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Can you have the Windows XP or Windows 7 start menu on Windows 8 instead of the Metro start screen?
In Windows 8 Developers Preview it was possible to just disable the Metro theme with a simple registry edit. And this brought back the Windows 7 start menu. But in Windows 8 Consumer Preview it is no longer possible to disable the Metro theme. And in addition to that the start button or start orb has also been removed. But you can install several third party software's that will bring back both the start orb and Windows XP,Classic Windows 98 or Windows 7 start menu. The most well known software is Classic Shell which puts both the start orb and the Windows XP start menu into Windows 8.The latest version has been updated recently to work on Windows 8. As well as the Windows XP start menu,Classic Shell gives you the choice of other start menus,the Classic start menu or the Windows Vista or Windows 7 start menu. The other software options are Start Menu 7 which works on Windows 8.And puts both the start orb and the Windows 7 start menu in Windows 8. Other options are Vi Start which also puts the start orb and Windows 7 start menu in Windows 8. And Vista start Menu which puts the Windows Vista start menu into Windows 8. But not the start orb,but you can just click on the program short cut on your desktop to bring up the start menu. All the above programs are for Windows Vista and Windows 7 but also work on Windows 8.
Does Windows 8 operate like Windows XP?
The underlying operating system is the same, but the 'front' interface is completely different, as the start menu is gone in favour of the tiles start menu.
How do you get to the start menu?
Older Windows versions: Click 'Start' in the bottom-left. Windows 7: Click the round button on the bottom-left that has 4-coloured squares in it. Windows 8: The start menu has been replaced for a Start Screen, which appars when you turn it on.
Will the start menu return in Windows 8?
No, Microsoft officially announced that the Start Menu as we know it will not have a came back. They might how ever add a icon in the same place in Windows 8.1(Blue) late 2013 that will take the user to the new menu.
How do you change the Windows 8 start menu to one like Windows 7 or earlier?
See the Microsoft Community Help page in the related link.There is 3rd-party software out there that can help. It will make it so you can have the Windows 7-style Start Menu, while still being able to access the Windows 8 Start Page.See the related link for a direct link to the solution software.If you want a long term solution for future Windows versions--tell the manufacturers.
Where is the start menu on iMac?
the function of start menu is to easy to see the document
What is the differencebetween window 8 and window 7?
Windows 8 is the newer version from Windows 7. It is very similar but have a lot of added features to it. The new start menu prior called Metro is one of the bigges changes you will notice. The start menu have also been removed but is comming back in Windows 8.1 (aka Blue) but will only take you to the new menu, not the old one. 8.1 is believed to arrive late 2013 trough Windows Update for all W8 users for free.
What is another name for Windows 8 start screen?
Another name for the Windows 8 Start screen is the "Metro interface" or "Modern UI." This interface features a tiled layout designed to provide quick access to applications and information, emphasizing touch-friendly navigation. The Start screen replaced the traditional Start menu found in previous versions of Windows.
What does the win lock button do?
win lock is a toggleable key found in some keyboards. when win lock has been toggled on windows key does not pop up a start menu (or start screen in windows 8)
How do you know which operating system you're running?
# Is there a 'Start' button in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen? # Yes - go to 2. * No - go to 6. # Click 'Start'. Is there text down the side of the Start Menu? # If 'Windows server 2003' is written down the side of your Start Menu, your operating system is Windows server 2003. * If 'Windows XP Professional' is written down the side of your Start Menu, your operating system is Windows XP Professional. * If 'Windows XP Home' is written down the side of your Start Menu, your operating system is Windows XP Home. * If 'Windows 2000 Professional' is written down the side of your Start Menu, your operating system is Windows 2000 Professional. * If 'Windows NT Workstation' is written down the side of your Start Menu, your operating system is Windows NT Workstation. * If 'Windows Me' is written down the side of your Start Menu, your operating system is Windows Me. * If 'Windows 98' is written down the side of your Start Menu, your operating system is Windows 98. * If 'Windows 95' is written down the side of your Start Menu, your operating system is Windows 95. * If anything else is listed, that is probably your operating system. * If no operating system information is listed, go to 3. # Is 'Help' or 'Help and Support' listed? # If 'Help and Support' is listed, go to 4. * If 'Help' is listed, or neither is listed, go to 5. # Look at the top right hand corner of the 'Help and Support Center' dialog. Is Windows XP Professional or Home mentioned? # If Windows XP Professional is mentioned, your operating system is Windows XP Professional. * If Windows XP Home is mentioned, your operating system is Windows XP Home. # Close the Start menu. On the Windows desktop, right-click 'My Computer'. Select 'Properties'. #* At the top, under 'System', is a version of Windows mentioned? If so, that is your version of Windows. # Is there an apple logo in the top left-hand corner of the screen? # Yes - go to 7. * No - go to 8. # Is there a tool bar in the middle of the bottom of the screen whose icons expand when you move the cursor over them? # Yes - your operating system is Mac OS X. * No - your operating system is an earlier version of the Macintosh, e.g. OS 8 or OS 9. # Your computer is running some other operating system, or is using a non-default configuration. Check your computer manual, or ask a computer engineer.
How do you tell the configuration of a PC?
Click on the start button (XP, Vista, or Windows 7) or go to the start menu (windows 8) and type in system information On Windows 8 you will also need to click on the Settings category, in the list at right just under the Search box. You should see a choice for System. Click on it to view a summary of your system.
What the feature of windows explorer 8?
well its vry much similar to vista! though there r few diffrences also lyk in window 8 there z variation in start menu,navigation nd it has metro..
