Windows 8 Start Menu Apps and Alternatives
15 applications in this hubLast updated: Feb 16th 2024, 03:51 GMT
When Windows 8 was officially launched in October 2012, a lot of users were disappointed that Microsoft decided to stick to the initial plan and removed the traditional Start Menu from the operating system.
In order to help people overcome this issue, third-party developers have started creating dedicated apps that would restore the functionality of the well-known Start Menu to computers running Windows 8.
Some of these tools are meant to help users simply locate their folders and programs with greater ease, without needing to first access the Start Screen.
There are also some utilities that bring extra functions, including a wide range of power options or customization features.
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filed under: Start Menu, Windows 8, Customization
Applications
- 50,802 downloads
- 1.47 MB
StartIsBack 2.9.20 for Win10 / 1.7.6 for Win8.1 / 2.1.2 for Win8
Bring back the standard Start Menu to Windows 8, 8.1 or 10 and enjoy accessing your favorite progr...
- 17,202 downloads
- 2.3 MB
Power8 1.6.4 Build 1640
Simple-to-use software application that brings back the classic Windows 7 Start Menu to Windows 8 ...
- 57,644 downloads
- 10.4 MB
Start8 1.56
Adds a Start Menu to Windows 8 to help you benefit from its advantages, while not compromising on ...
- 20,157 downloads
- 6.41 MB
Start Menu Reviver 3.0.6.4
Feature-packed Start Menu replacement that provides you with easy access to your documents and fil...
- 89,970 downloads
- 11.8 MB
Start Menu 8 6.0.0.2
Bring back the Start button and menu to Windows 8, change the visual aspect of the button and menu...
- 58,070 downloads
- 6.86 MB
Classic Shell 4.3.1
Simple-to-use application that allows you to add removed features to your system, such as the clas...
- 5,765 downloads
- 1.6 MB
Start Menu for Pokki 269.8.116
This compact application allows you to install the Pokki platform on your computer and access mult...
- 5,325 downloads
- 10.1 MB
RetroUI 4.0.1.0
This easy to use application allows users to bypass the Metro UI and access their programs and doc...
- 1,461 downloads
- 15.82 MB
StartBar8 1.0.5.0
A handy and reliable desktop bar that provides you with access to your folders, applications and f...
- 10,235 downloads
- 16.92 MB
8StartButton 2.7.0
Adds a feature-packed Start Menu to your Windows 8 computer, in order to allow you to quickly shut...
- 200,631 downloads
- 708 KB
StartW8 1.2.111.0
Enjoy the functions of a Start Menu on your Windows 8 PC by turning to this lightweight applicatio...
- 2,551 downloads
- 1.65 MB
Viva Start Menu 1.6.1
Lightweight and clean application which enables you to quickly revive the classical Start menu in ...
- 12,867 downloads
- 2.08 MB
Spesoft Windows 8 Start Menu 1.40
A handy software solution that provides Windows 8 users with a functional and intuitive a Windows ...
- 2,777 downloads
- 4.11 MB
Win8Starter 1.0.13.122
A simple-to-use program that helps you add the Start button and menu to Windows 8, perform search ...
- 3,546 downloads
- 1.13 MB
Wentutu Start Menu 1.6
Enables Windows 8 users to revive the Windows 7 Start menu, while still keeping the Start screen a...