Microsoft Windows® 8 is shipped without the “Start” menu. Stardock heard the cries from Windows 8 users and Start8 brings back the Start menu to Windows 8. It’s the most used desktop feature billions of users depend on every day and packed it with additional functionality.

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

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

System Requirements
Windows 8/8.1 or Windows Server 2012/2012R2

Start8 1.40 – Final Changelog
-Supports Windows 8.1 Update [April 2014] -Fix to allow clicking on section titles in search
-Fix for issue with documents showing in most recent apps list
-Fix to exclude desktop items from recent apps list
-Fixed issue with touch to close on touch-enabled machines re-opening the menu

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