If you’re looking for a way to get back the Windows 8 Start menu & Start button, disable Windows 8 active corners, or disable laptop trackpad gestures in Windows 8, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve provided a walk-through below, but if you’d prefer the peace of mind of having someone else do it, we are glad to do it for you in our Lexington repair store.

Replace the Windows 8 Start Menu

If you’re missing the classic Start menu and Start button in Windows 8, you are not alone. It was a drastic change to an old favorite that a lot of people found useful.

Luckily, there is a free easy way to get it back – actually multiple ways. For simplicity’s sake, I’ll walk you through just one of the better options. If you want to check out some more, see this article for a good comparison of a few of the top Start menu replacement options.

Classic Start Menu

Classic Shell’s most noteworthy component is the free Classic Start Menu, and it’s exactly what many Windows 8 users have been missing. Read more