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Back when Windows 8 first launched, many desktop users were put off by the new start menu. Fortunately enough, third-party programs came to the rescue, bringing back the familiar start button that we are all used to and its functionality. Now Windows 10 is out and while it does improve the situation coming from Windows 8, it does still incorporate a few changes, which may not be welcomed by everyone.
This is where Start10 comes in, an alternative start menu for Microsoft's newly launched OS. If you don't like the live tile shortcuts that now appear on the right hand side of the start menu, or if you just miss the Windows 7 feel, then Start10 brings that experience back.
Key features include removing the Cortana search bar from the task bar and putting it back in the start menu. Quick links to things like ‘My PC' or the control panel are restored and the all programs button will actually show all of your programs. There are multiple skins and customization options as well, so you can tailor your start menu to your needs.
The program is currently in beta, though it will be officially released on the 12th of August. Those who get in on the beta will be automatically upgraded when the final version launches. You can get Start10, HERE.
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KitGuru Says: I used to use a Windows 7 start menu program when I first upgraded to Windows 8, although I do quite like the Windows 10 revision. Either way, the option is now there for those who want it. Have any of you upgraded to Windows 10 yet? Would you prefer to go back to a Windows 7 style start menu?
Yet another black mark against windows 10 for not having control panel in the start menu, only a minor black mark though as I guess you could create your own shortcut and pin it in the start menu somewhere.
At first I put a shortcut for “My PC” and “Control Panel” on the tiles indeed. Right clicking on the menu will show links for the two as well. Later I installed ClassicShell’s custom menu because it looks a bit prettier.
Thanks ‘cup-a-boob’ (lol) i’ll be sure to check out classicshell when I eventually get round to trying out windows 10. Mind you I guess a right click isn’t too bad especially compared to the hassle in windows 8 to get into control panel !
Why don’t you just right click the start button?
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Well, Windows 8.1 already had the right click feature, so it’s not a new feature at all
Hey Briceson, my right click used to work on my MS account profile, switched to Local and now it dosent on the start menu which is weird. anyone got any tips how to fix it?
who’s THAT crazy to ditch anything from windows10, especially the magnificent start menu ?
This!
only thing i’d like is putting the search bar back in the start menu. can you do that without the classic shell?
I don’t have it and at the moment don’t trust it ! But as somebody else pointed out, that would be reasonable just right clicking. (not mentioned in the article)
Heh, it turns out that if you have Start 8 that it works just fine with Windows 10.
i am waiting until someone does the whole ui over