NOTE: If you are using Windows 8 Consumer Preview and the utility mentioned in this article doesn't work for you, check out following tutorial: How to Enable Start Button and Start Menu in Windows 8?
We all know that Windows 8 Developer Preview doesn't come with Windows Vista and 7 style Start Menu. Microsoft has removed it from Windows 8 Developer Preview. There are high chances that Microsoft will add it again in Windows 8 Beta, RC or final version.
We have posted a detailed tutorial to enable old Start Menu in Windows 8:
Using the same registry trick and tutorial to add program shortcuts in Windows context menu, "MBOSSG" @ DA has created a small and portable utility for Windows 8.
"Start Menu Selector" is a free utility for Windows 8 Developer Preview which adds its entry in Desktop context menu (right-click menu) and allows you to easily and quickly toggle between old Start menu and new Metro Start menu.
Just right-click on Desktop and select "Start Menu Selector" option and it'll enable old Start menu. If you want to restore new Metro Start menu, click on the option again.
You can download it using following link:
You'll need 7-Zip to extract the downloaded .7z file.
PS: To remove the option from context menu, run the "Delete Start Menu Selector From context menu.exe" file present in the downloaded archive.
This article was posted by VG in following section: Software, Windows 8.
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Taaz
I get a error on using this tool
"Error:Invalid Root In Registry Key"
win32
@Taaz
becuse you are using on windows 7
this is only for windows 8
Gornot
This website is once again my top visited website. Numerous tweaks, tips and tricks posted everyday help me stay on Windows DP and use it all day, every day. I haven't tested the DP extensively yet, but if it turns out that I can already use all the programs and games that I used in 7 (Steam, iTunes, Sound Forge, Photoshop, Handbrake and numerous CLI encoders) I won't be looking back to 7 easily.
So here's a big THANKS to all the people for sharing content, and keeping this website the best in its category. Cheers!
Sergey Shondrov
I get a error on using this tool
"Error:Invalid Root In Registry Key"
I got same error and i'm runninig Windows 8. What to do now?
billy
thanks man love it work great and easy to use
dream come true
thanks askvg
Billy Reynolds
I get the same error, I have a feeling he only made it for 32 bit as I'm using the 64 bit build.
Sergey Shondrov
No Bily, I'm with 32-bit and have that error. I think the problem is somewhere else.
EGA
I downloaded and run it but MSE detect it as trojan?
EGA
and now the context menu can't be removed
VG help :(
VG
^^ It must be a false positive. Anyway you can remove the entry using following tutorial:
http://www.askvg.com/how-to-add-program-shortcuts-and-other-useful-shortcuts-with-icons-in-windows-7-desktop-context-menu/