Ahead of Windows 8.1's public preview release on June 26, we now know exactly how the resurrected Start button and menu will work. While it's still bad news for those of you who were hoping for ...

While Microsoft's Windows 8 Metro layout is stylish, it lacks the ease in navigation and functionality of the classic Start menu. To help with that, here are 8 Start menu replacements for Windows 8.

Left clicking the Windows 8.1 Start button still takes you to the Metro interface, though; if you want an actual Start menu, you'll need to install a third-party app.

How does the Windows 8.1 Start Button work? Microsoft will be only changing the Start “tip” or Power Menu or WinX Menu to the familiar Windows logo.

Now click the Start button, and you should see the Start menu. Your switch to the Start menu or Start screen as the default will stay permanent unless you change it back.

All Programs, Control Panel, Documents, a Shut Down menu—they’re all there. If you right-click the Pokki Start button and choose Settings, you’ll see a Boot to desktop option.

We understand that the button will act as a method to simply access the Start Screen, and will not include the traditional Start Menu.

We show you how to move Windows 11 Start Menu, Button, and Pined icons to the left side using Settings or Registry.

We first heard rumors about a possible comeback of the Start menu button in Windows 8.1 last week, but now sources speaking to The Verge have confirmed ...

Just give me the Start menu Clicking the Start button just puts you into the Windows 8.1 Start page—but fortunately, programs that bring back the classic Start menu still work.

Windows only: Freeware application Start Killer hides the Start menu button, freeing up extra space on your Windows taskbar. You can still access th ...

A quick guide to re-enable the Windows 8 Start menu and Start button orb.