StartW8–a closer, free Windows Aero start menu alternative–for Windows 8

While searching for Third Party alternative software’s for bringing back windows start menu feel on Windows 8, I came across few interesting tools – and I introduced them in my earlier blog posts – Stardock’s Start8 (licensed version), Classic Shell, Power8 were those.

[logo courtesy: AreaGuard]

Today I just found another cool alternative that you can try for free – StartW8 – is developed by Area Guard. You can install and use the software free of cost. It gives you start menu closer to the appearance of Windows 8 aero look and feel.

Have a look at the screenshot @ http://www.areaguard.com/startw8-start-menu-for-windows8-screenshots

StartW8 key features

• Automatically switch to desktop immediately after signing in
• Added Windows Start menu in Windows 8 design, but Windows 7 functionality
• Activate menu with Win key
• Log off, lock and turn off buttons
• Traditional search field
• Favourite applications
• All user configurable
• Support for silent installation
• Multilanguage support (18 languages)
• Option to ignore the lower left Hot corner

[Quoted from AreaGuard StartW8 website]

Download and Try StartW8 from: http://www.areaguard.com/startw8