Windows 8 Metro Disabler

Windows 8 Metro Disabler is a lightweight and portable software application that deactivates the Metro UI in Windows 8 and brings back the classic Start menu from Windows 7. It does not include complicated settings, making it suitable for all types of users, even the ones with limited or no experience in computer software.

As there is no setup pack involved, you can drop the executable file anywhere on the hard disk and click it to immediately run the app.

There is also the possibility of saving Windows 8 Metro Disabler to a USB flash disk or similar storage unit, in order to run it on any computer effortlessly, as long as it has Windows 8 installed.

An important aspect to take into account is that the Windows registry does not get updated with new entries, and files are not left behind on the hard disk after removing the utility.

The interface is made from a small window with a plain and simple structure, providing quick access to all its options. The "what you see is what you get" principle applies here, since there is nothing else available, except for the buttons shown in the main frame.

You can enable the Start menu by clicking a button as well as restore the Metro style in the same manner. It is necessary to restart Explorer to complete both actions, and this can be done from Windows 8 Metro Disabler. You can shut down the computer.

The tool carries out a job swiftly and error-free. We have not come across any issues in our tests, since Windows 8 Metro Disabler did not hang or crash. It uses low CPU and RAM. Thanks to its general ease of use, this program can be handled by novices with confidence.