How to make "Start" menu in Windows 8 with your hands

According to many users, have switched to Windows 8, one of the most controversial innovations of this system is cutting out the Start button from its usual place. Although this return gave them a start screen is much more functional, the residue still remained. These waves are quickly caught many developers who were quick to give their users the weary program for replacing the Start button. However, for this purpose it is not necessary to use any additional software. In this article you will learn how to make the Start button in Windows 8 using built-in functions.

The first method - a software start-up menu

1. Right-click on the taskbar and select Toolbars> New Toolbar…

2. Here is a selection window will appear. In the Folder box, type the following entry: C: \ ProgramData \ Microsoft \ Windows \ Start Menu \ Programs. press Selecting a folder.

3. Now you will see a new button on the taskbar, which is called Programs. Clicking this button will cause a menu with a list of all your installed applications. Thus, you can use this menu for quick launch of any program you need.

4. If you want to edit the menu, simply click on the desired item with the right mouse button and you can delete or rename any folder or label.

The second method - start button start screen

This method is perfect for users who have already taken advantage of the new start Screen of Windows 8, but still experience the break-up when you look at the empty space in the bottom left corner.

1. Create in any convenient location, such as on the desktop, a new folder. Open it and create a new shortcut in it.

2. In the wizard, create a new label, use the following address - explorer.exe shell {2559a1f8-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}

3. Give the shortcut a name Start. Then right-click to open the properties of the shortcut and go to the tab Label. push the button change icon.

4. By default, you will be asked to look for the icon in the explorer.exe. However, we are interested in the icon is in a different place. Enter in the address bar C: \ Windows \ ehome \ ehshell.exe and select your favorite icon button.

6. Now you just click on the Create a shortcut, right click and from the context menu, select Pin to Taskbar.

7. In conclusion, you can drag the new button on its usual place. When you click it you will see a start screen of Windows 8 with a list of installed programs.

The result is a reasonable compromise between nostalgia for the familiar Start button and using the new interface of Windows 8.