File Details |
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| File Size | 10.2 MB |
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| License | Shareware, $4.99 |
| Operating System | Windows 8/10 |
| Date Added | August 17, 2015 |
| Total Downloads | 13,151 |
| Publisher | Stardock Corp. |
| Homepage | Start8 |
Publisher's Description
Start8 brings the "Start" menu back to Windows 8. The Windows 8 Consumer Preview is available and has taken the Windows interface to a whole new level. Unfortunately, the preview did not come with a desktop feature that the world makes use of billions times a day, the "Start" menu.
Latest Reviews
CyberDoc999 reviewed v1.56 on Aug 17, 2015
Start IS Back is way better
StartISBack.com
OAKsider reviewed v1.31 on Dec 5, 2013
Start8 is great.
Really great.
-Lord- reviewed v1.20 on Aug 22, 2013
Start Menu 8 is free.
Really free.
nvic reviewed v1.20 on Aug 21, 2013
The only quality alternative to a downgrade...works well and makes Win8 usable as a desktop OS.
Worth the cheap price.
bodean reviewed v1.17 Beta on Jul 1, 2013
Fileform is getting a little slow at posting stuff. This came out 4 days ago....
Raimondas reviewed v1.16 on May 7, 2013
This simple tool makes Win8 easy usable.
Very satisfied with it.
-Lord- reviewed v1.16 on May 2, 2013
@tickleonthetum
For one, I did some reading and confirm that
U may be right in that the traditional start menu may not be there.
Could be that they may still bring it back, it's not finalized. My review really
Keys on that this software should still be free and Start Menu 8 is.
You shouldn't get so
Overly excited about someone else's reviews. Please
Understand that we are all entitled to our opinions.
tickleonthetum reviewed v1.15 on Apr 23, 2013
@-Lord-: MS is not bringing back the Start Menu, only the Start Button, which will simply switch you to the Start Screen... Get your facts straight before marking down programs!
Start8 is the best of the bunch when it comes to Start Menu replaces for Windows 8. It took me all of a few minutes to decide to pay for it!
-Lord- reviewed v1.15 on Apr 18, 2013
Windows 8.1 update (forthcoming) will return the start menu to Windows and will also give the alternative to boot to desktop rather than metro.
this should have been freeware to begin with, but now it's just going to be uselessware once the update is released.
DeadFly reviewed v1.15 on Apr 18, 2013
Start8 1.15 Changelog
•- New: optionally view the taskbar when using fullscreen Windows 8-style menu
•- Optimizations to icon loading code and frequently used apps list
Start8 1.12 Changelog
•Added support for bmp start buttons with alpha channels
•Fix for a possible crash while searching
•Fix for frequently used apps list not filtering out some pinned taskbar items
•Assorted tweaks and performance improvements
CyberDoc999 reviewed v1.56 on Aug 17, 2015
Start IS Back is way better
StartISBack.com
OAKsider reviewed v1.31 on Dec 5, 2013
Start8 is great.
Really great.
-Lord- reviewed v1.20 on Aug 22, 2013
Start Menu 8 is free.
Really free.
nvic reviewed v1.20 on Aug 21, 2013
The only quality alternative to a downgrade...works well and makes Win8 usable as a desktop OS.
Worth the cheap price.
bodean reviewed v1.17 Beta on Jul 1, 2013
Fileform is getting a little slow at posting stuff. This came out 4 days ago....
Raimondas reviewed v1.16 on May 7, 2013
This simple tool makes Win8 easy usable.
Very satisfied with it.
-Lord- reviewed v1.16 on May 2, 2013
@tickleonthetum
For one, I did some reading and confirm that
U may be right in that the traditional start menu may not be there.
Could be that they may still bring it back, it's not finalized. My review really
Keys on that this software should still be free and Start Menu 8 is.
You shouldn't get so
Overly excited about someone else's reviews. Please
Understand that we are all entitled to our opinions.
tickleonthetum reviewed v1.15 on Apr 23, 2013
@-Lord-: MS is not bringing back the Start Menu, only the Start Button, which will simply switch you to the Start Screen... Get your facts straight before marking down programs!
Start8 is the best of the bunch when it comes to Start Menu replaces for Windows 8. It took me all of a few minutes to decide to pay for it!
-Lord- reviewed v1.15 on Apr 18, 2013
Windows 8.1 update (forthcoming) will return the start menu to Windows and will also give the alternative to boot to desktop rather than metro.
this should have been freeware to begin with, but now it's just going to be uselessware once the update is released.
DeadFly reviewed v1.15 on Apr 18, 2013
Start8 1.15 Changelog
•- New: optionally view the taskbar when using fullscreen Windows 8-style menu
•- Optimizations to icon loading code and frequently used apps list
Start8 1.12 Changelog
•Added support for bmp start buttons with alpha channels
•Fix for a possible crash while searching
•Fix for frequently used apps list not filtering out some pinned taskbar items
•Assorted tweaks and performance improvements
nvic reviewed v1.15 on Apr 17, 2013
I've recommended this to countless people who hate Windows 8's UI. If you don't mind paying for a replacement menu, this is by far the best one out there.
Music4Ever reviewed v1.12 on Mar 21, 2013
Best Start Menu fixer for 8 that's improving with each release - I don't mind paying a pittance for for it either & I've used Stardock products for many years ~
OAKsider reviewed v1.12 on Mar 20, 2013
Incredible bit of software. Perfectly mimics Windows Start Menu. Only $5 (for life of product). Developed by Stardock, trusted. New and improved releases regularly. Tiny file size and low resource usage. This review's especially for Lord Troll IV of Lameville.