However, there are limits as to how much you’re able to tweak it.

Heres an intensive guide on how to use Open-Shell on Windows 11.

Does Open-Shell Still Work on Windows 11?

windows laptop

But in December 2017, the team behind the tool stopped actively developing it.

You will then arrive at the download page of the latest release.

Scroll down to theAssetssection and choose the setup file to download it.

download page for open shell on github

In our example, this isOpenShellSetup_4_4_170.exe.

Then, follow the instructions in the installation wizard to install Open-Shell onto your Windows 11 PC.

Now youre ready to launch Open-Shell.

open-shell-assets-section-github

In the search box, typeopen shelland then click onOpen-Shell Settingsin the search results.

Once youve opened Open-Shell, tick theShow all settingscheckbox at the top.

This will reveal all the tabs you might use to customize Windows 11 with Open-Shell.

open shell installation wizard welcome screen

How to Customize the Start Menu With Open-Shell on Windows 11

To begin with, click theStart Menu Styletab.

Check the radio button for the one you want to use.

you’re able to choose the buttons icon by selectingAero,Classic, orCustom.

searching for open shell on Windows 11

This can make it look a bit awkward.

In theStart Menu Styletab, it’s possible for you to also hit theAdvance buttons optionslink.

This will take you to theStart Buttontab, where you might further customize theStartbutton.

showing all setting in open shell

After setting up the newStartbutton, you’re able to use that instead of the default one.

you’re free to then tweakTaskbar lookby ticking theOpaque,Transparent, orGlassradio button.

The programs installation also comes with a utility to update it.

open shell start menu style tab

To use it,connect your Windows PC to the internetand pressWin + Sto bring up Windows search.

Then, typeopen shell updatein the search box and click onOpen-Shell Updatein the search results.

Click onCheck nowto see if theres an update available.

the Start Button tab in Open Shell

The program will then check for available updates.

If not, the updater will download and load the new update.

However, you have enough knowledge to explore the other Open-Shell tabs for more customization options,

the Taskbar Tab in Open Shell

changing the Taskbar opacity in Open Shell

the collor pallet window in Open Shell on Windows

searching for Open Shell Update on Windows

the Open Shell updater on Windows 11