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    Windows 8 - best Start Menu replacement?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by spandexninja, Jan 26, 2013.

  1. spandexninja

    spandexninja Notebook Consultant

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    What is the best start menu replacement for Windows 8?

    -I want to be able to search through my programs immediately after pressing the start button, without having to click on the search box with my mouse (the way it is in Windows 7).
    -I'd also like to be able to pin programs to the start menu like in Windows 7.
     
    spandexninja, Jan 26, 2013
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    kong Notebook Consultant

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    kong, Jan 26, 2013
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  3. Pirx

    Pirx Notebook Virtuoso

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    This. The above is probably the cleanest way to make Windows 8 borderline usable. Of course, the very best approach is to use Windows 7...
     
    Pirx, Jan 26, 2013
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  4. 6730b

    6730b Notebook Deity

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    Matter of taste and choice, but Classic Shell has been great here. Good basics + lots of options to personalize it.
     
    6730b, Jan 26, 2013
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  5. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    I"m using Start8 and Decor8 from Stardock.
     
    Rodster, Jan 26, 2013
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    thedj Notebook Guru

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    I'm using Start8 too and its perfect.
     
    thedj, Jan 26, 2013
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    Another vote for Start8
     
    Cakefish, Jan 28, 2013
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    I was using Shell, but after viewing this thread I switched to StartisBack. Works better IMO and looks better. Slightly more simple and looks more like what I'm used to. Really liking windows 8 so far.
     
    Syndrome, Jan 28, 2013
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    Rodster Merica

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    Thanks tijo, downloading Start is back. It's a much better deal than Start8. A 5 PC license is only $5. :)
     
    Rodster, Jan 28, 2013
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  12. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    I went ahead and bought the Startisback 5 PC license. I configured it where I have the best of both worlds. I got back the Windows 7 start menu and if I press the Windows key it pulls up the Windows8 start page.

    For those that are using Start8 by Stardock, have you figured out a way to do this? :hi2:
     
    Rodster, Jan 30, 2013
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  13. lhaugmo

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    Vote for Start8, it's good.
     
    lhaugmo, Feb 3, 2013
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  14. tonyr6

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    Classic Shell is the best out of them. It lets you customize and add any program to its start menu.
     
    tonyr6, Feb 3, 2013
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