Stardock Start8 1.45 Final Incl Patch (PainteR)

Stardock Start8 1.45 Final Incl Patch (PainteR)

.: DESCRiPTiON :..

Start8 brings back the familiar start button to make your transition to Windows 8 a little bit easier. The first thing you'll notice when firing up your new Windows 8 PC is the lack of a Start button. For design reasons, Microsoft has removed the old Start menu in favor of the new Metro Start screen. Start8 aims to bring it back and help you make your move to the new Windows without compromising productivity.

Key Features:

• Windows 7-style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancements

• Search for Windows 8-style (Modern UI) apps

• Pin desktop and Metro apps

• Boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop

• Windows 8 Start screen accessible from the Start menu

Main Features:

-Return the Start Button to Windows 8

-Search for Windows 8-style (Modern UI) apps

-Pin desktop and Metro apps to the start menu

-Jump List support

-Unified Search for apps, settings and files

-Boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop

-One click access to shut down, devices, music, documents, and videos

-Supports skin customization

-Optionally disable the desktop Windows 8 "hot spots"

-Supports WindowFX 5.1 start menu animations

-Includes .ADMX template (in GroupPolicy folder)

Changes in version 1.45

- Supports Windows 8.1 Update
- Version 1.45 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

..: iNSTALL/REGiSTER NOTES :..

1. Install Start8 and copy patch to folder where Start8 is installed.

2. Open Windows Search and search for services.msc

3. Stop the Startdock Start8 service, change its startup mode to 'Disabled'.

4. Log out of the Windows and re-log in, then run the Patch and click the 'Patch' button.

5. Start back the service, change the startup mode to "Automatic" again and log out and re-log in once again.

6. Thanks To Original Uploader PainteR *