Start8 1.0.1 Full Patch

What is Start8™?

Microsoft Windows® 8 is shipped without the "Start" menu.

Stardock heard the cries from Windows 8 users We put the "Start" menu back in Windows 8. We accurately recreated the most used desktop feature billions of users depend on every day and packed it with additional functionality.

Innovation

Return the Start Button to Windows 8
Windows 7-style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancements

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

Customization

Skin the "Start" button

*Optionally disable the desktop Windows 8 "hot spots"
*Supports WindowFX 5.1 start menu animations (currently in beta)

Install Notes:

1. Install program and copy patch to program folder.
2. Stop the Startdock Start8 service, change its startup mode to 'Disabled' and re-log in, then click the 'Patch' button.
3. Start back the service and re-log in once again.

Download:

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Download Start8 1.0.1.rar (4.004 KB)
Download Patch Start8 1.0.1.rar (389 KB)