Shell replacements software: Tool for batch string replacements in files, Lists the installed shell extensions, ShellReset simplifies Windows Shell debugging and more.
Talisman Desktop is a desktop manager and shell-replacement for Windows 9x/ME and NT/2000/XP. The program lets users design their own desktops and interfaces or choose from hundreds of downloadable themes, which work either atop or as complete replacements for the default Windows shell. Unlike Windows XP themes, Talisman Desktop lets you completely customize the Windows interface.
In the world of Windows, WorkShelf is the Swiss Army knife of User Interface enhancements. Intended as a multi-leveled desktop replacement, it is equally at home functioning as a tabbed program launcher. Like a dock, but better. It enables you to organize your most often used applications and documents into categorized shelves while taking as little screen space as possible: when not in use, it automatically collapses into a small strip of tabs.
NextSTART is a powerful, skinnable, and dynamic pop-up menuing system and task management utility that can be used as a replacement or supplement to the Windows Start Menu. NextStart also offers an incredible amount of flexibility so that the user can customize it to his needs and tastes.
