While searching for Third Party alternative software’s for bringing back windows start menu feel on Windows 8, I came across few interesting tools – and I introduced them in my earlier blog posts – Stardock’s Start8 (licensed version), Classic Shell, Power8 were those.
[logo courtesy: AreaGuard]
Today I just found another cool alternative that you can try for free – StartW8 – is developed by Area Guard. You can install and use the software free of cost. It gives you start menu closer to the appearance of Windows 8 aero look and feel.
Have a look at the screenshot @ http://www.areaguard.com/startw8-start-menu-for-windows8-screenshots
StartW8 key features
- Automatically switch to desktop immediately after signing in
- Added Windows Start menu in Windows 8 design, but Windows 7 functionality
- Activate menu with Win key
- Log off, lock and turn off buttons
- Traditional search field
- Favourite applications
- All user configurable
- Support for silent installation
- Multilanguage support (18 languages)
- Option to ignore the lower left Hot corner
[Quoted from AreaGuard StartW8 website]
Download and Try StartW8 from: http://www.areaguard.com/startw8
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