If you’re using Windows 8 or 8.1 operating system, you might have noticed that the Start menu is not available. Instead, you have to deal with tiles. But what if you prefer the classic Start menu? Can you still get it on Windows 8? Yes, you can. In this post, we’ll show you how to get back to desktop on Windows 8 and make your experience similar to that of Windows 7 or XP.
Firstly, go to your browser and type in “www.classicshell.net” in the URL. Download the Classic Shell executable from the website. Once it is downloaded, run the executable and click “Next” to agree with the license and agreement. Click “Install” and then “Finish” when the installation is completed.
If you have Windows 8, you will immediately see a Start button after the installation. Click the Start button, and you will be able to see the Start menu. If you have Windows 8.1, click the Start button to access the tiles, and you will see the Classic Shell button on the taskbar. Click the Classic Shell button, and you will be able to view the Start menu.
If you’re installing Classic Shell for the first time and not happy with the classic menu, don’t worry. Classic Shell has other menu options. Click “Programs” in the Classic Shell menu and then select “Classic Menu Settings.” Here, you will see different menus that you can select. You can choose the classic style menu, classic with two-column menu, Windows 7 style menu, or even customize your own style button.
You can play with some other settings, such as skin, to customize your Start menu according to your preference. But, the basic thing is that you can get your Start menu back as you were used to on Windows 7 or earlier versions of Windows.
In conclusion, getting back to desktop on Windows 8 is not a difficult task. You can easily get your classic Start menu back by downloading Classic Shell from their website. Once you install it, you can customize your Start menu according to your preferences. It’s a great option for users who are not used to the Windows 8 interface.