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Yes it's true... If you want Windows 8 but don't want the default Start screen then StarDock has created one for you to purchase. How well this will do against the free variants remains to be seen.
Start8 includes:
You can try the app for free for 30days and can be found here:Windows 7-style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancements
Search for Windows 8-style (Modern UI) apps
Pin desktop and Metro apps
Boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop
Windows 8 Start screen accessible from the Start menu
Start8 for Windows® 8 - Bringing back the Windows Start menu
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Hi
I did try Stardock at one time.
As far as I am concerned nothing works better then Classic Shell.
It gives you the choice of several interfaces including Windows XP.
It works flawlessly, has a lot of options, you can switch to the Windows 8 interface at any time with a click.
It will be the first thing I install when my new computer arrives.
http://classicshell.sourceforge.net/
Mike
Last edited by MikeHawthorne; 10-20-2012 at 05:18 PM.
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Have to agree, mike. And the big thing is - its free!!!
David
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Thread Starter I'm sure either works just as well..
The information was posted for users to have at least a choice.
Personally I don't use any third party software and prefer Windows 8 as it comes. I can get around just as quick as any of the former types of start menu but it's what people are used to I suppose...
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If you like and used or are using "Classic Shell" as I have, you might like this one a little more;
Start Menu X for Windows 8 Pro & Enterprise
Been using it on Windows 8 since I found it and I like it a little more than classic shell.
Not using anything on the Enterprise Edition, except for this one, Yes, Another Power Button Option: JumpControl
Don
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Thread Starter Thanks Don. Now even more choice!which can only be a good thing..
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Dont forget "Pokki". Rather a different appraoch, but a bit of fun!
https://www.pokki.com/
David
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Thread Starter Not seen this app before now David, nice find...
Senior Member
Not a lot of customisation, but not really a lot needed.
David
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Well, this was the first one I saw, so I bought it and do not regret it. Since I do not have a touch screen this software makes it easy to get where I want to go.
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