One of the primary complaints with Windows 8 has been the
forced, complete removal of the infamous Start Button. Though Windows 8 users can still access their familiar Desktop,
passing the Metro interface, they are still forced into this streamlined GUI whenever
they are looking for something that isn’t a shortcut on the Desktop.
Microsoft responded to this pretty quickly with the release
of Windows 8.1; a free upgrade available via the Windows Store. Unfortunately,
though this update restores the Start Button, it does not contain the return of
the Start Menu.
However, the folks at ReviverSoft are ready to make Windows
XP users moving to Windows 8.1 a deal that is too good to pass up: Start Menu
Reviver 2. This free add-on to Windows 8.1 provides a fully functional Start
Menu, but with a Modern UI look and feel. This product will surely make it
easier on folks making the transition from Windows XP to Windows 8.1.
There are many other 3rd party softwares out
there, but so far it seems that Start Menu Reviver 2 and Classic Shell are the
best.
