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Aston

Ch 176.3of 39 Start Menu Customization Software
  1. 1Runs onWindows
  2. 2Costsfree trial
  3. 3Replacement modeshell replacement
  4. 4Start button controlsYes
  5. 5Custom searchYes
  6. 6Taskbar controlsextensive
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Overview

Aston is ranked #17 of 39 in start menu customization software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

Aston plans and pricing

All plans
Aston 2.0.3 $29.95 once Windows XP/2003, Vista, 7, 2008; 32-bit and 64-bit versions astonshell.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on start menu customization software

Replacement mode
shell_replacementastonshell.ru
Start button controls
Yesastonshell.ru
Custom search
Yesastonshell.ru
Taskbar controls
extensiveastonshell.ru

Facts

Purpose
Aston replaces the standard Windows desktop with a customizable shell.astonshell.com · 4 Oct 2026
Customization
Users can customize the menu, desktop, panels, themes, and skins.astonshell.com · 4 Oct 2026
Widgets
It supports fixed and floating widgets, including clocks, weather, RSS, power management, and system resource monitors.astonshell.com · 4 Oct 2026
Search
Integrated search finds items on local disks and information on the Internet.astonshell.com · 4 Oct 2026
Multi-monitor
The listed features include support for systems with several monitors.astonshell.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security
The maker describes Aston Secure Desktop as a separate version for restricting settings changes, application access, and computer-use time.astonshell.com · 4 Oct 2026
Compatibility
The Aston 2.0.3 product page lists Windows XP/2003, Vista, 7, and 2008, including 64-bit versions.astonshell.com · 4 Oct 2026
Release details
The product page lists version 2.0.3, last updated 12 August 2010, with a 15.5 MB file size.astonshell.com · 4 Oct 2026
Trial
Aston is labeled shareware, and its FAQ refers to a trial version; the pages opened do not state the trial duration.astonshell.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The support center directs users to product FAQs, forums, and technical or sales contact forms.astonshell.com · 4 Oct 2026
Downloads
The downloads page lists Aston, Aston Menu, Aston Secure Desktop, AltDesk, and Star Blaze.astonshell.com · 4 Oct 2026
Maker
The site identifies Gladiators Software as the maker in its copyright notice.astonshell.com · 4 Oct 2026

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