Software Listing: Win 8 Start Menu Changer
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Windows 8 Start Menu Application
- License: Freeware
- Price: 0.00

Windows 8 Start menu [W8SM] application allows the user to quickly bring back start menu features for windows 8. With W8SM, you can have both a start menu, and leverage pinned applications via metro at the same time.
Bring back the start menu via Windows 8 in a new way, Custom start menu sizing options, Leverage run prompt with one click, Fully customizable start menu, Leverage both classic start menu look and feel all while keeping metro running, Administrative features , Advanced User features, Easy to use, just download > extract > double click on W8SM.exe to run.
- Publisher: W8-start-menu
- Date:
- Size: 165 KB
- Platform: WinOther
- 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
- Wentutu Start Menu
- License: Shareware

Microsoft Windows 8 is launched without the "Start" menu. We created Wentutu Start Menu for Windows 8 users. With this application, you can easily get Start menu back. Here is a video tells you how to install and set it. Wentutu Start Menu supports multiple languages. You can own the specific version of the language. Wentutu Start Menu has built-in program-searching function. You only have to input query in the search box and the required programs would be found quickly and efficiently. You can boot into desktop automatically with Wentutu Start Menu.
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- Publisher: wentutu
- Date:
- Platform: WinOther
- Start Menu for Pokki
- License: Shareware

Start Menu for Pokki is a handy application that can be used to provide users with easy access to the folders and applications on their computers.
This software utility also comes with a powerful search function that generates results both from the PC and the Internet. Furthermore, one can rely on Start Menu for Pokki to shut down, reboot or switch users without launching any additional windows.
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- Publisher: SweetLabs, Inc.
- Date:
- Platform: Windows 8
- 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
- Classic Start 8
- License: Shareware

Classic Start 8 can help users bring back the traditional Start Menu to Windows 8, without disrupting the functionality of the OS.
Furthermore, they even get access to power options, so they no longer need to look for keyboard shortcuts or hidden menus whenever they want to shutdown or reboot their PC.
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- Publisher: Crawler LLC
- Date:
- Platform: Windows 8
- 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
- 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 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 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
- Customize Start Menu
- License: Shareware
- Price: 29.95

Customize Your Desktop, Start Menu and Quick Launch in blink of an eye! Customize Start Menu is a tool for arranging menu items into groups, manage desktop icons and Quick Launch. The software has its own database of application titles and can automatically sort out hundreds of applications into target groups. The software also allows copying application icons from the Start menu to Desktop and Quick Launch, or delete them from there. All this saves your time and helps you to keep your business in good order! The software allows working with profiles (Start menu, Desktop and Quick Launch) of different users registered in the system.
- Publisher: Smart PC Solutions, LLC
- Date: 11-08-2005
- Size: 889 KB
- Platform: Win2000, Windows Server, WinOther
- Start Menu Tweak
- License: Shareware
- Price: 22

Start Menu Tweak will help you arrange Start Menu and Favorites and make your work comfortable! It will sort your software into groups. Start Menu Tweak has its own database of application and can automatically sort out hundreds of applications into target groups. Schemes allow apply quickly rebuild menus. Change folder's icon is possible. Groups: The software displays the whole list of applications installed into the Start menu of your computer and allows manual or automatic sorting of these applications into groups. The software has some preset standard groups. You can add your own groups to existing ones.
- Publisher: Miolapoza Software
- Date: 20-10-2005
- Size: 998 KB
- Platform: Win2000, Windows Server, WinOther
- Start Menu Fast
- License: Shareware
- Price: 15

Start Menu Fast is utility which helps you find your programs in the Windows Start Menu faster. Do you have many programs in your START menu? Do you have situations where you know the name of the program, but cannot find the program in your large START menu? If you can say YES, then you should try "Start Menu Fast" application..
- Publisher: KutinSoft.com
- Date: 07-12-2006
- Size: 875 KB
- Platform: Win2000, Windows Server, WinOther
- Portable Start Menu
- License: Freeware
- Price: 0.00

Portable Start Menu is a simple and free start menu application that can be installed on USB sticks or local PCs. Organize your programs in a simple menu system and launch them via a tray icon. If you close Portable Start Menu on an USB-Stick, running applications can be closed automatically, too. Main features: * Organize and launch applications via a tray menu * Closes running applications on USB-Sticks automatically * Checks if an application has been changed before execution * Runs on USB-Sticks without leaving any traces on a host PC * Portable Start Menu is Freeware Additional functions on USB sticks: * Create an autorun file to automatically launch Portable Start Menu * Close running applications when you exit Portable Start Menu.
- Publisher: Martin Aignesberger
- Date: 23-10-2007
- Size: 961 KB
- Platform: Win2000, Windows Server, Windows Vista, WinOther
- Vista Start Menu
- License: Freeware
- Price: 0.00

Vista Start Menu was specifically designed to replace the often confusing menu in Windows XP and Windows Vista. For your convenience, the interface has been developed with human psychology taken into account. Solve tasks in a simpler and quicker way. Vista Start Menu offers many new features not available in the system Start menu. You can start a program or open a document in a couple of keystrokes, without having to take your hands away from the keyboard. Easy-to-use zooming allows those with large monitors and people with poor eyesight to work with comfort. If you have many programs, they will all fit onto the screen because you will be able to stretch the Start menu and resize it any way you like.
- Publisher: OrdinarySoft
- Date: 25-05-2011
- Size: 9695 KB
- Platform: Tablets, Win2000, Windows Server, Windows Vista, WinOther
- Start Menu 7
- License: Freeware
- Price: 0.00

Start Menu 7 was specifically designed to replace the often confusing menu in Windows 7 or old Windows. For your convenience, the interface has been developed with human psychology taken into account. Solve tasks in a simpler and quicker way. Start Menu 7 offers many new features not available in the system Start menu. If you have many programs, they will all fit onto the screen because you will be able to stretch the Start menu and resize it any way you like. Start searching the Internet or your local computer right from the Start menu with just one keystroke. Easy-to-use zooming allows those with large monitors and people with poor eyesight to work with comfort.
- Publisher: OrdinarySoft
- Date: 23-06-2011
- Size: 9749 KB
- Platform: Win7 x32, Win7 x64, Windows Server, Windows Vista, 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


















