Start Menu Update? (Perhaps related to Open Shell)


NotWinTwelve

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On my Windows 11 PC I have Open Shell installed (I mentioned this in case it's relevant).

A few hours ago I had a dialog box prompt in Windows to install a 'Start Menu' update. I was in a hurry to get something done and just accepted the update, acknowledging it via the usual separate Windows 'do you trust' this software?' dialog box..

Now though I'm wondering if I've inadvertently run something malicious.

I should point out that the PC regularly gets virus checked with Eset's antivirus software, and since the suspect install I've also re-run Eset as well as Malwarebytes and all is clean.

However it's really bugging me. I don't think it was Open Shell doing this because, even though I don't know what version it was on prior to this Start Menu update, I've now checked and it's not on the most recent version, so I'm not convinced it was that causing the prompt.

Not sure what else to check really, all looks good so far. I've spent ages online looking for any potential issues but have come up with zero.

I should note that if I recall correctly I may have had a similar prompt on my other PC (running Windows 10) a few days ago and this runs Classic Shell, the forerunner to Open Shell. I said No to that update though.

So I'm puzzled.

Any ideas please?

Can I see any kind of history of 3rd party updates within Win 11 ? (I don't mean Microsoft updates).

Thanks
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Ryzen 5600
    Motherboard
    Asus 550 Plus
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon (in CPU)
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC 24"
I recall correctly I may have had a similar prompt on my other PC (running Windows 10) a few days ago and this runs Classic Shell, the forerunner to Open Shell. I said No to that update though.
Classic shell has not been updated since 2017. It became Open Shell.

Latest version of Open Shell is 4.4.195 1/4/25
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.2314
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme+256gb SKHynix m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+1tb Kingston m2.nvme+ 4gb Solidigm nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium

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