Recently we posted about an official video released by Microsoft which features the new file management functionality in Windows 8:
Microsoft Official Video Shows Improved File Management UI (Copy, Move, Rename, Delete) in Windows 8
Our active reader "MuTz777" noticed the new Start ORB present in the demo video:
The new Start ORB features a Metro style flat Windows logo which looks great.
If you want to have the same Start ORB in Windows 7, here is excellent news for you. We have created a Start ORB for Windows 7 users which looks similar to the one found in Windows 8 official demo video.
Following is a preview of this Start ORB in action:
HOW TO USE:
1. First download the Start ORB using following link:
Download Windows 8 Start ORB for Windows 7
2. Extract the downloaded ZIP file and you'll get the PNG file containing Start ORB.
3. Now you'll need StartOrbz software to apply the Start ORB which you get using following link:
StartOrbz: Create and Change Windows 7 Start Button Easily and Quickly
4. Run the software, follow the instructions and click on "Import Start ORBs" button.
5. Browse and select the downloaded Start ORB PNG file. It'll show you that the ORB has been added. Just click on the Apply button and it'll apply the Start ORB within a second.
Also check:
Transform Windows 7 into Windows 8 without using Customization Pack
This article was posted by VG in following section: Windows 7.
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Mac
Thanks Very Much VG
amish
Thanks!
its nice..
But i like Win7's round one more..
SMBR
Thanks Very much
Rtyh-12
It looks awesome. Thanks VG!
jellar
why the start orb in windows 8 is so ugly .... windows 8 with this ugly orb I would rather stay in window 7 :))
Kwame
first the ugly metro theme and now this start orb....what next?
Nikolaj
Am I the only one who finds it to not really fit in with the rest of the icons?
Prashant
The whole "metro" concept is plain UGLY.
Delano
Awesome.... Dont know why people dont like the new Metro UI. Its so good! :D
jellar
everything in windows 8 is ugly like the metro it's look like the old theme of window xp .... i just expecting more in windows 8 !