So, how did I get a Start Menu in Windows 8?
Fantastically, I discovered http://classicshell.net!
The primary detractor from comfortably using Windows 8 has been Microsoft's huge shift away from all previous versions of Windows. The Start button has been such a staple for as long as I've been using PC's, and I was unwilling to give it up! Thankfully, the folks over at ClassicShell have put together a nice "open source" package that brings you control over your Microsoft Windows 8. There are so many advanced options to control with Classic Shell, you can customize this to your specifications. And, since it is open source software, it is free, and it is trusted.
So go ahead, give it a try! It beats having to create your own Shutdown or Restart scripts to get the PC to respond appropriately. And, another cool part is that if you are running multiple monitors, pressing the Start button on your keyboard will launch the Start menu on the monitor currently in use. The Start menu in the past was only available on the main display. But now, you can launch the Start menu from any monitor.
There are so many more options available. Classic Shell is a "must have" for PCKen!
Give it a try! http://classicshell.net
