Features include a Windows 7-style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancements; search for Windows 8-style (Modern UI) apps; pin desktop and Metro apps; boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop, or make the Windows 8 Start screen accessible from the Start menu. Features and Highlights. Add the Windows 8 menu to the Start menu. Today, Stardock released a beta version of Start11 that gives you the option of making your Start Menu look like that of Windows 7, with a list of your apps on the left and some settings on the Did you install KB2919355 after you installed 8.1? That's the Windows 8.1 update which introduced the power and search buttons at that location. You can check by doing the following. Right click the Start button and go to Programs and Features at the top. Microsoft made some radical changes to the Windows platform with the launch of Windows 8. Some consumers adapted to the new Modern user interface, while others struggled to move on from the Start menu “We’ re thrilled with the popularity of Start Menu Reviver and are excited to announce the release of our latest version, which includes full Windows 8.1 compatibility along with a number of new features and improvements based on feedback we’ve received from our users” said Mark Beare, CEO and Co-Founder at ReviverSoft. Free Download StartIsBack ++ full version standalone offline installer for Windows PC. It is a small application that allows you to assign the classical Start button and Start menu to Windows 8/8.1/10. Overview of StartIsBack ++ Classic Shell is dead, so what are the alternatives? Classic Start menu: NOTE: You can access the default Windows 7 Start menu by pressing “SHIFT” key while clicking on the Start ORB (Start button). You can also change Classic Start menu settings by going to “Settings -> Classic Start Menu” option. Classic Explorer toolbar buttons, XP style navigation pane, titlebar text and icon: Start with Step 4 to turn off Startup freeloaders which can conflict and cause issues, then Step 7 to check for infection the most thorough way, then step 10 to check for damaged System Files, and also Step 16 to test a new Local Admin account. Then continue with the other steps to go over your install most thoroughly. QVfO.