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![Windows 8.1 Update 1]()
- PROS: Updates and new features, Better usability for Windows 8.1
- CONS: No improvements to the start button
![Start Menu 10]()
- PROS: Shutdown timer, Many direct accesses to folders
- CONS: Doesn't blend that well with Windows
![Remove Watermark]()
Remove Watermark0.8
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
A simple tool for removing the Windows 7 watermark
- PROS: Easy to use, No installation required, Removes watermark
- CONS: Only for x64-bit, No interface, Requires restart
![RK Launcher]()
![Start Menu 7]()
- PROS: More customizable Start menu, Support for skins, Easy to configure
- CONS: You can't define new tasks for shortcuts
![IObit StartMenu8]()
- PROS: Faithful recreation of Windows 7 Start menu, Quick search feature, Access to most used features
- CONS: Option to boot to desktop doesn't work, Doesn't show user icon, Can't use arrow keys to select item, Jumping to Modern UI unintuitive
![Total Copy]()
Total Copy1.10
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Add new functions to the Windows file copying tool
- PROS: Simple installation and uninstallation, Helps you hide Start menu items
- CONS: The feature set isn’t extensive, No warranties
![Windows 8 Start Panel]()
Windows 8 Start PanelFull 3.0
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Give your PC a Windows 8 look and feel
- PROS: Simulates Windows 8 interface well, Offers tile organization on Start menu, Tiles include Facebook, Twitter, Gmail and more
- CONS: Can't change the green background
![Folder Marker]()
Folder Marker1.4
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Change folder icon or color with just one click
![Start Menu Modifier]()
Start Menu Modifier1.2
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Blend the Windows 8 modern UI with the desktop
- PROS: Looks seamless, Ability to assign hotkey
- CONS: No advantages over stock start menu, Does not keep settings after a reboot or shutdown, .NET Framework error
![Skip Metro Suite]()
- PROS: Disables Modern UI when logging in, Ability to disable hotcorners, Simple to use
- CONS: Windows 8 still relies on hidden features
- PROS: Great compromise between Modern UI and traditional start menu, Useful customizations, Wide Windows 8 or traditional Windows 7 start menu, Automatically matches the color of your task bar
- CONS: 30 day trial
![Tray Commander]()
![Pokki Start Menu]()
Pokki Start Menu260.11.291
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Get your Start button back on your Windows 8 desktop and access all the most important stuff on your computer, in one click
![8Start Launcher]()
- PROS: Allows you to personalize menus the way you want, Speeds up access to applications
- CONS: Doesn't automatically update when applications are un-installed
![7 Sidebar Gadget]()
- PROS: Cuts down on clicking time and requiring shortcuts, Doesn't require Start Menu
- CONS: Tapping two keys would be better replaced by one
| # | Name | Version | Votes | Rating | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TrayIt! | 4.6.5.5 | 220 | 8.5 | Windows |
| 2 | Start8 | Beta 1.17 | 193 | 7.5 | Windows |
| 3 | RK Launcher | Beta 0.4 | 153 | 7.2 | Windows |
| 4 | 8Start Launcher | 1.8 | 157 | 6.8 | Windows |
| 5 | Windows 8 Start Panel | Full 3.0 | 690 | 6.7 | Windows |
