If you test one or more out yourself, please let me know in the comments how well (or otherwise) they work with the new OS. While they should work fine, I make no promises. Please note I haven’t personally tested all of these with Windows 8.1. If you want extra features you can upgrade to the paid version for $9.99.
Don’t like the boring old Windows 7 style menu? There’s a cool alternative radial menu you can use instead. It has a customizable menu, tabs that let you quickly switch between Start menu, Start tiles and Recent Documents, and a "Search for programs and documents" box. This is a free program that lets you design a personal Start button using your own pictures. You can skin the menus, and change the look of the Start button with a custom image. This takes a little getting used to, but actually I quite like it. It also offers a Windows 8/8.1 style menu which essentially puts the Modern UI (Start or Apps screen) in a pop-up Window. The program gives you a Windows 7 style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancements including the ability to pin desktop and Modern UI apps, and support for Jump Lists. It is packed with options, and the latest build introduces a raft of new features including a dedicated shutdown button, the ability to pin programs directly from Explorer and an enhanced Windows Search function.Īlthough it’s not free, the $4.99 price tag won’t break the bank, and there’s a 30-day trial available so you can take it for a test drive beforehand. If you’re not a fan of the default menu style there are Classic and Two Columns variations on offer. Once installed it will give you a convincing Windows 7 Start menu with all of the features you’d expect to see. Updated to version 4 at the start of October, and offering improved compatibility with Windows 8.1, this is the Start button and menu combo recommended by most, and for good reason.
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