thechronic Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Is there a way to add a start button to Windows 8 that opens the Start Screen. I just kinda miss having the Orb there lol Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1115227-windows-8-start-button/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoochieMamma Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Here you go buddy, Windows 7 Start Menu on the way! http://classicshell.sourceforge.net/ benzherz, Arceles, Hum and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1115227-windows-8-start-button/#findComment-595276545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Elі Subscriber² Posted October 27, 2012 Subscriber² Share Posted October 27, 2012 Start8 is the most professional looking and easier to use Start Menu replacement I have seen so far, you have options for making it look like Windows 7 or if you rather just have the icon bring up the new Start Screen (That's how I have it) You also have options to bring up the new Start Screen by clicking the icon and still have the Windows 7 Start Menu when click on the start key on your keyboard and viceversa, very cool, try it out. benzherz and Arceles 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1115227-windows-8-start-button/#findComment-595276563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronSkull Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I'd recommend Start8 as well, works like a charm and is pretty cool looking too. Arceles 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1115227-windows-8-start-button/#findComment-595280705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
notuptome2004 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 he wants the start screen not the start menu and you already have a start screen button it is the windows key on your keyboard Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1115227-windows-8-start-button/#findComment-595280725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Berry Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Start8 and Classic Shell both provide this ability - opening the new start menu via button, and not a custom one. Arceles and ~Johnny 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1115227-windows-8-start-button/#findComment-595280765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrian Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 That is true, Boo, but Start8 is clearly the better alternative right now. It's much more easily customizable and looks great. Arceles 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1115227-windows-8-start-button/#findComment-595280781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiranui Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 ... or if you rather just have the icon bring up the new Start Screen (That's how I have it) ... W(hy)TF? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1115227-windows-8-start-button/#findComment-595280935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulphy Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 You should also check out Pokki - https://www.pokki.com/ I find it pretty cool! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1115227-windows-8-start-button/#findComment-595280937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arceles Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Another vote for start 8 but all the alternatives mentioned are great. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1115227-windows-8-start-button/#findComment-595280953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Account no longer active) Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Steve Ballmer: "Hahahaha. A Start button? He want's a Start button? Who actually ever used it? Microsoft research has proven no one. Hahahaha." He was right about the iPhone too. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1115227-windows-8-start-button/#findComment-595280957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechronic Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 Thanks guys appreciate this Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1115227-windows-8-start-button/#findComment-595283193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Dog Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 With Start8, you can configure the buttons to how you like it. For instance on my PC, if I press the keyboard button I have it set to open Metro, and if I click it with my cursor it opens the start menu. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1115227-windows-8-start-button/#findComment-595292811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGMurdockIII Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 start8 is not free Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1115227-windows-8-start-button/#findComment-595297523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raa Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 start8 is not free No, but classic shell is. Depends how many features you'd like. Each to their own. Tbh, it should be included with Windows 8, but hey. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1115227-windows-8-start-button/#findComment-595297537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Nokes Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Steve Ballmer: "Hahahaha. A Start button? He want's a Start button? Who actually ever used it? Microsoft research has proven no one. Hahahaha." He was right about the iPhone too. The iPhone comment was based on market research, which is subjective. The Start Button comment was based on actual telemetry data. It's not subjective. skilithead 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1115227-windows-8-start-button/#findComment-595297585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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