Few things have annoyed users of the latest versions of Windows as much as the changes to the Start menu. From its resemblance to a kindergarten hall (Windows 8) to its transformation into a beachhead for bloatware (Windows 10), the Start menu has lost its usefulness, and users are looking for alternatives to restore a more classic look. One of those alternatives is Spencer, which takes up less than a megabyte on disk and has a Spartan appearance reminiscent of Windows 9x.
If you choose a local account when you install Windows 10, you will see that a large part of the Start menu is covered with arrows or placeholders, potential bloatware downloads. If, on the other hand, you sign in with a compatible account (Hotmail, Outlook, etc.), you'll get your dose of Candy Crush whether you want it or not.
But that's not all! Most of the editing functions in the new Windows 10 Start menu no longer exist, and the markers that indicate the installation of a new application disappear only if you run that application or right-click each element.
In short, we have more than one reason to restore the classic Start menu, both in Windows 8.x and Windows 10. The question is: how? On more than one occasion we have recommended Open Shell (ex Classic Start, ex Classic Shell), and although it works very well, it has gone almost a year without updates. In addition, many users see it as intimidating because of the number of advanced options it offers. If you prefer something simpler and with zero configuration, all arrows point in Spencer's direction.
How to restore the classic Start menu on Windows
Installing Spencer comes down to two steps: unzip the contents of the zip file into a semi-permanent folder (it can be anywhere, but it has to stay there), and drag the executable to the taskbar until it is pinned. Click the icon, and the Start menu will appear on its own. Unlike Open Shell, Spencer does not offer a complete replacement of the Start menu, but rather runs as an independent process. That means you can switch from one Start menu to the other without any trouble.
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Spencer does not accept any configuration through its interface. All changes are made using command-line parameters by editing the shortcut. For example, /n makes the items narrower, /e shows empty folders, and /o changes the order of presentation. It would be much more interesting if in the future Spencer expanded its options to a more complete GUI.
Even with that absence, we can say that if you want to restore the classic Start menu, Spencer will serve you well. Personally, I really like its super-portable installation. It is less invasive, works in parallel with the other menu, and is easy to revert. Download a copy and give it a try.
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