We all know that Microsoft has removed Start Menu from windows 8. It is a headache and one of the major complaints by the Windows 8 users. There are many applications which can bring back the start menu in Windows 8. Of all the start menu replacements available for the Windows 8 operating system, Start8 from Stardock is probably the best.
Features
> 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
Features
> 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 will boot up a Windows 8 PC directly to the desktop UI, rather than the Modern interface. It also adds a version of the Start menu that has been available for previous versions of Windows to the Windows 8 desktop. In addition, it adds the ability to search for "Modern" Windows 8 apps, along with allowing users to pin and launch regular and Modern UI Windows 8 applications from the start menu.
The Windows 8 Start screen is also available for access from within the new Start8 menu, along with skinning options and a way to disable the desktop Windows 8 "hot spots". Users can go ahead and download a free 30 day trial version or get the full version now for $4.99.
Via::neowin.net