List of Alternative Shells For Windows

This list of alternative shells for Windows includes graphical user interface shells that can replace the Windows Shell or Program Manager in Microsoft Windows. An alternative shell may afford the user a desktop environment with different functionality, a different workflow, or customization options.

Shell Proprietary/Open source OS
Calmira Open source 3.1
Classic Shell Open source Vista, 7, 8
Emerge Desktop Open source 2000, XP, Vista, 7
GreenGnome Open source XP
LDE(X) Open source 2000, XP
LiteStep Open source 95+
BB4Win Open source 95+
bbLean Open source 95+
SharpEnviro Open source XP, Vista, 7
BumpTop Proprietary XP, Vista, 7
Packard Bell Navigator Proprietary 3.1, 95
Talisman Desktop Proprietary 95+
Aston Shell Proprietary 95+
TabWorks Proprietary 3.x

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