Sunday, July 15, 2012

Start8 Bringing back the Windows(R) “Start” menu

The Windows 8 Consumer Preview is available and has taken the Windows interface to a whole new level. Unfortunately, the preview did not come with a desktop feature that the world makes use of billions times a day, the "Start" menu. Luckily, we have a solution!


Start8 brings the "Start" menu back to Windows 8. This product is free and is available now! Enter your email address below to receive a download link.
Features

    - Adds a "Start" menu to the Windows 8 taskbar
    - Enables quick access and searching of your installed applications
    - Adds Run... option via right-click menu
    - Adds Shutdown... option via right-click menu
    - Choose a custom Start button image

New in v0.87, July 2012

    - Automatically load your Windows desktop on login (vs the start screen)

New in v0.86, March 2012

    - Adds control over the "Start" menu size on the Explorer desktop
    - Adds option for the "WinKey" to show fullscreen "Metro" desktop

System requirements

    - Windows 8 Consumer or Release Preview

http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/

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