Windows 8 is full of nice features but one of thing which is really confusing for most of the users is the absence of the Start or Windows menu. And if you one of those people, who would love to have the Windows Start button or menu back to your Windows 8 then, here are few easy solution for you.

Here I am sharing few applications which brings back the Start menu back on the Windows 8 and also adds few more functionalities for better user experience. All of these software are free to download and use.

How to get Start menu on Windows 8

Top 5 Applications to Get the Start Menu back in Windows 8

Pokki Windows 8 Start Menu 

Pokki is a free app which installs the Start menu on Windows 8 and let you search for apps, control panels, and files. You can add your favorite apps, websites, files and folders for quick access. It boots to the Desktop mode directly and skips the Windows 8 Metro Start Screen. And the best thing is that you can get free apps and games too for your device from the Pokki App Store.

Windows 8 Start Button

It restores the  Windows Start button and menu on Windows 8 with all the familiar options You can make the ‘Desktop mode’ as your default Windows startup screen when computer starts. You can choose from different appearances available and it is totally free.

Classic Shell

Classic Start Menu is nothing but a clone of the original Windows Start menu which was available in all previous Windows versions from the Windows 95 to Vista. It is also having many advanced features like support for skins, Microsoft’s Active Accessibility, customizable Start button and many more.