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System Requirements
  • Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista & Windows XP
  • Intel CORE 2 Duo (2 GHz) or equivalent
  • Memory (RAM): 1.5 GB
  • Disk space: 2 GB free space
  • Internet Explorer 8 or higher

Restore Windows 8 desktop to use the Start menu

Revert the Windows Start (aka System) menu to its state prior to Windows 8.

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A Few Minutes Can Save You Hours of Frustration

The Problem

Windows 8 is a "Metro style enabled desktop browser", which means it's a single app that offers two different "experiences." In one mode there are tiles that you use to launch apps (Metro style) and the other is the prior mode of a Start menu. For PC users who are familiar with the previous Windows systems, it's nice to have the Start or System menu experience. Switching to the previous state can be difficult.

The Solution

The Tiles mode in Windows 8 is good for touch pads. However, with a mouse, you find it easier to find the apps and system items from the Start menu. This is especially true if you have previous experience with prior Windows operating systems. This guide instructs you how to restore the classic menu on your Windows 8 desktop so you can find everything from the Start menu.

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  2. Click Run or Open and install as directed.
  3. Click Fix-it Center from the main menu.

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