What is Start8™?
Microsoft Windows® 8 is shipped without the "Start" menu.
Stardock heard the cries from Windows 8 users
We put the "Start" menu back in Windows 8. We accurately recreated the most used desktop feature billions of users depend on every day and packed it with additional functionality.
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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
Control
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Configurable Start menu size |
Windows 8 Start screen accessible from the Start menu |
Clean, streamlined UI enhances Start8's usability |
Customization
- Optionally disable the desktop Windows 8 "hot spots"
- Supports WindowFX 5.1 start menu animations
- Includes .ADMX template (in GroupPolicy folder)
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Start menu matches the color of the taskbar |
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Skin the "Start" button |
Additional Screenshots
Customize appearance
Control hotkeys
Search documents
Locate files
Common shortcuts
View all programs
Most recent documents
Quickly access power options
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System RequirementsWindows 8 or Windows Server 2012 |
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