Open-Shell is a free software application that can help you customize your Windows 11 start menu, taskbar and other interface features. With Open-Shell, you can regain the classic Windows interface feel and use it to access your program shortcuts, pinned items and system settings.

In this tutorial, we will take you through the necessary steps to get started with Open-Shell in Windows 11.

Step 1: Download and Install Open-Shell

There are several websites that offer Open-Shell for download. Choose a reputable website and click on the “download” button to save the Open-Shell installation file onto your PC. Once you have downloaded the installation file, double-click on it to begin the installation process. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the application on your PC.

Step 2: Open the Open-Shell Settings Menu

To customize the Windows 11 interface using Open-Shell, you need to open the Open-Shell settings menu. To do so,

click on the start menu button and search for “Open-Shell.” Click on the search result that matches the application name to open the Open-Shell settings menu.

Step 3: Customize the Start Menu, Taskbar, and Other Interface Features

Once you have opened the Open-Shell settings menu, you can begin customizing the interface features that you want to change. Here are some of the features that you can modify:

Start Menu

Click on the “Start Menu Style” tab to modify the Windows 11 start menu. There are several pre-defined start menu styles that you can choose from, or you can create your own custom start menu style.

Taskbar

Click on the “Taskbar Style” tab to modify the Windows 11 taskbar. You can change the taskbar’s height, modify the size of the icons, and choose where the taskbar is positioned on the screen.

Start Button

Click on the “Start Button” tab to modify the Windows 11 start button. You can change the size, shape, color, and position of the start button to your liking.

Search Box

Click on the “Search Box” tab to modify the Windows 11 search box. You can change the search box’s position on the taskbar or remove it entirely from the taskbar.

Step 4: Apply Your Changes

Once you have made the changes that you want to make, click on the “Apply” button to save your changes. You will be prompted to log out of your user account and log back in for the changes to take effect.