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Return the "Start" menu to Windows 8® with Start8

Make the transition to Windows 8 easy and familiar for your end users.

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Innovation

Return the Start Button to Windows 8

Windows 7-style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancements

  • Search for Windows 8-style (Modern UI) apps
  • Pin desktop and Metro apps to the start menu
  • Jump List support
  • Unified Search for apps, settings and files
  • Boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop
  • One click access to shut down, devices, music, documents, and videos
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Control

Configurable Start menu size Windows 8 Start screen accessible from the Start menu Get started quickly with easy to configure UI

Configurable Start menu size

Windows 8 Start screen accessible from the Start menu

Get started quickly with easy to configure UI

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Start menu matched the color of the taskbar

Customization

  • Optionally disable the desktop Windows 8 “hot spots”
  • Supports WindowFX 5.1 Start menu animations (currently in BETA)

Skin the “Start” button

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Support

Group Policy

Control the configuration of your Start8 deployment via group policy and standardize your working environment. Includes .ADMX template (in the GroupPolicy folder).

Technical Support

Stardock’s software is always backed by a knowledgeable technical support team to help you if you need it.


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System Requirements

  • Windows 8
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