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 shell. 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.
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[edit] List of software
[edit] Closed source
- Aston shell @ [1]
- Equinox Desktop Shell @ [2]
- Secure Desktop @ [3]
- SphereXP @ [4]
- Talisman Desktop @ [5]
- Wez's Evil Shell @ [6]
- Desktop Lite @ [7]
[edit] Open source
- Emerge Desktop @ [8]
- Geoshell @ [9]
- LDE(X) @ [10]
- LiteStep @ [11]
- SharpE @ [12]
- bbLean @ [13]
- xoblite @ [14]
- ROS Explorer @ [15]
[edit] External links
- Shell-Shocked - the shell-related online magazine
- Blizzle.com - Shell news and assorted stuff
- Shells from win32 open source software list @ ReactOS's wiki
- SHELL EXTENSION CITY good list of shell replacements.
