How to add a Start button to Windows 8? Just install Start Button 8! The package contains a Start button and a convenient Menu. A ready solution for those who like to keep everything under control.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Skip Metro Suite Alternatives
Skip Metro Suite is described as 'For Windows 8 allows you to boot directly to Classic Desktop in Windows 8 RTM and Release Preview.Also it allows you completely disable all edge panels, not just hide them! All of them will be disabled, including square start button at bottom-left corner' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Skip Metro Suite for Windows, Android, Android Tablet and F-Droid. The best Skip Metro Suite alternative is Classic Shell, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Skip Metro Suite are StartAllBack, Start11, StartIsBack and WindowBlinds.
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Finalbird is a free program to always reach required folders, files and programs, to work faster and more efficiently.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
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Start Menu Modifier will allow you to open the star screen at the bottom or the top of your desktop, when you click on the Win flag key.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
A skinnable start menu to replace your existing Windows XP start menu. It also allows you to get the Windows Start Menu back on Windows 7, 8 or 10.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Alerts
- Discontinued
- Warning
Platforms
- Windows
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
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Bring back the Classic Windows XP Start Menu to Windows 8 & 10. With one click you have access to all of your Start Menu entries. Plus direct access to the Control Panel, Administrator command line and Run dialog.
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