Windows 8 is the operating system launched by Microsoft in 2012, and one of its innovations was the removal of the traditional Start Menu. Considering there are numerous people all over the world who are very much used to relying on this tool on a daily basis, software developers have started creating alternatives, such as Start8. The installation process of Start8 can be completed without any issues and users can get a brand new Start Menu for their Windows 8 PC within minutes. The newly-generated Start Menu bear a striking resemblance to the one included in Windows 7, allowing users to easily search for their programs, access the Control Panel, open the Documents, Pictures and Music folders or to explore the games. It also provides users with power options, including restart, log off, sleep, hibernate or switch user accounts. Users can access the Configuration window of Start8 when they want to experiment with different styles of the Start Menu, until they are fully