Start Orb Windows 8

Folosind Windows 8 zilnic mi-am dat seama ca un singur lucru imi lipseste mai mult decat oricare altul. Este vorba despre Start Menu. Fie ca m-am obisnuit cu el inca de pe vremea lui Windows 95, fie ca a fost cu adevarat imbunatatit o data cu Windows XP si Windows Vista/Windows 7, oricum ar fi, simt ca unele lucruri se faceau mai usor doar cu ajutorul lui. If you enable ' On login go to the desktop ' option, you'll be able to skip new Metro Start Screen on login and Windows 8 will boot directly into Desktop. If you disable ' Use the classic style Start Menu ' option, you'll get Windows 8 Start Screen in mini mode when you click on Start ORB.

Since the release of Windows 8, Microsoft is committed to having everyone use the Start screen instead of the Start button and the Start menu found in previous versions of Windows. However, there are a few things that can be done to mimic the Windows Start button and Start menu combination that many people are used to using. Read through the following to find the best option to suit your needs.

If you want to access the command prompt, Event Viewer, or Windows Explorer, try using the shortcut Windows key + X before trying the suggestions below. This shortcut key combination opens a menu containing these options and more.

For example, 5 percent on the windshield strip (that six-inch section at the top of the windshield) does not mean it is only slightly tinted but in fact it's as dark as legally possible without being completely opaque. Similarly, side windows with 75% tint doesn't mean they're nearly black but in fact as light as they come.Here's a quick glance to help you understand.Note that darker tints don't necessarily provide lower temperatures inside the car, they just cut down glare. 20 percent tint on top of 35. A premium tint could possibly not look like tint at all but could have superior ultra violet protection because UV is what really heats up a car's interior and fades colors.There are many makers of window tint and you will pay for more quality tints with warranties. Getting your windows tinted at a shop or buying tint from an auto parts store, it can get a little confusing what the 'percentages' mean.You might hear expressions like '5%' on the windshield strip, '35%' on the doors and '20%' in the back and probably assume the opposite of what those numbers mean.

The Start button

With the Windows 8.1 update, Microsoft has added a Start button that takes you to the Start Screen. This update does not, however, return the Start menu found in previous versions of Windows. If you're ok with the Start Screen and only want the Start button, we recommend updating to Windows 8.1, as it is the fastest solution and updates are important anyway. If you still want the Start menu (not the same as Start screen), proceed to the following sections of this page.

Create a Windows Start menu toolbar

The Start menu can be made into a toolbar, which allows you access to all the programs you would normally see in All Programs. To do this, follow the steps below.

Adding this toolbar will not look like the normal Windows Start menu. It will be located on the right side of the Windows Taskbar, as a little arrow that shows a list of programs on the computer.

1. Make sure show hidden files is enabled.
2. Right-click on the Taskbar and click Toolbars and then New toolbar.
3. Browse to C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindows and select Start menu and choose Select Folder

Once these steps are completed, a new Start menu section on the Taskbar appears. This new section contains all of the programs located in the Programs folder in the standard Windows Start menu.

Install a third-party add-on

There are multiple third-party tools that can be installed in Windows 8 that can mimic the Start button and Start menu found in previous versions of Windows. Below are our suggestions on which third-party tools to try.

• ViStart 8 - A great, free utility to add a Start menu almost identical to what was in Windows 7. It also includes the ability to skin and lots of other features.
• Classic Shell - Another free, open source, software tool to add the Start menu and other previous Windows features to Windows 8.
• Start 8 - Another great tool for adding the start button to the Taskbar.

Additional information

• See the Start button and Start screen definitions for further information and related links.

Media Review

'Start Menu 8 recaptures the navigation structure that you are familiar with from Windows 7. The Windows 8 interface, called Metro, did away with the Start button and replaced it with the flat-paneled menu used on Windows phones and tablets.'

User Review

'Even thought I’m not a green horn, I was lost the first time I used Win 8 and was more than happy to get the help of “Start Menu 8” which saves me time and allows me not to change my habits too much. In addition I had once a small issue with it and couldn’t solve it by myself, so I wrote to the IObit support team without many hopes…. Wrong assumption…. They answered quickly and gave me the solution to my problem in no time! Since, I’m even more a fan of IObit and looking forward for their next release.'

User Review

'As a technology consultant and application developer, I rely on virtualization software a lot. I like to create a new virtual machine for each of my projects. This way I can keep the machine clutter free; and only install the tools I need for that project. As I do not like the Metro screen in Windows 8, I like to use a start menu replacement solution to get my Windows 7 look and feel back. I have struggled for the last few years with several different solutions, both paid and free. Sometimes they work well, sometimes not. Since I started using Start Menu 8, I have had NO issues with the start menu. It is a clean implementation and very easy to use and configure. '