Stardock Start8 v1.31 Final incl. Patch {AmanPC}

Start8 brings back the familiar start button to make your transition to Windows 8 a little bit easier. The first thing you'll notice when firing up your new Windows 8 PC is the lack of a Start button. For design reasons, Microsoft has removed the old Start menu in favor of the new Metro Start screen. Start8 aims to bring it back and help you make your move to the new Windows without compromising productivity.

-Return the Start Button to Windows 8-Search for Windows 8-style (Modern UI) apps-Pin desktop and Metro apps to the start menu-Jump List support-Unified Search for apps, settings and files-Boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop-One click access to shut down, devices, music, documents, and videos-Supports skin customization -Optionally disable the desktop Windows 8 "hot spots"-Supports WindowFX 5.1 start menu animations-Includes .ADMX template (in GroupPolicy folder)

-Added some additional strings to bundled language files for Windows 8.1-DisplayFusion fixes-Hid the advanced option to go to desktop when closing a metro app on Win8.1-Disabled the option for the user picture to hide the user picture when using a WB skin-Fixed an issue with custom themes and non English languages where the shutdown button would clip text

Windows 8Windows 8.1 Windows Server 2012/R2