Full Specifications
- GENERAL
- Release
- July 19, 2021
- Latest update
- July 19, 2021
- Version
- 6.0.0.2
- OPERATING SYSTEMS
- Platform
- Windows
- Operating System
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 8
- Additional Requirements
- None
- POPULARITY
- Total Downloads
- 11,472,008
- Downloads Last Week
- 84
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User Reviews
4.1/5
141 User Votes
When it works and they're not pestering you, it's good
davidsco27December 6, 2017
- Pros
- Nice choice of buttons. Works like the Win 7 Start Menu
- Cons
- They love to sneak in crapware and ads for their crappy other software. Then they start pestering you to pay them for this to activate., You go to uninstall it, and they offer a free version, but then that one only works a few times till they pester you again. IObit is nothing but a bunch of scumbags
- Summary
- If you like dealing with lowlife scumbags, use this. Otherwise, there are alternatives
seak attack on once free app
eagleeye113January 6, 2017
- Pros
- Returns the more usable Windows 8 menu while also permitting the new Windows 10 as an option. I've very pleased with hos this program works.
- Cons
- No longer free.
- Summary
- IOBit products work well, but the company has overly aggressive marketing. Their uninstaller removed my free version of Start Menu without warning and did not replace it. I had to download a new version, only during installation to discover that it is just a 30 day trial now. They also install Advanced System Care every couple of months without notice.
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Neil PragueDecember 11, 2016
- Pros
- It's an excellent program to bring back the Start Menu in Windows 8Quite good customer service
- Cons
- Rather sneaky tactics from IOBit
- Summary
- Start Menu 8 has always been freeware. The cost of that is that you have to be careful when installing, as you can end up with a load of unwanted programs sneaked in under the door. Still, anyone smart enough to find a program like this is probably savvy enough to avoid the piggybacked programs or at least uninstall them immediately.Version 4 is now out, and this is NOT freeware. That's fine - anyone who makes a reliable program to banish the dreaded Metro screen deserves to be paid, but they should tell you that the program is no longer freeware. If you update to version 4 you'll get a trial version with an activation link, which leads to the sales page for purchasing a licence.I think this is rather sneaky. Fortunately I still have the installer for the free version 3, and have reverted to that. Some day I may stump up the (reasonable) cost for the new version to reward IOBit for helping us avoid the stupidities of Windows 8, but I'm annoyed enough that I don't feel like doing so just yet.You have been warned!
Simple and efficient
GamblerZouAugust 18, 2016
- Pros
- It was very easy to use. Quickly and easy to install.
- Cons
- I am using,has not found a bad.
- Summary
It's easy to learn how to use it.
RootsBellflowerFebruary 22, 2016
- Pros
- Worked well did what I wanted. As freeware, its output is great
- Cons
- Nothing inconvenient.
- Summary
Stay Away - Virus Payload - How does CNET recommend?
ntrpriz1701eNovember 14, 2015
- Pros
- None since it contains a virus
- Cons
- Virus laden
- Summary
- Norton picked it out immediately but lots of other web sites say it is ok. But it is not...
Great product, fast and easy
NikolasDanforthOctober 25, 2015
- Pros
- Very needful application for my computer.
- Cons
- It doesn't have any cons.
- Summary
Free and Easy!
JossSovaOctober 25, 2015
- Pros
- Appearance is very beautiful, I love it
- Cons
- Not found yet. So far it fully satisfies my needs
- Summary
Free and Easy!
BasilioBrongOctober 22, 2015
- Pros
- Great tool, no nagging appearance.
- Cons
- Nothing. just download and use it.
- Summary
At last honesty
1cracktechOctober 11, 2015
- Pros
- It clearly states for Win8/8.1! The previous release it described as being compatible with Win10. I wouldnt want to install this app on my Win10 PC after the last experience I had where I cant get to the "Metro Apps" start page even after uninstalling. It is good at making the Start Menu button appear on Win8.1 and can switch between Metro page page and Start Menu.
- Cons
- Not recommended for Win10 unless you want to permanently stuck with Start Menu without bothering to get the Metro App page even after uninstallation.The only way to get back the Metro App page is to "restore" or in my case a complete reinstall of Win10.
- Summary
- Not recommended for Win10 (although it doesnt the crash the PC or things like that) or for Win8.1
Developer's Description
By IObit