Bringing,Back,the,Start,Menu,W computer Bringing Back the Start Menu on Windows 8
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Perhaps what is most hated aboutWindows 8 is its missing the start menu. After being around for 17 years,Microsoft has gotten rid of it. Rumors have it that Microsoft is forcing theirusers to utilize the metro style interface rather than the start menu. For thisMicrosoft has triggered quite a bit of criticisms from its users; moreover,Microsoft was also criticized for not allowing the option for its users to bootdirectly to the desktop menu; instead users have go through the metro interface,and then click on the desktop menu button. Its obvious now that Microsoft hasno intention of restoring the start menu and PC users will accept Windows 8 asit is. Though, the bickering and complainingof these start menu lovers has not gone unheard. One company Stardock, hascome up with a solution that will solve this headache. Stardock has developed astart menu for Windows 8 called the Start8, though if want to get your handson it, youll need to purchase it for $5.00. Moreover, with Start8 users can directly boot to the desktop menu. Thestart menu is so well designed; youll be fooled into believing it wasdeveloped by Microsoft. Microsoft has actively blocked many programs that triedto restore the start button in Windows 8. Nevertheless, Stardock claims thatMicrosoft will not be able to block their start menu software since it doesntrely on a registry switch. User will be able to download a free 30 day trialversion to test out Start8.Stardock specializes in developingsoftware that seamlessly blends into Windows environment. Available for free,non-commercial use is their fences software which allows users to organizetheir desktop neatly into categories; each icon is categorized, reducing thatmessy desktop look. Other customization software include icon packer whichchanges the look and aesthetics of your desktop icon; Windows blinds which arecustomized skins for your Windows operating system that give your desktop awild look; perhaps their most popular software is Object Desk which has beendownloaded over 10,000 million times, its basically an apple OSX dock for Windows PC.Though the start menu is not the onlyissue that is related to windows 8, it seems there are host of third-partysoftware related issues which can especially be problematic if you havesensitive data protected with datasecurity software which may or maynot work with Windows 8. However, data security software Folder Lockdeveloped by Newsoftwares Inc has already been re-engineered in anticipation ofWindows 8 release next month. Getting use to using windows 8 willrequire a bit of re-learning for almost all of windows users. By introducingthe metro interface, Microsoft has ignored the opinions of its users andinstead focused on what it thinks how the next windows should be. On the plusside, Windows 8 is perhaps the most stable, fastest and the most bug-freeWindows ever released by Microsoft. Only time will tell the true outcome ofWindows 8s success. However, with users downloading the consumer preview andtrying out Windows 8, so far its apparent that many are satisfied with Windows8. For more information pleasevisit:http://www.newsoftwares.net/
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