Return the "Start" menu to Windows 8® with Start8™
Make the transition to Windows 8 easy and familiar for your end users.
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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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 |
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Customization
- Optionally disable the desktop Windows 8 “hot spots”
- Supports WindowFX 5.1 Start menu animations (currently in BETA)
Skin the “Start” button
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