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Shell Replacements

Cygwin 3.6.4 [ 2025-07-15 | 2 MB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7 | 20999 | 5 ]

Cygwin is designed to provide functionality similar to a Linux distribution on Windows with a large selection of precompiled apps.

DropPoint 1.2.1 [ 2022-09-12 | 77 MB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux|macOS | 2392 | 5 ]

DropPoint is a desktop storage area that lets you drag n' drop files in and out, eliminating the need for side-by-side windows.

Aero Glass for Windows 10 1.5.13 [ 2019-12-13 | 1.51 MB | Donationware | 10|8|7 | 71098 | 5 ]

Aero Glass for Windows 10 is designed to allow you to get back the see-through glass window borders that were enjoyed up until Windows 7.

Aero Glass for Windows 8.1 / 10 1.4.6 [ 2017-01-08 | 2.06 MB | Freeware | Win 10 / 8 | 14683 | 5 ]

Aero Glass is designed to allow you to get back the see-through glass window borders that were enjoyed up until Windows 7.

Windows 10 Transformation Pack 7.0 [ 2017-01-03 | 134 MB | Ad-Supported | Win 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP | 120666 | 5 ]

Experience the look of Windows 10 without having to install it with Windows 10 Transformation Pack.

Windows 10 UX Pack 7.0 [ 2017-01-03 | 96.9 MB | Ad-Supported | Win 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP | 123109 | 5 ]

Experience Windows 10 without the hassle of modifying system files with Windows 10 UX Pack.

Emerge Desktop 6.1.3 [ 2012-09-26 | 3.02 MB | Freeware | Win 8 / Win 7 / Vista / XP | 9081 | 5 ]

Emerge Desktop is a replacement windows shell (the desktop environment normally provided by Windows Explorer) for Windows XP and above.

Aston2 2.0.4.1 [ 2012-09-02 | 15.7 MB | Shareware $19.95+ | Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7 | 10350 | 3 ]

Aston2 is software that replaces the standard Windows desktop and makes it more usable, beautiful and customizable.

Talisman Desktop 3.4 (Build 3400) [ 2011-08-15 | 10.8 MB | Shareware $25.00 | Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7 | 34384 | 4 ]

Talisman Desktop (Talisman) is a desktop alternative and shell-replacement for Windows.

Seven Transformation Pack 5.1 $\Hot$ [ 2011-03-31 | 35.4 MB | Freeware | 03/XP/Vista | 469703 | 5 ]

Seven Transformation Pack will convert your XP\Vista\03 based system to look like Windows 7 and some of its features emulated.

BumpTop 2.00 build 5790 [ 2010-02-27 | 17.6 MB | Freeware | Win7/Vista/XP | 43904 | 4 ]

BumpTop is a fun, intuitive 3D desktop that keeps you organized and makes you more productive.

LiteStep 0.4.5 [ 2009-07-22 | 4.73 MB | Freeware | Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7 | 36202 | 5 ]

Choose from hundreds of modules, scripts and themes. Make your desktop experience unique, enjoyable and dynamic.

SphereXP 1.4.10 [ 2009-05-22 | 7.11 MB | Freeware | Win7/Vista/2K/XP | 61946 | 4 ]

The SphereXP is a 3D desktop replacement for Microsoft Windows.

ObjectBar 2.1 [ 2009-01-27 | 10.1 MB | Shareware $34.95 | Win7/Vista/XP | 31356 | 3 ]

ObjectBar has everything you need to build your own unique Windows desktop environment.

Aston 1.96 [ 2008-01-29 | 3.18 MB | Shareware $29.95 | Win 9x/ME/2K/XP | 31370 | 4 ]

Aston fully replaces standard Windows Desktop and delivers a host of new features.

SharpE 0.7.0.4 Beta [ 2006-08-23 | 18.2 MB | Freeware | Win 2K/03/XP/Vista | 17384 | 5 ]

The goal of the SharpE project is to create a fast, stable and very graphical shell with lots of configuration options.

Serenade 5.01 Beta 6 [ 2003-10-15 | 696 KB | Freeware | Win9x/ME/NT/2K | 25101 | 3 ]

Serenade is a completely customizable shell replacement for Windows.