How to Bring Back the Old Start Menu in Windows 8

The best thing I loved about the Windows operating system is the start menu, and after seeing the Windows 8 which misses the start button I was little bit disappointed and I am not very sure about Whether removing the start button is very good choice or not. Windows 8 is primarily developed for the Smartphone users, but Microsoft has left few options to customize the operating system for the desktop users and can make changes according to our needs.

We have found a smart way to bring back our beloved start menu in Windows 8, so let’s check it out.

Step 1: In Windows 8 the start button space is already occupied by the pinned applications, so first thing we need to do is to make some space on the left side of the taskbar for start button. Start with creating a folder on the desktop and rename it to your choice.

Step 2: Now, right click on taskbar and click on Toolbars and then New Toolbars. Look for the folder you created in the Step 1 and now select the very same folder and add this folder to your taskbar.

Step 3: Click one more time on the taskbar and click "Lock the taskbar" option in popped up menu. Now select the folder and drag it on the leftmost side of the taskbar, so it holds the first position on the screen on the left side and followed by the pinup apps.

Step 4: Now Right click on the folder text deselect "Show Text and Show Title" to remove the folder text.

Step 5: Now after completing the followings steps, Download and install vi-start(http://lee-soft.com/vistart/) on your local machine to get back to your start button.

Note: The Vi-Start comes with Adware (basically advertisement program), remove them according to your need when you install the program.

Conclusion: The Vi-Start will install the start button but its not as smooth as its in WindowsXP or Windows 7. You can also find the Metro Menu, try it too. May be you will fall in love with the new features of Windows 8.