Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

4, 1, 0, 0 18.52%
4, 0, 6, 0 3.70%
3, 6, 8, 0 7.41%
3, 6, 7, 0 18.52%
3, 6, 5, 0 18.52%
3, 6, 5, 0 3.70%
3, 6, 2, 0 3.70%
3, 6, 1, 0 14.81%
3, 2, 0, 0 11.11%

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ole32.dll
OleInitialize, CoUninitialize, CoInitialize, OleUninitialize
shell32.dll
ShellExecuteExW
shlwapi.dll
PathFindFileNameW
user32.dll
GetThreadDesktop, GetUserObjectInformationW, AllowSetForegroundWindow, ChangeWindowMessageFilter, IsWindow, GetMessageW, TranslateMessage, DispatchMessageW, CallWindowProcW, GetWindowLongW, CreateWindowExW, DefWindowProcW, DestroyWindow, PostQuitMessage, RegisterWindowMessageW, FindWindowW, FindWindowExW, GetWindowThreadProcessId, UnregisterClassA, SetWindowsHookExW, UnhookWindowsHookEx, LoadCursorW, GetClassInfoExW, KillTimer, SetTimer, PostMessageW, SetWindowLongW, RegisterClassExW

ClassicStartMenu.exe

Classic Shell by Ivaylo Beltchev (Signed)

Remove ClassicStartMenu.exe
Version:   4, 0, 6, 0
MD5:   d6bc654588848e413fc6f104fb4f0fe1
SHA1:   2834eb65ad84f42d2a93c25b5704f7a8cfcc3711

Overview

classicstartmenu.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is set to be start when the PC boots and any user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the all users under the local machine). It is installed with a couple of know programs including Classic Shell published by IvoSoft, Classic Shell from IvoSoft and Classic Shell by IvoSoft. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Ivaylo Beltchev which was issued by the StartCom Ltd. certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:classicstartmenu.exe
Publisher:IvoSoft
Product name:Classic Shell
Description:Classic Start Menu
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\classic shell\classicstartmenu.exe
File version:4, 0, 6, 0
Size:158.19 KB (161,984 bytes)
Build date:4/5/2014 1:18 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Ivaylo Beltchev
Authority (CA):StartCom Ltd.
Expiration date:Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Digital DNA
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

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IvoSoft
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Classic Shell is a collection of features that were available in older versions of Windows but are removed from Vista and Windows 7. It has a classic start menu for Windows 7. It adds a toolbar for Windows Explorer and supports a variety of smaller features. Classic Shell adds some missing features to Windows 7 and Vista like a classic start menu, toolbar for Explorer and others.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'Classic Start Menu' → C:\Program Files\Classic Shell\ClassicStartMenu.exe

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 8 Pro 25.93%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 18.52%
Windows 8 18.52%
Windows 7 Home Premium 14.81%
Windows 8.1 11.11%
Windows 8.1 Pro 7.41%
Windows 8 Single Language 3.70%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 48.15% of Classic Shell.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Lenovo 22.86%
Dell 22.86%
Hewlett-Packard 17.14%
Toshiba 17.14%
ASUS 5.71%
Medion 5.71%
American Megatrends 2.86%
Samsung 2.86%
Acer 2.86%
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