How to Restore Start Button in Windows 8

This updated guide examines How to Restore Start Button in Windows 8 and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Method 1of 3:

Using Pokki

1. Download the Pokki software fromhere.
2. Double click the installer to start the Pokki installation. In the installation window, you will see an option "Use Pokki as my Start Menu". Tick the option and click 'Install' to install the software as your "Start Button".
3. Wait for the software to get installed. You will need an internet connection for the software to get installed.
4. After your installation is over, you'll see a Pokki icon as your "Start Button" on your Windows 8.
5. Pokki brings back your "Start" button menu in a simple and fluid manner with an even more simple start menu panel.
6. Hurray! You just got back your "Start" button on your Windows 8 operating system.

Method 2of 3:

Using Viva

1. Download the Viva software.
2. Double click the installer and follow the installation instructions to install the Viva software.
3. After the installation is over, you will be directed to the Viva settings. Choose your required settings like the menu style, Menu skin and icon styles (Basic Settings) in the Viva settings. You can even set things individually for everything by toggling from "Basic settings" to "All settings" by ticking the latter option in the bottom left hand side of the Viva settings.
4. Viva brings back your legendary "Start" button as present in previous Microsoft OS versions like Windows 7 and XP. Viva also has a quick link to the Windows 8's start up tiles menu, so that you can also enjoy the tablet version of Windows 8.
5. Hurray! You just got back your "Start" button on your Windows 8 operating system.

Method 3of 3:

Using Stardock Start8

1. Download the Start8 software fromhere.
2. Double click the installer to start the installation process. Since Start8 is a paid app, it comes with three options:
   • Free Trial- In this installation, you'll get a 90days free trial period however you still have to activate the free trial through web by entering the generated code during the installation instructions.
   • Purchase- In this installation, you'll be directed to create an account and pay via debit.
   • Enter code- If you already have an activation code then you can use this installation type to continue the installation process.
3. As you finish the chosen mode of installation, you'll be directed to settings page where you can set your "start" button theme and icon display and settings. Here the uniqueness lies in the windows 8 "start" button theme which is absent in above two methods.
4. Hurray! You just got back your "Start" button on your Windows 8 operating system. You can launch the start menu by pressing the Start8's start button on the taskbar.