Win 7 any edition; classic look & classic start menu, can it be done?

I'm sure I will get some 'flack' over this question, but is there any way to wind up with anything that looks like Windows classic look including the classic start menu with any flavor of Win7??

I really can't stand all of this artsy fartsy new look to the GUI. The classic layout including the classic start menu worked fine for 15 years, I see no need to change it. other than just another lame reason to sell more bloated software.

At least, like XP, give the user the option to revert back if he chooses!

 

Greetings, videobruce.

Haven't used it myself, but Classic Shell looks pretty interesting.

There's also an older thread here concerning the subject: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=213771

 

Any known 'issues' with this or quirks to look out for?

 

No idea, but the only negative reviews I see at that site are just generalized rants about using old-style menus, nothing against the program itself.

I'm liking what I'm seeing enough to try it out on a Win 7 Home, maybe later this afternoon - if I spot anything odd, I'll let you know.