[Newsbot]

Title: Windows �start' button is back as Microsoft frantically backtracks
Category: Tech
Posted By: saturn_656
Date: 2013-05-30 07:01:14

[Benn]

Finally all happy to get a new laptop and it only comes with WIndows 8 crap. I'll be downloading the update to get the start button for sure. Too bad I can't get rid of the lame tile screen for good. As it is I am in the traditional desktop view 98% of the time as I see noo use to the tiles.

[GreenTiger]

I am given to understand that there is a download that can make windows 8 look like windows 7.

Mrs GT has a windows 8 laptop and hates the new OS. Is there an AP?

[saturn_656]

I use classic shell. Free and works great.

http://www.classicshell.net/

You can also give Start8 a try, but it isn't free and you'll need to buy it to keep using it after the trial period.

http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/

[herbie]

Been telling everyone for years :CLassic Shell
ONLY Classic Shell. It's free, no nagware and no adware attached.

[wildrosegirl]

I use classic shell as well. That new format was crap.

[Canadian_Mind]

Link isn't working for me.

[saturn_656]

I posted this last year, that's probably why.

[Canadian_Mind]

ah, didn't look at the date. my bad.

so... where is the start button?

[saturn_656]

On the taskbar, but it still doesn't function like it used to.

Classic Shell or Start8 is a must to get the old functionality back.

[Benn]

It's where it used to be. Bottom left. But not really a start button. Just takes you to the stupid and ugly tile view.