IcyTechie: [Tutorial] How to add a Start Button in Windows 8

Have you tried Windows 8 yet? You may be discovering this new operating system. The first time to open Windows 8, the first scene into your mind is the metro “block”. You may find that its still have the same features, but the start button disappeared and the start menu is full screen. This few tools will let them re-appear.




There are many tools, among then, I think they are the best:

1. Start 8 http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/
2. Power8：http://code.google.com/p/power8/ （Open-source）
3. Classic Shell：http://classicshell.sourceforge.net/
4. Vistart 8：http://lee-soft.com/vistart/
5. Start button 8 ：http://www.startbutton8.com/

And in here will talk about Start 8 (it is not free , evaluation for 30 days, but very useful and customizable).

Start 8 Tutorial

1. Download Start 8 and install it, it should be like that:
   
2. Click “Try Start 8″ and start using it.
   
3. It is Windows 7 Style in default, there is some more style to choose.

Windows 7 Style

Windows 8 Style

(Images by http://www.freegroup.org)

Start 8 10% Off Discount

If you finally wanted to buy Start 8, here is a 10% off discount coupon code for facebook users.

1. Go to : https://www.facebook.com/stardocks.start8/app_190322544333196
2. Log-in to your Facebook account if you haven’t.
3. Click the “Like” button.
4. The coupon code will appear.