Desktop shell replacement
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The Windows shell (%windir%\explorer.exe) is responsible for displaying the desktop (including the taskbar and the Start menu) and the file browser. By default, explorer.exe runs automatically when Windows starts. Mostly the shell simply launches other programs on request.
Computer users with the desire can modify explorer.exe extensively. It is also possible to completely replace explorer.exe with another. Such a desktop shell replacement provides an alternative to the standard windows shell. Alternatives such as those below can replace visual elements and windowing layout on a Microsoft Windows based system, provide more options for customization, or use less resources.
[edit] List of software
- Aston shell
- BB4Win
- Emerge Desktop @ [1]
- Geoshell
- LiteStep
- Secure Desktop @ [2]
- Wez's Evil Shell @ [3]
- SharpE
[edit] External links
- Shell-Shocked - the shell-related online magazine
- Blizzle.com - Shell news and assorted stuff
