menu
Classic Shell Reborn. (by Open-Shell)
Bulk-Crap-Uninstaller
Remove large amounts of unwanted applications quickly. (by Klocman)
| Open-Shell-Menu | Bulk-Crap-Uninstaller | |
|---|---|---|
| 255 | 210 | |
| 6,348 | 9,489 | |
| 3.8% | - | |
| 6.5 | 6.5 | |
| 9 days ago | 28 days ago | |
| C++ | C# | |
| MIT License | Apache License 2.0 |
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For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.
Stars - the number of stars that a project has on GitHub. Growth - month over month growth in stars.
Activity is a relative number indicating how actively a project is being developed. Recent commits have higher weight than older ones.
For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.
Open-Shell-Menu
Posts with mentions or reviews of Open-Shell-Menu.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-04-24.
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Windows 11 Start menu ads are now rolling out to everyone
I've been very happy happy with https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu as a Start Menu replacement. If ads have rolled out to my Windows install, I wouldn't even notice.
- Why does part of the Windows 98 Setup program look older than the rest?
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Windows XP 2024 Edition is everything I want from a new OS
Whenever I set up a new computer for older family members, despite it being windows 11, I always install open shell[1] and retro bar[2]. Between the two, I've made the operating system look very close to Windows XP visually, and they always appreciate it.
[1] https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu
[2] https://github.com/dremin/RetroBar
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Window Manager / DWM replacement?
There's Open-Shell but it's not exactly a full WM replacement.
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I turned the Windows start icon into Elysia's signet!
Hi yall, I used Open-Shell to change the icon.
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How do I remove the recommended thing in the start menu, or add more space for pinned apps?
There is also Open Shell, a free and open source tool which performs a similar function.
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What is a piece of software that you need but doesn't exist?
I wish so bad there is a port (a fork) of the Legacy Kickoff start menu for Windows: https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu/issues/1083
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Looking for a specific 'subgenre' of digital minimalism - "Retro digital"?
Classic Start Menu
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Ask HN: How do you “clean” Windows from all bloatware?
I use Open Shell (fork of Classic Shell) as a replacement to original Start Menu. This gives me full control over what appears in start menu - no results from internet, animated tiles, etc (I am on Win 10 though, from what I read the Win 11 is supported, but not yet officially [1]). It could be a solution to the ads appearing in start menu.
[1] https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu/issues/1564
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I missed the old windows so i tried to recreate it
Looks like you're going for an XP theme. May I suggest using open-shell to skin the taskbar, start menu, and start button if you wanna take that extra step? You can also find the taskbar skin and start button here. Also, I would remove the search bar, task view button, and news & interest area of the taskbar just to bring things together. This is all just a suggestion, you don't have to if you don't want to.
Bulk-Crap-Uninstaller
Posts with mentions or reviews of Bulk-Crap-Uninstaller.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-12-11.
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Best Alternatives to Brave that randomize fingerprints right out of the bat?
Is it sluggish in the current state ? Have you tried to do a 'real' complete uninstall using BC-Uninstaller, deleting all the leftovers in the registry that might be corrupted or sth ?
- NEW UPDATE
- Delete unwanted crap? (And a Piggyback)
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Ask HN: How do you “clean” Windows from all bloatware?
It's not exactly a debloater, but https://www.bcuninstaller.com/ will help you to get rid of majority of bloatware. It's not automatic unfortunately, you need to know what you're doing.
- Even uninstalling the game is in Tier 0
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How do I remove all of the traces of programs that I have uninstalled?
Try this: https://github.com/Klocman/Bulk-Crap-Uninstaller
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Voicemeeter Dependencies Refuse to Uninstall
try uninstalling via BCUninstaller and reboot your PC afterwards.
- Help with opensubtitles removal
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Tried to uninstall a plug-in but it says that the file location can't be found, but I'm uninstalling it from the location of the file?
Bulk Crap Uninstaller
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How do I make sure I fully deleted cheat engine?
BulkCrap Uninstaller works well when it comes to uninstalling things and finding leftovers.
What are some alternatives?
When comparing Open-Shell-Menu and Bulk-Crap-Uninstaller you can also consider the following projects:
ExplorerPatcher - This project aims to enhance the working environment on Windows
WinDynamicDesktop - Port of macOS Mojave Dynamic Desktop feature to Windows 10
RetroBar - Classic Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista taskbar for modern versions of Windows
bloatbox - ☑️🌠 Remove Bloatwares from Windows 10
ThisIsWin11 - The real PowerToys for Windows 11
Windows10Debloater - Script to remove Windows 10 bloatware.
TaskbarX - Center Windows taskbar icons with a variety of animations and options.
winget-cli - WinGet is the Windows Package Manager. This project includes a CLI (Command Line Interface), PowerShell modules, and a COM (Component Object Model) API (Application Programming Interface).
Fluent-Metro - A modern, highly customizable Start menu skin for Open-Shell.
privatezilla - 👀👮🐢🔥Performs a privacy & security check of Windows 10
TileIconifier - Creates tiles for most Windows 8.1 and 10 start menu icons
MSIRGB - Alternative to MSI Mystic Light for controlling motherboard LEDs, without the fixed 7 colour limitation.
Open-Shell-Menu vs ExplorerPatcher
Bulk-Crap-Uninstaller vs WinDynamicDesktop
Open-Shell-Menu vs RetroBar
Bulk-Crap-Uninstaller vs bloatbox
Open-Shell-Menu vs ThisIsWin11
Bulk-Crap-Uninstaller vs Windows10Debloater
Open-Shell-Menu vs TaskbarX
Bulk-Crap-Uninstaller vs winget-cli
Open-Shell-Menu vs Fluent-Metro
Bulk-Crap-Uninstaller vs privatezilla
Open-Shell-Menu vs TileIconifier
Bulk-Crap-Uninstaller vs MSIRGB