Several third-party utilities can serve as Start menu replacements for Windows 8 users who aren't as keen on the new Start screen.

Classic Shell is a favorite among Windows 8 users who have reverted back to the Windows 7-style Start menu, and is an open-source option that doesn't cost anything.

You will now have a fully functional Windows 8 Start Menu as shown below. If you wish to customize the Start Menu, you can right-click on the Start Button and select Settings. This will open the ...

If you're a Windows 8 user missing your Start Menu, this free replacement could be just the ticket.

Question: How can I add a Start menu, or something like it, back to Windows 8? Without that and its list of all of your installed programs, you have to go subject yourself to a form of computing ...

If you're running Windows 8.1 today and want the Start menu back, take a look at our list of the best, least expensive, and most authentic Windows 8 Start menu replacements.

Furthermore, Start Menu 8 is available for more Windows system, like the Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and even Windows 10 Preview.

Just give me the Start menu Clicking the Start button just puts you into the Windows 8.1 Start page—but fortunately, programs that bring back the classic Start menu still work.

Commentary: The Windows 8 Start screen does offers certain benefits, but the good, old-fashioned Start menu is still the best way to access all your programs and settings.

Open-Shell is a free software that brings the classic Start Menu & more back to Windows 11/10 desktop. This Classic Shell alternative will customize your desktop experience.

To open the Control Panel from the Windows 8 Start Screen go to the Start Screen and type Control. When the search results appear click on the Settings category as shown below.