Software Listing: Start Menu Windows 8
- Windows 8 Start Menu Switcher
- License: Freeware
- Price: 0.00

Switch easily between Windows 8 old Start Menu and Windows Metro Style start screen. This tool hides in system tray (notification area). Just click any of the icons representing the old Windows Start Menu (orb) or Windows Metro Style to modify windows registry. Then click Restart Explorer you'll see the changes. This will change to the old windows start menu (orb) in Windows 8, but it will also disable Explorer with ribbon and taskmanager. And if you want to keep Ribbon Explorer and the New TaskManager, use the button which requires admin privileges instead of the icons. All changes are reversible.
- Publisher: Victor Alberto Gil
- Date: 27-10-2012
- Size: 492 KB
- Platform: WinOther
- StartMenu8
- License: Freeware
- Price: 0.00

StartMenu8 is specially designed for Window 8. It offers a perfect solution for users who work with Windows Start Menu all the time and are not accustomed to the new Metro start screen in Windows 8. This smart tool brings back both the start button and Windows Start Menu, and offers the option to skip Metro start page, allowing users who only work on desktop to boot to Windows 8 desktop directly. It\'s the best start menu replacement for Windows8. Key Feature: +More Efficiency and Convenience StartMenu8 not only brings back the convenient Start Menu to Windows 8, but also allows you to bypass Metro screen on start of Windows 8 and boot to desktop directly.
- Publisher: IObit
- Date: 18-12-2012
- Size: 3678 KB
- Platform: WinOther
- Start Menu X
- License: Freeware
- Price: 0.00

With the latest release of Windows 8, it’s time to kiss goodbye to the Windows start menu which has been with Windows ever since Windows 95. It’s been changing since Windows XP, however has totally disappeared in Windows 8. Conveniently, Start Menu X may be able to help you if you’re lost and in desperation without your trusty start menu, and works perfectly alongside the Metro Start Menu in Windows 8, as an additional menu, or a replacement for the current Windows 7 start menu if you’re looking for one with a little bit more to it and that is a little more customizable!
Start Menu X can run alongside the current Windows start menu if you want it to (Windows 7 or earlier).
- Publisher: OrdinarySoft
- Date: 11-06-2015
- Size: 5838 KB
- Platform: WinOther, Win98, Win2000, WinXP, Win7 x32, Win7 x64, Windows 8, Windows Phone 7, Windows Phone 8, Windows RT, WinServer, WinMobile, WinVista, WinVista x64
- Start Menu 8
- License: Shareware
- Price: 7.99

When Microsoft unveiled the much awaited update to its Windows OS lineup, namely Windows 8, reactions started pouring in from all quarters. Among the most noticeable changes in the new OS is the omission of start menu. As it is, all previous versions of Windows including Server class variants have been equipped with start menu. On top of this, there are millions of Windows users who would stick to the classic look and settings, even when the rest moves to sleek touch screens and new levels of computing. That is why, a number of apps have been released that can bring back the good old start menu on Windows 8 PCs.
- Publisher: IObit
- Date: 12-06-2018
- Size: 11733 KB
- Platform: Win2000, WinXP, Win7 x32, Win7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 10, WinServer, WinOther, Windows2000, Windows2003, Windows Server 2012, Windows Tablet PC Edition 2005, Windows Media Center Edition 2005, WinVista, Windows Vista, WinVista x64
- Start Menu Reviver
- License: Freeware
- Price: 0.00

Start Menu Reviver is an innovative application that adds a Start Menu to Windows 8 PCs and enhances the Start Menu on Windows 7 PCs. Start Menu Reviver is the only Start Menu utility to revive the Microsoft Windows Start menu, not just replace it. It restores the traditional launchpad functionality that is obviously missing in Windows 8, AND fully complements Microsofts new Windows vision by being truly touchscreen friendly. Start Menu Reviver also offers true customization and versatility like no other product available on the market. Truly Touchscreen-Friendly: The unique tile structure in Start Menu Reviver means that it is the only Start Menu that is truly touch-friendly.
- Publisher: ReviverSoft
- Date: 06-06-2013
- Size: 5151 KB
- Platform: Win7 x32, Win7 x64, Windows 8
- Windows Start Menu ViStart
- License: Freeware
- Price: 0.00

In 2007 I made ViStart, the most popular Vista start menu simulator. My vision was to prove that Vista functionality can be achieved in Windows XP. Soon, Windows 7 would be developed. Instead of simply tweaking the interface for ViStart I decided to rewrite the entire project from scratch with a new vision in mind. Although ViStart 7 comes with a Windows 7 skin, it is much more than simply a Windows 7 start menu simulator. I decided to write a new interface engine which would open up the start menu design and layout to theme creators. Now the worlds best Vista start menu has just got better. Today ViStart is the ultimate start menu for Windows! Not only does it come with features from Windows 7 but its now the most essential custom start menu for Windows.
- Publisher: Lee-Soft.com
- Date: 04-06-2012
- Size: 530 KB
- Platform: WinOther
- RetroUI Pro (64-bit)
- License: Shareware
- Price: 4.95

RetroUI Pro brings revolutionary technologies to Windows 8, enabling it to be used efficiently on every type of PC. Included with RetroUI Pro is new patent-pending technology called RetroUI Enforce™. Enforce brings back the Windows taskbar and Start button when the Windows 8 Start screen (Metro) is active. Windows Store (Metro) apps are now windowed so you can resize them and reposition them around the desktop. RetroUI Pro also replaces the missing Start menu with a customizable start menu that integrates the Modern UI (Metro) features so you don’t have to search for the charms bar or hidden corners anymore.
- Publisher: Thinix
- Date: 10-12-2012
- Size: 5 KB
- Platform: WinOther
- RetroUI Pro (32-bit)
- License: Shareware
- Price: 4.95

RetroUI Pro brings revolutionary technologies to Windows 8, enabling it to be used efficiently on every type of PC. Included with RetroUI Pro is new patent-pending technology called RetroUI Enforce. Enforce brings back the Windows taskbar and Start button when the Windows 8 Start screen (Metro) is active. Windows Store (Metro) apps are now windowed so you can resize them and reposition them around the desktop. RetroUI Pro also replaces the missing Start menu with a customizable start menu that integrates the Modern UI (Metro) features so you don\'t have to search for the charms bar or hidden corners anymore.
- Publisher: Thinix
- Date: 21-12-2012
- Size: 7033 KB
- Platform: WinOther
- Win8Starter
- License: Shareware
- Price: 5.99

Win8Starter: Start button and start menu for Windows8! Start button and start menu belong to Windows 8! You cannot find the start menu of Windows 8? No wonder, as Microsoft did not adopt the start button, which was traditionally placed at an exposed position on the task bar, for Windows 8; instead, they now rely completely on the new Metro start screen. Official explanation: hardly any users uses the start button and the start menu. We think: Start button and start menu belong to Windows 8! You agree? Then get back your much-loved habits and attach a bit of Windows 7 nostalgia to your brand-new Windows 8.
- Publisher: Engelmann Media GmbH
- Date: 30-10-2012
- Size: 3270 KB
- Platform: WinOther
- StartIsBack
- License: Shareware

StartIsBack is a lightweight application that allows you to return the standard Start Menu and Start button to Windows 8.
If you cannot get used to the new Metro Start Screen, just use StartIsBack and bring the Start Menu back!
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- Publisher: Tihiy
- Date:
- Platform: Windows 8, WinServer
- Start Menu 10
- License: Freeware
- Price: 0.00

The Windows 10 start menu forces you to use apps and impairs your ability to access folders and common applications. This application will help you escape these annoyances. Start Menu 10 is the right solution for replacing the Windows 10 start menu. Opening the menu gives you access to a smart list of popular apps and applications. This list is populated with the applications that you use most often and those that you have launched most recently. You also have quick access to recently used documents and folders. What makes Start Menu 10 really special is the customizable list of folders and applications.
- Publisher: OrdinarySoft
- Date: 04-02-2016
- Size: 5856 KB
- Platform: Win2000, WinXP, Win7 x32, Win7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 10, WinServer, WinOther, WinVista, WinVista x64
- Classic Start Menu
- License: Shareware
- Price: 19.99

Over fifteen years have passed since we first saw the very new and very exciting Windows Start Menu in 1995, seen in Windows 95. The Start Menu changed only very slightly over the next few released of Windows, however Windows XP in 2001 saw big changes, and these changes become permanent in Windows 7, not to mention Windows 8. Some people were not so keen on the new style of Start Menu, and this is where Classic Start Menu comes into play. Classic Start Menu is a third party application that can replace the Windows XP, Vista, or 7 Start menu with a more familiar looking menu, so that you can get on with your work without having to work out the new Windows Start Menu.
- Publisher: OrdinarySoft
- Date: 01-07-2011
- Size: 11131 KB
- Platform: Windows Server, Windows Vista, WinOther
- My Start Menu
- License: Shareware
- Price: 20.00

With the Windows start menu replacement My Start Menu you easily customize your personal start menu for Windows according to your needs. My Start Menu combines valuable features of a customizable start menu with the familiar user interface of Windows Explorer. Create your personal menu structure and simply enhance your own start menu with additional menu items by drag & drop or copy/paste. Save time in your daily work with My Start Menu. The start menu replacement My Start Menu for Microsoft Windows™ allows you instant access to applications, recently opened documents, folders, drives and websites.
- Publisher: Infonautics GmbH
- Date: 24-02-2017
- Size: 2000 KB
- Platform: Win7 x32, Win7 x64, WinVista, WinVista x64, WinXP, Windows 8, Windows 10
- RetroUI Pro 64bit
- License: Shareware
- Price: 4.95

RetroUI Pro brings revolutionary technologies to Windows 8, enabling it to be used efficiently on every type of PC. Included with RetroUI Pro is new patent-pending technology called RetroUI EnforceOao. Enforce brings back the Windows taskbar and Start button when the Windows 8 Start screen (Metro) is active. Windows Store (Metro) apps are now windowed so you can resize them and reposition them around the desktop. RetroUI Pro also replaces the missing Start menu with a customizable start menu that integrates the Modern UI (Metro) features so you don't have to search for the charms bar or hidden corners anymore.
- Publisher: Thinix
- Date:
- Size: 7075 KB
- Platform: WinOther
- RetroUI Pro 32bit
- License: Shareware
- Price: 4.95

RetroUI Pro brings revolutionary technologies to Windows 8, enabling it to be used efficiently on every type of PC. Included with RetroUI Pro is new patent-pending technology called RetroUI Enforce. Enforce brings back the Windows taskbar and Start button when the Windows 8 Start screen (Metro) is active. Windows Store (Metro) apps are now windowed so you can resize them and reposition them around the desktop. RetroUI Pro also replaces the missing Start menu with a customizable start menu that integrates the Modern UI (Metro) features so you don't have to search for the charms bar or hidden corners anymore.
- Publisher: Thinix
- Date:
- Size: 6758 KB
- Platform: WinOther
- Start8
- License: Shareware

Windows 8 is now available (in preview and release editions) and has taken the Windows interface to a whole new level. Unfortunately, Windows 8 did not come with a desktop feature that the world makes use of billions times a day, the "Start" menu. Luckily, we have a solution!
Features
Windows 7 style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancements
Users can search for Windows 8-style (Metro) apps with it
Users can pin desktop and Metro apps
Full support for Jump Lists
Unified Search
Users can boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop
Fast access to shut down, devices, music, documents, videos
Automatically matches color to the color of the taskbar
Start button is now skinnable
Optionally disable the desktop "hot spots"
Supports WindowFX 5.
- Publisher: Stardock Systems
- Date:
- Size: 2150 KB
- Platform: Windows 8
- Taskbar Classic Start Menu
- License: Shareware

Taskbar Classic Start Menu adds to the system notification area an icon. By clicking this icon, you can bring up a popup menu, which is similar to the Start Menu in Windows 2000 and Me. The program is designed for users who want to launch their programs using classic Start Menu, which in Windows 7 is missing. This menu can automatically hide unused items (in the same manner as Windows 2000 and Me Start Menu did), show only the common or only the personal items, or they both together (separately or merged), or display a number of items with the user-specified second additional icon. It is possible to separately specify the size of icons, both for top-level items and sub-folders, to choose to display in multiple columns of a given height or one, with or without separators.
- Publisher: Vladimir Belyaev
- Date:
- Size: 10004 KB
- Platform: Win7 x32, Win7 x64, WinOther, WinVista, WinVista x64
- Windows 8 Start Menu
- License: Freeware
- Price: 0.00

Windows 8 Start Menu is a handy tool that provides you with a handy start menu to launch any application easier.
Despite its name, the software works on other operating systems as well. It offers you easy access to any installed application and allows you to open the 'Run' window with a single click.
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- Publisher: thomas mims
- Date:
- Platform: Win7 x64, Windows 7, Windows 8, WinOther, WinVista, WinVista x64
- Win 8 Start Menu Changer
- License: Shareware

Win 8 Start Menu Changer is a simple but handy application for the new operating system Windows 8, which lets you change the default appearance of the Start Menu to the one on Windows 7.
In addition you can also enable or disable the Metro Ribbon UI, File Explorer and other functions.
Windows 8 Developer Preview is available for download via this page.
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- Publisher: Havy Alegria
- Date:
- Platform: Windows 8
- Sticky Tiles for Windows 8
- License: Shareware

Sticky Tiles for Windows 8 is a simple but efficient application that allows you to remember important events and facts by pinning live tiles on the Start menu. The user can create multiple tiles and arrange them on the menu with just a few clicks.
The tiles can be personalized by using different colors, layouts and sizes for certain event types.
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- Publisher: Nirmit Kavaiya
- Date:
- Platform: Windows 8





















