start8

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.

Without Start8	With Start8

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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	Clean, streamlined UI enhances Start8's usability

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Customization

• Optionally disable the desktop Windows 8 "hot spots"
• Supports WindowFX 5.1 start menu animations
• Includes .ADMX template (in GroupPolicy folder)

Start menu matches the color of the taskbar

Skin the "Start" button start8 with crack