Windows 8.1 Start menu

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Good evening.Could someone Please tell me how does one get more programs on the start menu similar to the windows 7.
See image,Its not the image from my laptop,I failed to get a screen shot of mt start screen.
Many Thanks.
Image here..
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    RAM 6GB (DDR3) *
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You are using Classic Shell. The settings to do what you want are in Classic Shell. Right click on the Start button and select Options or Settings, I don't remember which as I run Start8, not Classic Shell).
 

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Many thanks,I didn't think how complicated this question would have been.I did think that I would had more replies than yours as its a very famous question on here,But never mind I will just have to learn how to use it as it is.
Maybe one day I may find my way around this new windows 8.1 Acer laptop.
Many thanks. :think:
 

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    Windows 8.1
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    Intel Core i7-4500U Dual Core (1.8GHz, Intel Turbo Boost up to 3GHz) Processor
    Memory
    6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
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    RAM 6GB (DDR3) *
    Hard Drive 750GB
    Optical Drive DVD Rewriter (Records DVDs 8x & CDs 24x & Dual Layer Super Multi)
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I believe it is "Startisback" that you are using?
Similar to the above post. Right click the start button and select " Properties"

You will then get this panel: It is all in there.


Custom.PNG

Use the scroll bar and travel to the bottom. There you will see all the options for what you need on the right hand side.
 
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Thanks for that bit of info.The screenshot you have.I don't have this is the option I get on right click start .
Many Thanks.
Image..
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    Memory
    6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated (Intel HD Graphics)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" (1366 x 768 HD Resolution
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    750GB
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MSE
    Other Info
    Acer Aspire E series Intel Core i7-4500U Dual Core (1.8GHz, Intel Turbo Boost up to 3GHz) Processor
    Screen 15.6" (1366 x 768 HD Resolution)*
    Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit
    RAM 6GB (DDR3) *
    Hard Drive 750GB
    Optical Drive DVD Rewriter (Records DVDs 8x & CDs 24x & Dual Layer Super Multi)
    Graphics Integrated (Intel HD Graphics)
    Wireless LAN Wireless (802.11b/g/n Wireless)
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OK. Sorry. I could see "startisback" as the first item in your menu, so I assumed you were using that.

In Classic, select the tab "Customise Start menu." The items listed, can be shown, as you will see, as a link, or as a full menu.
 

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Okay here we go.
This is what I got as to your instructions,So where does that leave me to my first image to have more items on the right as windows 7 did have.
Sorry to be a pain in the rear,Glad to have your help.
image...
XxEKx6G.png
 

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    Windows 8.1
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    Laptop
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    Acer Aspire E series
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-4500U Dual Core (1.8GHz, Intel Turbo Boost up to 3GHz) Processor
    Memory
    6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated (Intel HD Graphics)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" (1366 x 768 HD Resolution
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    750GB
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MSE
    Other Info
    Acer Aspire E series Intel Core i7-4500U Dual Core (1.8GHz, Intel Turbo Boost up to 3GHz) Processor
    Screen 15.6" (1366 x 768 HD Resolution)*
    Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit
    RAM 6GB (DDR3) *
    Hard Drive 750GB
    Optical Drive DVD Rewriter (Records DVDs 8x & CDs 24x & Dual Layer Super Multi)
    Graphics Integrated (Intel HD Graphics)
    Wireless LAN Wireless (802.11b/g/n Wireless)
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That's weird. I have 8.1 running under Oracle VirtualBox and Classic Shell Customize Start Menu looks very different for me:

ClassicShell.jpg
 

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    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
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    HP h2207
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    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
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Hi,I get that image like yours if I select windows 7 style.:confused:
 

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    Intel Core i7-4500U Dual Core (1.8GHz, Intel Turbo Boost up to 3GHz) Processor
    Memory
    6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated (Intel HD Graphics)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" (1366 x 768 HD Resolution
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    750GB
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MSE
    Other Info
    Acer Aspire E series Intel Core i7-4500U Dual Core (1.8GHz, Intel Turbo Boost up to 3GHz) Processor
    Screen 15.6" (1366 x 768 HD Resolution)*
    Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit
    RAM 6GB (DDR3) *
    Hard Drive 750GB
    Optical Drive DVD Rewriter (Records DVDs 8x & CDs 24x & Dual Layer Super Multi)
    Graphics Integrated (Intel HD Graphics)
    Wireless LAN Wireless (802.11b/g/n Wireless)
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Ah, I forgot about that, thanks. Do you see what to do now? You can double click on any of the entries to have then:

Display as link
Display as Menu
Don't display
 

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    Lenovo
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    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
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    Realtek HD Audio
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    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
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Yes, right click on C: in Disk Management and select Extend volume. Set it to encompass all of the 98GB un-allocated part.
 

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    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
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    Lenovo
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    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
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    Realtek HD Audio
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    HP h2207
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    Hard Drives
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Yep got it now,One one of your screenshots you have an option to have 10 or more showing in start menu,Cant seem to see that option.
But the main task has been solved,I knew it was there somewhere,You are the good one.
Many thanks,We might cross paths here again?
Thank You. :thumb:
 

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    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire E series
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-4500U Dual Core (1.8GHz, Intel Turbo Boost up to 3GHz) Processor
    Memory
    6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated (Intel HD Graphics)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" (1366 x 768 HD Resolution
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    750GB
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MSE
    Other Info
    Acer Aspire E series Intel Core i7-4500U Dual Core (1.8GHz, Intel Turbo Boost up to 3GHz) Processor
    Screen 15.6" (1366 x 768 HD Resolution)*
    Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit
    RAM 6GB (DDR3) *
    Hard Drive 750GB
    Optical Drive DVD Rewriter (Records DVDs 8x & CDs 24x & Dual Layer Super Multi)
    Graphics Integrated (Intel HD Graphics)
    Wireless LAN Wireless (802.11b/g/n Wireless)
    N
? thread?

"One one of your screenshots you have an option to have 10 or more showing in start menu,Cant seem to see that option."

I think that was for me? That was in startisback. Very similar program.
 

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OP you may just do this:

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Have all your programs pinned up in "start" and never bother installing third party shells and then tweaking it to glory!
 

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    Windows 8.1 Pro X64
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    Intel COre i5 4440
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    Gigabyte H97M-DS3P
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    Corsair Vengeance 4GB DDR3
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    Asus Xonar DX - Fiio E10 - Audio Technica M50
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    1 TB WD Green
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    Corsair Carbide 400R
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    Stock mostly.. Hyper 212 Evo in the pipeline..
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    Huh?
    Browser
    Waterfox (with sync one)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender + My head.
    Other Info
    huhauahuahauha
Rockfella
Can you put me in the correct direction to do that method,Looks interesting.
Thanks.:)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire E series
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-4500U Dual Core (1.8GHz, Intel Turbo Boost up to 3GHz) Processor
    Memory
    6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated (Intel HD Graphics)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" (1366 x 768 HD Resolution
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    750GB
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MSE
    Other Info
    Acer Aspire E series Intel Core i7-4500U Dual Core (1.8GHz, Intel Turbo Boost up to 3GHz) Processor
    Screen 15.6" (1366 x 768 HD Resolution)*
    Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit
    RAM 6GB (DDR3) *
    Hard Drive 750GB
    Optical Drive DVD Rewriter (Records DVDs 8x & CDs 24x & Dual Layer Super Multi)
    Graphics Integrated (Intel HD Graphics)
    Wireless LAN Wireless (802.11b/g/n Wireless)
    N
Rockfella
Can you put me in the correct direction to do that method,Looks interesting.
Thanks.:)

Right click on any program and pin to start. Once pinned arrange /drag and drop as per your liking and rename groups.

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self Assembled
    CPU
    Intel COre i5 4440
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte H97M-DS3P
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance 4GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire Redeon R7 240
    Sound Card
    Asus Xonar DX - Fiio E10 - Audio Technica M50
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Panasoniuc L42ET60D & Dell 2240L (Dual display)
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 128 GB
    1 TB WD Green
    3 TB WD Green
    PSU
    Corsair VS350
    Case
    Corsair Carbide 400R
    Cooling
    Stock mostly.. Hyper 212 Evo in the pipeline..
    Keyboard
    Logitech Basic wireless.
    Mouse
    Logitech MX518
    Internet Speed
    Huh?
    Browser
    Waterfox (with sync one)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender + My head.
    Other Info
    huhauahuahauha
To amplify. In the Metro menu,
1. you can right click any item and UNpin from start if you never use it.
2. In win 8.1 Click the small arrow in the Metro to see the All Apps menu. Here, you can righ click any program and pin to start.
Back in the start menu, you can arrange the icons into groups and then right click on the screen and "name groups"

If Brink spots this thread, he may be able to direct you to one of his tutorials on the subject. I am having a problem with the indexing there, at the present time.

This is my start menu. It may look a little awesome to you, but I find it more convenient than slogging through, for example, your menu as in your first post.
This is one of mine, as an illustration.

Start_Menu.png
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Use several different computers during a day, so specs are irrelevant.
Yep...

29xf9s6.jpg
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self Assembled
    CPU
    Intel COre i5 4440
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte H97M-DS3P
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance 4GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire Redeon R7 240
    Sound Card
    Asus Xonar DX - Fiio E10 - Audio Technica M50
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Panasoniuc L42ET60D & Dell 2240L (Dual display)
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 128 GB
    1 TB WD Green
    3 TB WD Green
    PSU
    Corsair VS350
    Case
    Corsair Carbide 400R
    Cooling
    Stock mostly.. Hyper 212 Evo in the pipeline..
    Keyboard
    Logitech Basic wireless.
    Mouse
    Logitech MX518
    Internet Speed
    Huh?
    Browser
    Waterfox (with sync one)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender + My head.
    Other Info
    huhauahuahauha
Many thanks guy's.
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you all,Its school holidays here and my granddaughter has been here for two days,Got all the info you all provided all looks well.
May I ask one question how do I make the desktop screen with the tiles to open as default?.
Many thanks.:D
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire E series
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-4500U Dual Core (1.8GHz, Intel Turbo Boost up to 3GHz) Processor
    Memory
    6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated (Intel HD Graphics)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" (1366 x 768 HD Resolution
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    750GB
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MSE
    Other Info
    Acer Aspire E series Intel Core i7-4500U Dual Core (1.8GHz, Intel Turbo Boost up to 3GHz) Processor
    Screen 15.6" (1366 x 768 HD Resolution)*
    Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit
    RAM 6GB (DDR3) *
    Hard Drive 750GB
    Optical Drive DVD Rewriter (Records DVDs 8x & CDs 24x & Dual Layer Super Multi)
    Graphics Integrated (Intel HD Graphics)
    Wireless LAN Wireless (802.11b/g/n Wireless)
    N

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
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