Software Listing: Windows 8 Start Menu Replacement
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Aston Menu
- License: Shareware

Aston Menu is Windows start menu replacement with the enhanced functionality.
Try Aston Menu today because:
- It is fully skinable
- It increases productivity
- It is safe and easy to use (and safe to remove)
- It provides unique beauty and style
- It supports many languages
- It is a resources-friendly hardware acceleration
- It has sound effects support.
- Publisher: Gladiators Software
- Date:
- Size: 10997 KB
- Platform: Win2000, Windows 7, WinOther, WinServer, WinVista
- My Menu Explorer
- License: Shareware
- Price: 20.00

With the Windows start menu replacement My Menu Explorer you easily customize your personal start menu for Windows according to your needs. My Menu Explorer 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 Menu Explorer. The start menu replacement My Menu Explorer for Microsoft Windows™ allows you instant access to applications, recently opened documents, folders, drives and websites.
- Publisher: Infonautics GmbH
- Date: 19-09-2016
- Size: 1953 KB
- Platform: Win7 x32, Win7 x64, WinVista, WinVista x64, WinXP, Windows 8
- 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
- Classic Start Menu with Aero
- License: Demo

Confused by Windows 7 Start Menu? Miss so familiar Classic Start Menu? If so, you should take use of our utility - Classic Start Menu. It is original software which is getting more and more popular among those users who could not get used to Windows 7 Start Menu.
Classic Start Menu is considered as a perfect replacement to Windows 7 Start Menu. It helps you to find programs and folders many times faster. You always know where you put your things because folders expand when you hover over them. Besides, you can still enjoy your favorite "quick find" feature available in Classic Start Menu.
- Publisher: OrdinarySoft
- Date:
- Size: 11130 KB
- Platform: Windows 7, WinOther, WinVista
- 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
- Memo Stick for Windows 8
- License: Shareware

Memo Stick is a useful application for the Windows 8 users who need to handle multiple notes regularly. This app allows you to create multiple stickers and use several colors in order to remember important information.
With this app you can pin the items that you care about on the Start Screen in order to quickly access the information.
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- Publisher: PlaceChallenge, Inc.
- Date:
- Platform: Windows 8
- Bitmap Live Tile Clock for Windows 8
- License: Shareware

Bitmap Live Tile Clock for Windows 8 is a handy application designed to display a clock on the Windows Start Screen. The program includes fife themes and enables you to change between them by tapping or clicking the main window.
You can use this tool for enhancing the information from the Start Screen with an analog or digital clock.
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- Publisher: gishtaki
- Date:
- Platform: Windows 8
- 8StartButton
- License: Shareware
- Price: 12.00

8StartButton is not just a start screen button, it is a full start button with a full new designed start menu
Access the new 8StartButton start menu, the Windows 8 apps screen, or the Windows 8 start screen with a regular left mouse button click
Fully functional start button
Just as you're used it from previous Windows versions: a real start button + start menu: a brand new one - not a cloned one
Highly customizable
Edit all start menu tiles, add additional tiles, and up to 10 custom start menu buttons. Skin the start button with own images
Fully functional start menu
A fully featured new tree view start menu with right click Explorer menu support - designed in the Windows 8 'Modern UI' style
Full control over Windows 8
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- Publisher: Totalidea Software New Zealand Ltd.
- Date:
- Size: 15564 KB
- Platform: Windows 8















