Start Menu hacks still working in Windows 8 Release Preview

Posted on Friday, June 01 2012 @ 18:29 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Yesterday it was reported that Microsoft had prevented the use of applications that restore the Start Menu in Windows 8, but a new report by Neowin illustrates that these third-party applications still work in the Release Preview of Windows 8.

Despite a previous report that Microsoft was working hard to prevent applications that restore Start Menu functionality to Windows 8 by ripping out legacy code, apparently three of the top choices for such a task still work in the Release Preview. Forum member Jose_49 brings it to our attention that ViStart, Start8 and Classic Shell all still work in build 6.2.8400, and even provides the screenshots to prove it.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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