As said in the title. I am using Windows 8 but found Metro is not so convenient as I imagine, especially when I look for a specific application or plug-in in my laptop. A rumor said that we can not use third-party apps to replace Start screen, is it true? What can I do about it?
ok, I have solved this problem with Wentutu Start Menu. Anyone who has the same trouble with me can follow my recommend.
I am doing a project at the moment with AutoHotkey scripts to emulate a fully customizable start screen right on the desktop which can be launched by touching RHS or LHS or the top of the screen - also with a single mouse click anywhere on the desktop. Navigation with the mouse - no keyboard shortcut! The only thing is no live tiles which is not a big deal anyway. will post some screenies when I finish the project
I use Classic Start Menu m3.6 which is fully customize to your special needs. From what Id tested by far the best.
The rumor is false and was based on self-assumed theory. Try these alternatives: Classic Shell 3.6.1 (highly customizable with skins and settings) Stardock’s Start8 ViStart Handy Start Menu 1.60
Thanks, everyone here! I tried every app I mentioned and even more apps recommended by others. Last weekend (8/25-8/26, we may in different time zone), I installed all of them one by one. I'd like to share my personal feelings: 1. Classic Shell. It is really powerful and has many functions. What's more, it has many Start menu of different versions of Windows, thus users can choose whatever they like. 2. Wentutu Start Menu. It is a brand new app. It doesn't have the numerous functions but it is really simple to operate. The interface is brief either. 3. Start8. It is brief as Wentutu Start Menu as well. It enables quick access and searching of installed applications. 4. ViStart. Nothing different with Start8 (personal opinion). So, sum up, if you want try more and you are a very classic man even want back to Windows 98's Start menu, then you can use Classic Shell. If you are lazy (like me, the simpler, the better), then you may try the last three apps. By the way, what I am using now is Wentutu Start Menu, though it is a new app, it has Wentutu Speed RamDisk. This is what it attracts me. It's really fresh to me.
Classic Shell is the best. I like it better than Windows 7's start menu even. Customization to the max and it's freeware. Wonderful.
You can also try Stardock Start8. They are emulating Windows 7 start menu to realistic level and offer you many built-in start button themes
Hi, thanks, everyone! I'm learning the ropes around here as well... I will experience them with longer time.