Shell Swapping

[dark2k]

Ever swapped your shell then removed the replacement but then your machine won't boot into Windows? Just boot into DOS open up edit and change config.sys to make sure 'shell = explorer.exe'

[Polychronopolis]

Since the topic is here, does anyone have any good recommendations for a shell replacement?

I once saw one that was proclaimed as a great shell for gaming, however when I got home I couldn't remember the name (Atom or Adam bomb? Something Atom..)

And before anyone suggests Linux as a replacement.. I'm working on that, but I want to explore all my options...

--So asks Polychronopolis..

[Student^2]

LiteStep is the most fun, but what do you mean by best? Pretty? Stable? Small memory footprint?

[dark2k]

Litestep is good, but I've personally had a few problems with it. i.e. it don't work. For some reason explorer seems to be super-imposing itself on top (desktop background).

If any one knows any good shells that have a small memory footprint let me know.

+ Polychronopolis, I do think you should use Linux, it's good if you know how to use it. And if you have Windows as well, then all the better. My computer runs Win2KPro Win95 + Linux and runs fine. <IMG SRC="smilies/cool.gif" border="0">

[Student^2]

Dark2K - try 2xExplorer. It is small, fast, ungodly stable, and free.

2xExplorer Home

[PitaBred]

Originally posted by dark2k:
<STRONG>Litestep is good, but I've personally had a few problems with it. i.e. it don't work. For some reason explorer seems to be super-imposing itself on top (desktop background).

If any one knows any good shells that have a small memory footprint let me know.

+ Polychronopolis, I do think you should use Linux, it's good if you know how to use it. And if you have Windows as well, then all the better. My computer runs Win2KPro Win95 + Linux and runs fine. <IMG SRC="smilies/cool.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

Are you running win2k? I used to have that problem. There are a few registry entries that you need to change to get it to work right. Check www.ls2k.org for the help files, see if you can find it. If not, email me and I'll send you the address. If anyone cares, here's a LARGE (~4 min on a 56k) pic of my desktop
www.d3fx.com/pita/images/DaveDesktop2.jpg

[dark2k]

No, I woz using Win95. How well does it work in Win2K? Oh, and I've found a way to change loads of stuff in explorer. Use a program called TClock (just use Google to search for it) to change the start menu and all that. And there's a program called resource hacker that you can use on Explorer.exe to change menus. I can only seem to change the Start menu properties at the moment. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">