Start Menu Reviver is an app (or website) that helps to revive and restore the classic Start Menu on Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10. It replaces the Start screen with a fully customizable classic Start Menu that allows users to quickly access their favorite programs, documents and settings. It also offers a powerful search feature to quickly locate any file or folder on the computer. The app also integrates with Windows 8's modern apps, allowing users to access them directly through the Start Menu. It also offers a wide range of customizations, including the ability to add icons, backgrounds, and change the size of the Start Menu. It is a great tool for those who prefer the classic Start Menu but want the convenience of the modern Windows 8 Start Screen.
Discontinued The developer announced that Classic Shell will no longer be developed because Windows 10 is updated too frequently and because Microsoft is making it difficult to customize Windows: http://www.classicshell.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t= 8147 The latest version, 4.3.1, released in August 2017, can still be downloaded from the official website, along with the source code.