Bring back the Classic Windows XP Start Menu to Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Publisher’s description
What is Spencer?
Spencer is a proprietary program for Windows from the sz development.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.37, released on February 21, 2026. 3 versions are listed since October 24, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.3 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: Spencer is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs.
Is Spencer safe to download?
- The file is served by the-sz.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
28EE2BBD1240FADDEC128579837C0D236D314D440AA032DC8C10E7E45E69D573· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›3 versions over 1 year · about 2.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.37Latest | February 21, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 1.36 | February 15, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 1.35 | October 24, 2024 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id the-sz.Spencer -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- the sz development
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.37
- Released
- February 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 24, 2024
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 2.3
- Website
- the-sz.com
- winget ID
- the-sz.Spencer
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Spencer free?
Spencer is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Spencer safe to download?
The download comes from the-sz.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Spencer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Spencer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Spencer?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 24, 2024.
Can I use Spencer without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.