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What are the best Windows 8/8.1 start menu replacements?
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Best Windows 8/8.1 start menu replacements
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Pokki
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Nov 6, 2023
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Labrys Start Menu
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Aug 11, 2023
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StartIsBack
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Jun 20, 2022
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ViStart
FREE
Dec 15, 2018
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IObit Start Menu 8
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Jul 5, 2020
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Brings back older features
Pins, most used apps and program groups in one click.
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Not many apps in the app store
Unfortunately, there is a small selection of apps in Pokki's app store, and many of them fail to provide a unique experience. They look just like browser windows.
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Not fullscreen
Brings back a partial screen overlay menu like it used to be (or is in Win 10).
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Apps from Pokki's own store are pushed too hard on the user
Pokki replaces Windows Store with its own, and Pokki's Store apps are highlighted in the start menu, even if you don't want to install them.
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Original layout
It doesn't look anything like any Windows Start Menu. It has an aesthetic and functionality of its own. If you want a menu replacement with a clean look, and that can even be used on Windows XP, Pokki is for you.
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A bit hard to get used to
Some people will need a period of adjustment to this new layout.
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Easy to use
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MightyHineNuiTePo's Experience
It looks exactly windows 7 menu start
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Fast Speed
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ShojiVR's Experience
Currently the best start menu replacement, sadly it is commercial but if there is free alternative with same features then will uninstall this one and install the alternative.
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ViStart
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It resembles the Windows 7 Start Menu
If you missed it, then you will love it.
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Lack of real innovation
It is VERY similar to Windows 7 Start Menu. For some people, it can be too classic for their taste.
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You can use custom menu skins
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IObit Start Menu 8
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Start menu didn’t hide itself when running fullscreen games
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