Start8 1.30 released.
This program adds a Windows 7 style Start Menu to Windows 8. It is my personal favorite. Cost is $4.99 (U.S.).
*Important – Looks like MS forced them to remove some icons.
Backup icons folder before updating
32-bit = C:\Program Files\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons
64-bit = C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons
or
Here are the icons that got removed: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/i1ckzegniqd2hj8/55OfbmGACL
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Release Notes
Start8 1.30 Changelog
-Updated for Windows 8.1 RTM compatibility
-Added self-contained menu skinning for Windows 8/8.1(though WindowBlinds skins will still work globally). See the “Which theme do you want to use” dropdown for an example. A library section for new ones is available at http://www.wincustomize.com/explore/start8_menus.
-The included Start8ThemeEdit.exe (in the application folder) can be used to create new Start8 menu skins.
-New default Start button image. The Windows logo is no longer available as a default selection. You can download additional Start8 buttons from WinCustomize.com!
-New features under Control for “Start button shows Windows 8 menu unless docked” and “Start button shows Start8 menu unless in tablet mode” for slate and convertible machines respectively. Users with those machines must manually select one of those options, if they wish to use them.
-Windows 8-style start menu options are available on Windows 8.1 RTM. There are additional options for keeping the taskbar visible and defaulting to the Application view.
-Additional fixes.