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cairoshell
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Fix Windows Update on Windows XP, Vista, Server 2008, 2003, and 2000
https://github.com/cairoshell/cairoshell
- Is there a way to make the windows start menu textual...something like this
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AYANEO will have their own OS called "AYANEO OS" based on Linux
Well I mean I think you can kill explorer.exe and use your custom ui (see cairo shell) but you can't completely rewrite compositor and add functionality to it
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Alright, when I'm about to show something to my mom, they're gonna show: *Hot milfs 3 miles away*
Look Yourself
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Is it possible through a third party app or registry edit to move only the notification area to the top but keep the taskbar/start menu at the bottom?
https://github.com/cairoshell/cairoshell you could try this
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Open source desktop applications list
Cairo Shell is not really a "desktop app" and more of a "desktop" in itself.
- What has been your experience with alternative shells?
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It seems like Hyper-V Server 2019 will be the last free hypervisor from Microsoft
This makes sense in both small and medium sized operations and can save quite a bit of money. Zero licensing costs, ease of administration, ease of backup, DR options from replication. You can even add a thin desktop layer with something like Cairo Desktop Environment to allow local management.
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Pre installed software would be banned under antitrust package
And what does 'pre-installed' software mean? Windows Explorer (the start menu is part of this) is pre-installed and not core to the operating system, and third party solutions work (https://github.com/cairoshell/cairoshell for instance) - does the OS boot into nothing? Same goes with the default shell in Android
Open-Shell-Menu
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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.
What are some alternatives?
Windows-Auto-Night-Mode - Automatically switches between the dark and light theme of Windows 10 and Windows 11
ExplorerPatcher - This project aims to enhance the working environment on Windows
Shell - Linux Application Launcher using a radial menu, recommended window manager configurations and more
RetroBar - Classic Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista taskbar for modern versions of Windows
Windows-Auto-Night-Mode - Automatically switches between the dark and light theme of Windows 10 [Moved to: https://github.com/AutoDarkMode/Windows-Auto-Night-Mode]
ThisIsWin11 - The real PowerToys for Windows 11
fancontrol-gui - GUI for Fancontrol. It uses the KAuth module of the KDE Frameworks 5 to write the generated config file. Furthermore it communicates with systemd via dbus to control the fancontrol service. If you want to compile without systemd support set the -DNO_SYSTEMD option.
TaskbarX - Center Windows taskbar icons with a variety of animations and options.
OpenPDN - Paint.NET source (v3.36.7; prior to non-MIT license change)
Fluent-Metro - A modern, highly customizable Start menu skin for Open-Shell.
LiteStep - LiteStep Alternative Shell
TileIconifier - Creates tiles for most Windows 8.1 and 10 start menu icons