Return the start menu to Windows 8 with Start8 from Stardock!
Return the start menu to Windows 8 with Start8 from Stardock!
Start8, the much anticipated software solution that returns the start menu and its functionality to Windows 8, is now available. Ease the transition to Windows 8 with Start8 by bringing the familiarity of the Windows 7-style start menu along with additional enhancements to Microsoft's new Windows 8 release.
Start8 will boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop by default, giving users a friendly starting point during their migration. Start8 also enables users to search for, pin and launch both classic and Modern UI applications from the start menu.
FEATURES
* Adds a Windows 7-style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancements
* Boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop
* Search for Windows 8-style (Modern UI) apps
* Pin desktop and Modern UI apps
* Jump list support
* Windows 8 Start screen accessible from the Start menu
* Optionally disable Windows 8 'hot spots'
* Configurable Start menu size
* Fast access to shut down, devices, music, documents, videos
* Skinnable Start button
* Group policy support
HOW TO GET IT
Visit: http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/download.asp
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
* Windows 8
What's New: Start8 1.2 Update - Updated for Windows 8.1 Preview build compatibility - Start8 allows customizing the Start button image AND provides a desktop Start menu
Limitations: 30 Days Trial

Start8 1.2 is 100% clean
This download (Start8_setup.exe) was tested thoroughly and was found 100% clean. Click "Report Spyware" link on the top if you found this software contains any form of malware, including but not limited to: spyware, viruses, trojans and backdoors.

 

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