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
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.3194
    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
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
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    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
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    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
Thanks, I'm just a bit puzzled as to the 'Start Menu update' on the PC with Open Shell. No idea if it's even related.
 

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"
4.4.195 is the current version and it was born on January the 4th.
 

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System One

  • OS
    WIN 11 Pro 24H2 - 26100.3323
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel XEON E5-2699 v3
    Motherboard
    ASUS X99-A
    Memory
    64GB Teamgroup UD4-3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ACER X34 Predator
    Screen Resolution
    3440 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    Crucial CT1000P 3P SSD8 1TB
    Crucial CT1000 BX500 SSD 1TB
    PSU
    GameMax Pro
    Case
    Fractal Design
    Cooling
    Corsair H110iGT + 6 140mm Fans
    Keyboard
    Corsair K4
    Mouse
    G-Skill G502
    Internet Speed
    50MBs
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    OEM

My Computers

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Canary Channel
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec B746
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-10700K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax
    Memory
    16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    #1. LG ULTRAWIDE 34" #2. AOC Q32G2WG3 32"
    Screen Resolution
    #1. 3440 X 1440 #2. 1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    NVMe WDC WDS100T2B0C-00PXH0 1TB
    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    750 Watts (62.5A)
    Case
    PowerSpec/Lian Li ATX 205
    Keyboard
    Logitech K270
    Mouse
    Logitech M185
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge and Firefox
    Antivirus
    ESET Internet Security
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Canary Channel
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec G156
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz
    Motherboard
    AsusTeK Prime B360M-S
    Memory
    16 MB DDR 4-2666
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Speptre HDMI 75Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 EVO 500GB NVMe
    Mouse
    Logitek M185
    Keyboard
    Logitek K270
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge and Edge Canary
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

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"

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