If you miss the Start menu on Windows 8, try Classic Shell before spending a dime on commercial alternatives. You’ll probably want to stick with it. Windows 8 doesn’t have a Start button. If ...

In Windows 8, Classic Shell adds the Start button back to a user's desktop and provides the same classic customizable Start Menu it does in older Windows builds.

The best Windows 8 Start menu replacements bring their Win7-inspired magic to Windows 10. Which should you choose?

Windows only: Start menu replacement utility Classic Shell adds back some of the missing features in Windows 7 or Vista that used to exist in XP—like the Classic-style Start Menu.

You can also change the appearance of the Start button. Select 'Aero' to display the Open-Shell Menu icon. In 'Classic', the Open-Shell Menu icons are arranged in a style similar to the old start ...

We've previously pointed out Classic Shell's Start menu replacement, but this explorer modification is also worth checking out for fans of how Windows used to get things done. What do you think so ...

When using Classic Shell and CSMenu, you can instantly switch back to the default Windows 7 Start menu by clicking the "Start" button while holding down the "Shift" key.

There's more. When you click the start button in Classic Shell, then "Settings," you'll see the things you want most: Control Panel, Printers, PC settings, Network Connections and more.

Classic Shell let's you replace Windows 10's Start menu with that of Windows 7, or even Windows XP.

Several third-party utilities can serve as Start menu replacements for Windows 8 users who aren't as keen on the new Start screen.

After installing it, clicking the Start button or pressing the Windows key will open the Open-Shell Start menu.