Solved Where Is Windows Start On 8?

Koukol

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What I really miss on my Vista is the Start Icon on the bottom left where I can find all my programs and search for anything on my PC.
Where or what is the alternative on W8?
I was trying to shut of my HP Webcam but couldn't figure out where the setting is.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy dv7
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    360
Very simple answer download Classic Shell and set up your desktop just and you did in Vista start button and all. You'll find a setting to not load the metro page at all, you find a setting to turn off all 4 corners. You'll have Vista on Steroids
Oh did I mention its free

after you get it set up you will have to change the default programs to open your programs rather than the Metro Apps email, Acrobat, you'll find which ones you need to change as you go along

If you use gadgets you'll need to download 8Gadgetpack
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro MC
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G75VW / Z97 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
    Motherboard
    Z97 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Hyundai HTM315156CFR8C-PB PC3-12800
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    nVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M (GF114M)
    Sound Card
    VIA 6.0.10.1600
    Screen Resolution
    1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256, Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
    Internet Speed
    30 down 3 up
    Browser
    Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    NIS and Malwarebytes
Very simple answer download Classic Shell and set up your desktop just and you did in Vista start button and all. You'll find a setting to not load the metro page at all, you find a setting to turn off all 4 corners. You'll have Vista on Steroids
Oh did I mention its free

after you get it set up you will have to change the default programs to open your programs rather than the Metro Apps email, Acrobat, you'll find which ones you need to change as you go along

If you use gadgets you'll need to download 8Gadgetpack

Cheers!

Before I download it I wonder if anyone can answer if Windows 10 will bring that option back?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy dv7
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    360
Sort of. Windows 10 has a hybrid Start menu and Start Screen, it looks something like this in build 10061 which is the latest available for W10 testers. Next build is supposed to have Live Tiles like Windows 8/8.1 Start Screen has.

W10StartMenu.jpg
 
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  • 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
Sort of. Windows 10 has a hybrid Start menu and Start Screen, it looks something like this in build 10061 which is the latest available for W10 testers. Next build is supposed to have Live Tiles like Windows 8/8.1 Start Screen has.

View attachment 60951

So like Vista I can type in anything and if it's on my PC... it will be listed?

Earlier I was trying to locate my HP webcam setting to turn it off on this laptop running W8 but couldn't find it, (I still haven't)
I tried later with my other PC (running Vista) and it was simple with the Start Search.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy dv7
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    360
You can hit Win+S keys from the desktop to search in Win 8 or, if on the Start Screen, just start typing.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W10 Pro (desktop), W10 (laptop), W10 Pro (tablet)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built i7-8700K, Hp Envy x360 EVO Laptop, MS Surface Pro 7
    CPU
    3.7Ghz Core i7-8700K, 11th Gen Core i7-1165G7 4.7Ghz, 10th Gen Core™ i5-1035G4 1.1Ghz
    Motherboard
    ASUS TUF Z370-Pro Gaming, HP, MS
    Memory
    16G, 8G, 8G
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon RX580, Intel Iris X Graphics, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4
    Sound Card
    ATI High Definition Audio (Built-in to mobo)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual Samsung U32J59 32 inch monitors, 13.3" display, 12.3" display
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160 (Desktop), 1920x1080 (laptop), 2736x1824 Pro 7
    Hard Drives
    500GB ssd boot drive with 2 & 10TB Data (Desktop), 512GB ssd (laptop), 128GB SSD (tablet)
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    Corsair CX 750M
    Case
    Antec 100
    Cooling
    Coolermaster CM 212+
    Keyboard
    IBM Model M - used continuously since 1986
    Mouse
    Microsoft IntelliMouse
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    665Mbps/15Mbps down/up
    Browser
    FireFox, MS Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender on all
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    Retired in 2015 after working in the tech industry for 41 years. First 10 years as a Technician, the rest as a programmer/software engineer. After 1 year of retirement, I was bored so went back to work as a Robotic Process Automation Consultant. Retired for 3rd (and final) time in 2019.
Windows 8/8.1 is a lot more elegant than Vista. You can type your search anywhere on the start page and when you look for All Apps (all Programs), click on the little arrow on the bottom left on the start page.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Vista and Win7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    2xHP, 2xGateway, 1xDell, 1xSony
    Hard Drives
    5 SSDs and 12 HDs

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64 Bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    Intel Core2Duo
    Motherboard
    Asus P5GC-MX/1333
    Memory
    4 GB DDR2
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel 82945G
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w1907w
    Hard Drives
    120 GB Seagate SATA
    120 GB Seagate SATA
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Thanks everyone!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy dv7
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    360
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