8 practical small software: help you get back to Windows 8 start menu

Windows 8 is coming, and it brings a touch of nostalgia. Many users miss the start menu and the start button. Several third-party software came into being, and the Start menu was retrieved for Windows 8 users. Today, the foreign media CNET summarizes a variety of Windows 8 start menu software, take a look at it:
1, Classic Shell
Classic Shell is a start menu software, free, support Windows 7 and Windows 8 custom start Buttons, you can define their own look and function, very powerful. The latest version of Classic Shell also allows users to bypass the Start Screen to start the screen.
Official Website: http://classicshell.sourceforge.net/

2, Pokki for Windows 8
It is developed by SweetLabs and provides a simple start menu that you can access through the Start menu. All your applications and special folders, such as documents, music, pictures. The latest version of Pokki for Windows 8 is more deeply integrated with the system, and a brand new folder, Windows 8 Apps, lists links to all Windows Store apps (ie Metro apps).
Official website: https://www.pokki.com/

3, Power8
Power8 is a free software developed by Ukraine that provides a simple but efficient start menu.
Official website: http://code.google.com/p/power8/downloads/list

4, Start8
Start8 can add a start menu on the Windows 8 taskbar to support users themselves Select the start button image, support quick access and search for installed applications, and add options such as run and shutdown in the right-click menu. Unfortunately, the software is no longer free, the regular version is priced at $4.99.
Official website: http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/

5, StartW8
StartW8 is a free application that replicates the appearance of the traditional start menu and brings Shutdown option. StartW8 doesn't provide much customization or advanced features, but if you only need a simple start menu, it's still pretty good.
Official website: http://www.areaguard.com/startw8

6, StartMenu7
Also known as StartMenuX, it can help you customize the appearance, function, and jump of the start menu. After the start screen, you will be taken directly to the Windows 8 desktop after booting.
Official website: http://www.startmenu7.com/index.html

7, ViStart
ViStart is a start menu customization tool. After the installation, the start button will return to Windows. On the 8 taskbar, you can use the Windows button on your keyboard to swap out the Start menu as you did before, and experience the same as Windows 7.
Official website: http://lee-soft.com/vistart/

8, Win8 StartButton
Win8 StartButton looks a lot like the Classic Shell described above because it is the open source Classic Shell. Recompiled version. Of course, its function is similar to Classic Shell.
Official page: http://windows8startbutton.com/