The upstream reference is Open-Shell 4.4.198. Download buttons here use FileDrop; check the filename, digital signature and file hash against the upstream release before running any installer. The 4.4.202 channel is marked pre-release.
The Download buttons call FileDrop. If a file is not received or its details do not match the published release, review the Open-Shell 4.4.198 release notes and choose the named setup asset.
File details
| Version | 4.4.198 (stable) |
|---|---|
| Filename | OpenShellSetup_4_4_198.exe |
| Published size | 9.46 MB, as listed by GitHub |
| Release date | May 12, 2026 |
| Software developer | Open-Shell contributors |
| License | Open-Shell MIT license |
| Asset source | 4.4.198 release assets and SHA-256 |
Published SHA-256
a4d2d4459de55b5e962ba2a14f7bb794170511649138173dfa72949837b48c3f
This is the hash published for the project asset. It is not a statement that this website independently downloaded, scanned, signed, or ran the installer.
Get-FileHash "$env:USERPROFILE\Downloads\OpenShellSetup_4_4_198.exe" -Algorithm SHA256Compare the full value with the project listing. A matching hash establishes file identity relative to that listing; it does not replace signature checks or Windows security decisions. Read the verification walkthrough.
Before opening the installer
- Check your Windows version and architecture in Settings. Save an XML backup of an existing Open-Shell configuration.
- Review the project asset and Windows warning, if any. Do not disable protection or application-control policy to force installation.
- Choose the components you need. Open-Shell Menu and Classic Explorer can be selected separately.
- Start with a supplied style, then test application launching and mouse and keyboard controls before importing customizations.
Follow the complete installation guide · Understand a blocked installer
Questions & answers
Which file should I download?
Choose OpenShellSetup_4_4_198.exe for the stable installer covered here. Source-code archives, symbols, and Utility.exe are separate assets, not substitutes for setup.
Is the installer stored on this website?
The buttons use the supplied FileDrop script. This website does not bundle an executable; verify any received file against the project release.
Has this website scanned or run the installer?
No. The published SHA-256 is quoted from the project asset listing, not computed from a locally tested file. No malware-scan or Windows execution result is claimed.
Sources & scope
Documentation checked October 30, 2026. These instructions are documentation-led, not a claim of hands-on testing on your Windows build.