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Start Button 8 Screenshot
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Start Button for Windows 8 contains a Start Button and a convenient menu. The program can be installed on any Windows version. Start Button 8 does not change system files and can be disabled without rebooting the system. Full touchscreen support.

This is a set of two programs: Start Button for Windows 8 and the convenient Start Menu. How to add a Start Button to Windows 8? There are different answers to this question. But only Start Button 8 offers a convenient solution that is safe for your Windows. You will get a Start Button that can be customized. You can add and create your own skins for...

Category: Utilities / Shell Extensions
Publisher: OrdinarySoft, License: Freeware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 4.3 MB
Platform: Windows



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DeskLauncher Screenshot
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DeskLauncher is a Start Menu alternative. It lets you launch applications, documents, URLs immediately and easier using toolbar, tray menu, floating window, hotkeys or aliases.

DeskLauncher is a Start Menu alternative. It lets you launch applications, documents, URLs immediately and easier using toolbar, tray Menu, floating window, hotkeys or aliases. After installation DeskLauncher creates sample Menu for you. Applications are added either through a dialog or by dragging from Windows onto the launch pad. The software has Load at startup...

Category: Utilities
Publisher: R-bytes software, License: Freeware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 1.0 MB
Platform: Windows

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Tray Gear freeware program is designed to help ease the process by featuring a pop-up menu (see screenshot below) with the most common features available via a menu.

Tray Gear Freeware program is designed to help ease the process by featuring a pop-up Menu (see screenshot below) with the most common features available via a Menu.Press the hot key combination Ctrl Shift Z and the Menu pops up at the very tip of your mouse pointer

Category: Utilities / Shell Extensions
Publisher: PragmaDigm, Inc., License: Freeware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 1.5 MB
Platform: Windows

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Freeware registry cleaning tool which combines with system data and private data cleaning tool, useful tweaks,startup manager, uninstall tool and start Menu scanner. And back up and restore features are also included.

Mr Fix is free-ware registry cleaning tool. It has NO Spyware or Adware. Mr.Fix will help your PC faster and more security than before. It is simple. It is reliable. It is fast. My Scanner will scan your registry and fix all problems to get better performance. My backup will store all backup data and you can restore simply. My Tools has some useful tools as Uninstall tool, Start up...

Category: Utilities / Misc. Utilities
Publisher: Mr Fix Team, License: Freeware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 1.1 MB
Platform: Windows

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Customize Start Menu will help you arrange Desktop environment, Start Menu and Quick Launch in blink of an eye!

Customize Your Desktop, Start Menu and Quick Launch in blink of an eye! Customize Start Menu is a tool for arranging Menu items into groups, manage desktop icons and Quick Launch. The software has its own database of application titles and can automatically sort out hundreds of applications into target groups. The software also allows copying application...

Category: Desktop Enhancements / Shell & Desktop Managers
Publisher: Smart PC Solutions, LLC, License: Shareware, Price: USD $29.95, File Size: 1.6 MB
Platform: Unknown

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QuickStart Screenshot
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QuickStart is useful for those people, who find it very time consuming to go through the Start Menu every time. With this application, you simply type in a keyword of the application or document you want to start.

QuickStart allows you to quickly find items in your Start Menu, Favorites, Recent Files, Desktop and History, that match a typed keyword. In addition, you can specify a custom directory, as well as file extensions to look for. Just type in the keyword and press enter to be presented with a list of items that match your entry - you can then select and launch the program, link or...

Category: Utilities
Publisher: DigiArch.org, License: Freeware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 339.5 KB
Platform: Windows

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ViStart is a free application that allows you to transform your start menu into a Windows Vista-like menu.

ViStart is a free application that allows you to transform your Start Menu into a Windows Vista-like Menu. In case you didn't know, the Windows Vista Start Menu allows you to type the name or part of the name of the program or file you are looking for in the search field, and it opens it instantaneously. This enables you to save a lot of time searching...

Category: Utilities / Misc. Utilities
Publisher: Lee Mathew Chantrey & Windows X, License: Shareware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 598.1 KB
Platform: Windows

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Start++ is an enhancement for the Start Menu in Windows Vista.

Start++ is an enhancement for the Start Menu in Windows Vista. It also extends the Run box and the command-line with customizable commands. For example, typing "w Windows Vista" will take you to the Windows Vista page on Wikipedia!

Category: Desktop Enhancements / Shell & Desktop Managers
Publisher: brandontools.com, License: Freeware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 1.2 MB
Platform: Mac, Windows

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OrphansRemover scans your computer and finds broken shortcuts (*.lnk files) on your Desktop, in your Start Menu, Recent Documents, Program Files folder and other (custom) locations.

Orphans Remover searches and deletes shortcuts (*.lnk files) with an invalid target in the given folders and subfolders, like your Start Menu, Recent documents, etc. These so called orphans are typically the result of uninstalled programs, deleted or moved documents. Orphans Remover is Freeware with no ads, no nag screens and no limitations. Features: Search and...

Category: Utilities
Publisher: DigiArch.org, License: Freeware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 737.2 KB
Platform: Windows

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Hotkey Jumpstart Screenshot
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Hotkey Jumpstart lets you start any program, document, or music file on your computer by typing one hotkey and then a few characters of its name. This attractive program slides onto your desktop and supports skins and partial transparency.

Hotkey Jumpstart lets you Start any program, document, or music file on your computer by typing one hotkey and then a few characters of its name. It's ideal for people who would rather keep both hands on the keyboard than waste precious seconds reaching for the mouse and hunting through the Start Menu. Its different from other hotkey managers because you only have to...

Category: Utilities
Publisher: Hanov Solutions, License: Shareware, Price: USD $9.99, File Size: 581.1 KB
Platform: Windows

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Engage is a Start Menu organizer (and replacement) that gives you fast and easy access to all of your most used items. Stop wasting time hunting through your Start Menu.

Engage is a Start Menu organizer (and replacement) that gives you fast and easy access to all of your most used items. Stop wasting time hunting through your Start Menu. Your programs, documents, favorites, bookmarks, web sites, shutdown, and search engines are all just a few keystrokes away. Also, Engage will organize your programs for you automatically. But don't...

Category: Utilities
Publisher: LyricCode Software, License: Shareware, Price: USD $19.95, File Size: 2.9 MB
Platform: Windows

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Start Menu 7 Screenshot
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Hello Denys! To produce more such excellent softs like this to eliminate Microsoft mistakes! Thank You!!! I found the native (MS) Vista start menu clumbsy and distracting. It didn't get any better when it was "enhanced" for Windows 7. (User:Kirk P.)

Best prog out there for a Start Menu, it shows you everything on your pc, instead of having to hunt for this or that [like MS] and that saves time and effort. The user interface has the simplicity of form and function which is primary [for all level users] as well as other added amenities [looks, as well as options]. This makes the product one of a kind. By maintaining this...

Category: Desktop Enhancements / Shell & Desktop Managers
Publisher: OrdinarySoft, License: Freeware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 6.7 MB
Platform: Windows

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Every time you open a program from the start menu, the date and number of times you used it is stored in an encrypted database.

Every time you open a program from the Start Menu, the date and number of times you used it is stored in an encrypted database. The Start Menu Click History Viewer reads the Explorer UserAssist Data from the registry and allows you to see exactly that inf

Category: Utilities / Launchers
Publisher: pointstone.com, License: Freeware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 276.0 KB
Platform: Windows, Mac, 2K, 2K3

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Keylink allows you to launch programs without searching the start menu or directories.

Keylink allows you to launch programs without searching the Start Menu or directories. It works similar to the search in the Windows Vista Start Menu.

Category: Utilities / Launchers
Publisher: strgwin.de, License: Freeware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 773.0 KB
Platform: Windows, Mac, 2K

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DE Launcher Screenshot
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DE Launcher is a desktop utility that provides an alternative method of launching your favorite applications, documents and URLs and starting common Windows tasks. It's easier to use than Windows Start menu.

DE Launcher is a desktop utility that provides an alternative method of launching your favorite applications, documents and URLs and starting common Windows tasks. It's easier to use than Windows Start Menu, and neater than having large numbers of desktop shortcuts. Now you can launch your favorite tasks/programs using DE Launcher's toolbar, a system tray Menu, a floating...

Category: Utilities
Publisher: DEngine software, License: Freeware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 887.9 KB
Platform: Windows

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Menu Look Demo is a Java application which shows you an example of a menu look using Swing components.

Menu Look Demo is a Java application which shows you an example of a Menu look using Swing components. To run the example you need to launch the *.jnlp file using Java Web Start. This application shows you all Menu items available: text-only Menu item, text and icon, radio button Menu item, check box Menu item and item in the submenu.

Category: Software Development / Components & Libraries
Publisher: Oracle and/or its affiliates, License: Freeware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 2.3 KB
Platform: Windows

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The Start menu in Windows is a pretty good program launcher but it easily gets cluttered, making it difficult to navigate.

The Start Menu in Windows is a pretty good program launcher but it easily gets cluttered, making it difficult to navigate. On more than one occasion I've found myself going from Menu to Menu looking for a specific program without success. StartEase is an application launcher that solves this navigation problem by putting just your programs into an A-to-Z...

Category: Utilities / Launchers
Publisher: Dmitry Sokolov, License: Shareware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 0
Platform: Windows

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NirExt utility adds 3 useful context menu extensions to your Windows Explorer environment: * Folder Properties: This option is available in the context menu when you right-click on a folder in your file system.

NirExt utility adds 3 useful context Menu extensions to your Windows Explorer environment: * Folder Properties: This option is available in the context Menu when you right-click on a folder in your file system. It allows you change the icon of any folder you want, and change the text that appears when the mouse cursor moves over the folder. * Advanced Run: This option is available...

Category: Desktop Enhancements
Publisher: NirSoft, License: Freeware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 39.0 KB
Platform: Windows

Smorg: Start Menu Organizer Screenshot
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Smorg helps you quickly organize your Start Menu using drag & drop, with full undo support. It detects duplicate, new and broken items & offers quick fixes where possible. A dual-folder view shows all folders & favorite folders in the Start Menu.

Smorg helps you quickly organize folders and items in your Start Menu using drag & drop, with full undo support. Smorg is separate from the Operating System, so it does not run all the time and consume valuable system resources nor interfere with the standard behavior of your system. Instead, Start Smorg only when you want to organize the Start Menu.- A dual...

Category: Utilities / Shell Extensions
Publisher: Blue Leaf Software, License: Shareware, Price: USD $29.95, File Size: 2.5 MB
Platform: Windows

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Fast Launcher - replacement for Quick Launch and Start Menu! It has several features which make this program far more powerful, useful and convenient than Quick Launch. Fast Launcher is easy to use - you need just two clicks to launch the program.

Fast Launcher - replacement for Quick Launch and Start Menu! This application has several features which make this program far more powerful, useful and convenient than Quick Launch. Fast Launcher is easy to use - you need just two clicks to launch the program. Now you can divide different programs into groups, minimize the programs to tray or just hide them, use hot-keys for...

Category: Utilities
Publisher: DVAsoft, License: Freeware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 1.0 MB
Platform: Windows

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Windows 7 Start Orb Changer is a freeware that allows you to change your start orb/button with just one click in Windows 7.

Windows 7 Start Orb Changer is a Freeware that allows you to change your Start orb/button with just one click in Windows 7. Works with all DPIs (If the orb is too big or too small it will automatically resize it). Works with both PNG and BMP file formats.

Category: Utilities / Misc. Utilities
Publisher: Kishan Bagaria, License: Freeware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 668.0 KB
Platform: Windows

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Start My Day is a first of its kind freeware for Windows users.

Start My Day is a first of its kind Freeware for Windows users. Simply put, Start My Day is for those users who hate going through the same process each day, loading this and that.

Category: Utilities / Launchers
Publisher: thewindowsclub.com, License: Freeware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 194.8 KB
Platform: Mac, Windows

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In many homes, more than one person uses a single computer.

In many homes, more than one person uses a single computer. Windows XP is the first Microsoft operating system designed for home use that will allow each user to have his or her own individual profile and settings. One big advantage of individual profiles is that is now possible to provide a customized Start Menu for each user. You may want to disable "System Tools" from...

Category: Utilities / System Utilities
Publisher: Software Informatics Group, License: Shareware, Price: USD $15.00, File Size: 593.9 KB
Platform: Windows

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BTGetit is a P2P file-sharing freeware based on Bittorrent.

BTGetit is a P2P file-sharing Freeware based on Bittorrent. BTGetit is a powerful, fast and easy-to-use bittorrent client. It supports multiple downloads, download queue, speed limits. Five options are offered to Start task: Start immediately; Start manua

Category: Internet / File Sharing
Publisher: en.btgetit.com, License: Freeware, Price: USD $0.00, File Size: 2.9 MB
Platform: Windows

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Remove multiple items from the Start > Programs menu in Windows.

Remove multiple items from the Start > Programs Menu in Windows. Select shortcuts and folders to send to the Recycle Bin.

Category: Utilities / File & Disk Management
Publisher: Sobolsoft, License: Shareware, Price: USD $19.99, File Size: 336.0 KB
Platform: Windows

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