Date: 2013-07-23
free
Windows 8,Windows Vista,Windows 7,Windows XP
3.5
free
Description - IObit StartMenu8
Start Menu 8 is specially designed for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 to bring back both the Windows 8 start button and Windows 8 Start Menu. It offers the option to skip Modern UI, allowing users who only work on desktop to boot to Windows 8 desktop directly. It`s the best Windows 8 start menu replacement. Start Menu 8 can also run smoothly on Windows 7/Vista/XP to replace the built-in start menu.
* The Best Start Menu Replacement for Windows 8
* Easily Switch between Metro and Desktop Interface
What`s new:
+ Enhanced support for Windows 10 Technical Preview
+ Added Big Hero Start button icon
+ Supported removing Modern apps from Start Menu
+ Improved the font display on high resolution screen
* Resolved the conflict of Screenshot hotkey
* Solved Auto Shutdown problem that fails to create scheduled tasks
* Fixed general bugs
Pros:
"Quick search feature"
"Faithful recreation of Windows 7 Start menu"
"Access to most used features"
Cons:
"Doesn`t show user icon"
"Can`t use arrow keys to select item"
"Option to boot to desktop doesn`t work"
"Jumping to Modern UI unintuitive"
