StartW8 is a utility specifically designed for people that need to change the appearance of Windows 8 and make it more user-friendly. The latest edition of Windows features a completely new UI design that took away the classic Start Bar. However, there are users who want it back and even though an official solution is not available, third party ones like the current app are more than useful.

StartW8 can be installed within minutes and after the PC is restarted, the Start button users were so familiar with in previous Windows versions will appear in the lower left corner of the screen. Users can customize various options related to it by launching the installed app. One of the most important aspects is its icon. Users have the possibility to choose from a few standard ones or add a custom one.

The Start button of StartW8 can be activated with the Windows key and its search box is fully functional. The classic shortcuts to various folders are still in place and users can also pin their favorite apps in the left sidebar. Also, the shut down button along with the other related ones are present and functional, too, along with multi language support of the app.