How do I enable the classic view or classic shell in windows 10?

Question

How do I enable the classic view or classic shell in windows 10?

Answer 1

Hi, i hope you're doing good today.

I'm really sorry to be the bearer of bad news but unfortunately the option of changing the display to Classic view is not available in Windows 10. This is by design.

Regards.

Answer 2

Hey LSperson,

Basically, Windows 10 in its purest form no longer includes Windows Classic, and this has been true since Windows 8. You can use Classic Shell but it is no longer being actively maintained and could be broken with future feature updates, use at your own risk: http://www.classicshell.net/

But back in its day it was a fantastic application in my opinion. Hope this helps.

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Answer 3

Hi LS. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 9 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

Are you in tablet mode? Type tablet in Start Search to change tablet mode settings.

If this isn't enough then let us know what exactly you're looking for.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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Answer 4

Thanks Ethan, especially for pointing out this is not a Microsoft site. Curiously I was able to revert to the classic menu until recently. Now I don't see that it will let me but I'll check out your link (or ask my husband again to do it :))

Answer 5

Hi, i hope you're doing good today.

I'm really sorry to be the bearer of bad news but unfortunately the option of changing the display to Classic view is not available in Windows 10. This is by design.

Regards.

Thanks Pedro