Start8 for Windows(R) 8 - Bringing back the Windows Start menu

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Start8

Bringing back the Windows® "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