One of the most controversial changes in the interface of Windows 8 - the disappearance of "Start" menu.Dozens of developers, fortunately, offer their own responses to the question of how to return the Windows 8 "Start" button.About programs that allow you to do, and today we'll talk.
Clean Slate
concept interface Windows 8 went against everything users are accustomed to what versions of Windows, from "95" and up to "7"."Tea" interface found supporters, but there are those who belong to the "improvement" is very ambiguous.As time passes, some users will undoubtedly accept the unusual movement of the cursor to shut down the computer.
get used to the rapid entry into special "hot" corners of the display.However, dissatisfied shouts that back in Windows 8 "Start" button is necessary, will be played for a long time.With her many daily began working with a computer.Developers have come to the idea of creating a switchable button, track the number of users who will exchange the classic "Start" to modern "tag" Metro interface.Representatives of Microsoft, which was presented to the operating system, told that the "Start" button is no longer needed, since the entire screen can be turned into one big menu.
Maybe so.Perhaps that was lost "Start" button, there are a number of advantages.Currently, however, a fairly large demand for a variety of programs for the resuscitation of the traditional system interface.Therefore go directly to the discussion of software products.
program Power 8
First look at how Windows 8 to return the "Start" button with the help of «Power 8".After installation in the corner of the display will immediately "Start" button.However, in appearance it is a little different from the usual: the size of the new button is similar to the keys to minimize open windows, which is located in the lower right corner of the taskbar.
If that little button "Start" for Windows does not suit you, do not worry, because the size of the settings can be changed.«Power 8", moreover, can block the start screen of the main monitor.In the case of a configuration in which there are multiple monitors, additional desktop "hot corner" lets you trigger a tiled interface will work properly.If, however, the application errors are detected, the button will show an exclamation mark.
Comfort in use
will return to you the "Start" to 8 "Vindovs", which includes menus, a team restart and shutdown your PC.Present here and other little things that make the work more convenient.Many items received submenus.For example, the user can command the control panel items and all the possibilities of the instrument "Administration".
Alternative "Start" has a search - it works fast as the original item, which has the operating system Windows 7. Searches can now be carried out both on your local disk, and in the major search engines.To open a search in the browser, it is necessary to fit a key to enter a special word to refer to a particular search engine.Power 8 is able to look for in Bing, Google, «Wikipedia" and "Yandex".Parameters key online search are available in the program settings.
ViStart 8: about the differences and similarities
Next we will look at how to set the Start button with the help of «ViStart 8"."Start" menu, which creates a program that is almost similar to the familiar in previous versions of Windows.
But if you look closely, you can see some differences.For example, the shortcuts are present in the menu ViStart, can not be placed on the taskbar, and drag it is impossible to set a specific shortcut button, in order to fix it in the "Start".
search does not work in the best way - he is looking for a desktop programs and ignores Windows applications on August 1, and "Control Panel."Key «Win» intercepted by the program, and when you press its menu appears.Using the settings «ViStart», you can disable this button.It is easy to change the appearance of the "Start", selecting a graphic pattern that includes fun pictures.
More details about the design and not only
program works, including Windows 8 is 1 and the default involves neskolkovariantov for registration, among which it is worth noting logo Apple - bitten apple.Program settings can be called up using the context menu - it opens click on the icon of the program that was in the notification area.
If you opt out of the label, it can be a long time to puzzle over how to reopen the settings window.In fact, everything is simple - all controls can be found in the program section shutdown, which provides the operating system Windows.
What you need to do a special label, stick it in the notification area - is not entirely clear, as well as the causes of the item with the settings in the "Shut Down."
Start 8
Now let's deal with the program "Start 8" and the way back in Windows 8 "Start" button with it.The application is developed the well-known company called StarDock and can offer almost everything a user needs Windows 8, the longing for "Start" button.
add menus integrated into the operating system fully supports the launch and search for applications on Windows, and in addition, the desktop software.
Note that after the program «Start 8" will be launched, there is a special window, through which you can customize the appearance and "Start" menu.At the same time cause the specified function can be later if you want to change the parameters that have been previously installed.
game with style
first thing we offers the selected program - a style.Pressing the "Start" menu can be run similar to that of Windows 7, a start screen of Windows 8 distinguishes from other systems.With regard to the appearance of the button, it can be different, such as a stylized logo or flag Windows.
Also in the arsenal of the program a whole set of different images for the buttons that are familiar to users of previous versions of Windows - starting with «XP» to "7".After customizing the appearance of menus and buttons go to content.The program is capable of displaying recently launched applications as well as to highlight the installed programs.
filled to request
The user can customize the links that are in the right portion of the menu, as well as to determine what action will be scheduled on-off button by default.The contents of the "Start" is not limited to desktop applications, you can attach it to the application and Windows 8. Search, to which users are accustomed to "7", uses the capabilities of the new operating system.
You can search for all files, settings and applications.If Windows 8 press Win, open the startup screen.The program "Start 8", if desired, intercept the key, so that while it is opened pressing "Start".And the menu even if you press Win, using the new interface Windows 8.
Unique features
Start Menu "Group of Eight" can be opened by pressing the "Start" button at the same time hold down the «Ctrl» or with the right Win-key.If you interfere with the appearance of "hot corners», "Start 8" can easily disable them.Turn off the can and other external elements of the system.
Available as a transition to the desktop at startup without the initial screen."Start 8" deserves attention, although it is paid.The program is made very carefully and accurately, all interface lays out on the shelves.It should be the decision of 5 dollars.
Start Menu X
"Start Menu" - is one of the most famous alternatives to the "Start" in Windows.The program offers seven main button design options, among which there are even pictures of heroes «Angry Birds».Menu differs from the classical to Windows, but its advantage is the possibility of flexible adjustment.
You can resize the labels and tags, as well as add to the first level of the menu button, quick access to many commands, including sleep mode, restart and shutdown.The program is available for search previously installed applications, folders and files.However, Windows 8 app does not appear in the index.
interesting possibility "Start Menu" - virtual teams.Their use will make available five groups ("Graphics", "Internet", and others), which will put the top of the menu.
noted that the program alone will streamline the installed applications, but you can take them to the group manually.Create your own group can not - this feature will be available only to those who wish to use the Pro-version.
Classic Shell
program has a number of features that are designed for users of the new version of the operating system.In the settings there is a special section, and it was called - «Windows 8."Here you can enable the transition to the desktop at startup, and disable unnecessary "hot" corners.Making the "Start" includes three variants: Classic, Aero and Metro.
You can use any of the images the right size.Call "Start" menu, and the startup screen of Windows 8 by pressing «Win», the combination of «Shift» and «Win», click on the main menu (holding down the Shift)."Start" menu or the home screen can occur while moving the cursor to a button.
menu may be similar to the familiar Windows 7 or Windows XP.You can customize the display of special items in the right part of the "Favorites", "Recent Documents", "My Computer".
can add a command off the computer.In addition, the search works fine.Using the search box you can find how to set the program desktop and application of Windows 8 and the elements of the control panel.
Win8StartButton
"Start" button, which is provided by the program, does not trigger a familiar menu, but it is associated with a "tiled" interface that appears when you press.With this new menu redone so as to not fill the entire screen.The advantage may be called convenience turn off the computer by means of labels, which are placed in the "Start".
StartMenu8
Externally "StartMenu8" looks good, fits the icon to the interface of Windows, and menu is a classic version, without unnecessary external effects.The program can disable the "hot corners" of the screen separately and lock the side panel.Through settings you can set skipping innovative startup screen automatically.
"StartMenu8" responds to the key «Win».Integrated search is performed on the elements listed in the menu.This key figure can be easily changed to alternative, supplied in the program or user.Instructions dedicated to the design of the main button, available on the official forum.
So we figured out how to return Windows 8 "Start" button.
