Stardock Start8

Ever missed the classic start menu from earlier Windows (Windows 7, Vista, XP, ...) ?

Which isn't developed by the Microsoft anymore?

Well there is a solution for you, and it's called Start8 from Stardock

Stardock Start8 lets you return the Start Button to Windows 8 & 8.1 (It's already Win8.1 Compatible!). This operating system of Microsoft is shipped without the “Start” menu. Start8 brings back Windows 7-style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancements. Also you can view and launch installed applications (including Modern apps), All Programs menu. Start8 includes support for “jump lists”/recent documents for recently accessed programs (Devices, Documents, Music, Videos, Photos, Computer, and more). Pin favorite desktop and Metro apps shortcuts directly to the start menu for easy access. Stardock Start8 adds searchable Windows 8-style (Modern UI) Start menu options for Windows desktop applications, Modern applications, and documents. It allows automatically load directly to your Windows desktop on login (vs the start screen).

BEFORE AND AFTER

FEATURES
WINDOWS 7-STYLE START MENU WITH WINDOWS 8 ENHANCEMENTS
*Search for Windows 8-style (Modern UI) apps
*Pin desktop and Metro apps to the start menu
*Jump List support
*Unified Search for apps, settings and files
*Boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop
*One click access to shut down, devices, music, documents, and videos




◄Win8 Startscreen accessible from the Start8's Start Menu






Clean, streamlined UI enhances Start8's usability ►




CUSTOMIZATION
*Optionally disable the desktop Windows 8 "hot spots"
*Supports WindowFX 5.1 start menu animations
*Includes .ADMX template (in GroupPolicy folder)

It matches the color of the Taskbar

WHAT'S NEW (v 1.31)

* Added some additional strings to bundled language files for Windows 8.1

* DisplayFusion fixes

* Hid the advanced option to go to desktop when closing a metro app on Win8.1

* Disabled the option for the user picture to hide the user picture when using a WB skin

* Fixed an issue with custom themes and non English languages where the shutdown button would clip text

DOWNLOAD

STARDOCK START8 v1.31

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