Start Menu X Makes Windows 8.1 a More Familiar Working Environment

Longing for a more familiar working environment on your Windows 8/ 8.1 PC? Start Menu X brings that by restoring missing start menu back to the PC. It restores traditional look of Windows 7 in your Windows 8 or 8.1 PC and allows you easily access all your favorite apps installed on your computer.

Start Menu X is not just a replacement of the system menu. It is designed for both power users and common users alike. Users can easily access everything on your PC right from the menu. It supports both 32 and 64-bit systems and can install on Windows 7, 8 and 8.1.

Installing and setting up the application quite simple. Download the application (download link at the bottom of this post) and install it. A paid version is also available with some pro features.

Once installed, launch the app. You can change skin, start menu button, skip start screen (in Windows 8), scale its size and change hotkeys from the settings menu. Every option is straightforward and easy to configure.

For your information, the latest version comes with adware protection for the installer, so the app offers enhanced security to users.

You can download Start Menu X from source here.

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